UFC's Daniel Rodriguez opens up after Mexican prison stay | News.az
Daniel Rodriguez intended to celebrate his latest UFC victory under far better circumstances, but what began as a short weekend trip instead turned in...
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- Daniel Rodriguez, UFC welterweight, was reportedly released after about eight months in a Mexican jail, with statements indicating he plans a comeback to the UFC. This was covered by outlets such as Yardbarker and TMZ Sports in early April 2026.[1][5]
- Additional outlets in mid-April 2026 reported on his prison experience and his intention to return to competition, noting the eight-month imprisonment largely tied to a border incident involving marijuana.[2][3]
- Some regional outlets and press coverage recapped the situation and framed it as a setback followed by a planned UFC return, though details about legal outcomes or charges remained sparse.[3][2]
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