UFC welterweight Daniel Rodriguez has announced his release from a Mexican prison after spending eight months behind bars. 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 management team, family and real friends to help me be a free man today.”
His management team has indicated to MMA Junkie that a comprehensive statement will be issued next week.
Rodriguez’s last professional fight was at UFC 318 in July 2025, where he secured a unanimous decision victory against Kevin Holland. He currently holds a professional mixed martial arts record of 20 wins and 5 losses.
