UFC Fighter Daniel Rodriguez Freed After Eight Months in Mexican Custody
UFC welterweight contender Daniel Rodriguez has revealed his recent release from an eight-month imprisonment in a Mexican jail. The exact reasons for his incarceration remain undisclosed at this time.
Rodriguez shared his experience, stating, "8 months in a cage in Tijuana Mexico never killed my spirit. I did everything possible to stay on point and ready for my return to the @ufc octagon, expect a hungrier more focused version of myself. They tried to take it all away now it’s time for me to comeback and show you all the monster prison created, thank you to legal and managment team, family and real friends to help me be a free man today."
His management team has informed MMA Junkie that a comprehensive statement regarding the situation will be issued next week.
"D-Rod" last competed in July 2025 at UFC 318, securing a unanimous decision victory against Kevin Holland. His professional mixed martial arts record now stands at 20 wins and 5 losses.
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