Daniel Rodriguez released after 8 months in Mexican jail
At this time it is unknown why UFC figher Daniel Rodriguez was incarcerated, but the welterweight contender has announced he was recently freed after eight months in a Mexican jail.
“8 months in a cage in Tijuana Mexico never killed my spirit,” Rodriguez wrote. “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.”
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According to a report from MMA Junkie, Rodriguez’s management team told their outlet that a detailed statement is to be released next week.
“D-Rod” was last in action at UFC 318 in July 2025, where he won a unanimous decision over Kevin Holland. He is now 20-5 as a professional mixed martial artist.
