UFC welterweight fighter Daniel Rodriguez has shared positive news with fans following his release from prison. The 39-year-old spent eight months incarcerated in Tijuana, Mexico, after being arrested for marijuana possession. He was released last week.
In a recent interview with TMZ Sports, Rodriguez detailed the circumstances of his arrest.
“I was celebrating my last win against Kevin Holland. I was heading to Rosarito, Mexico, to spend the weekend. I completely forgot I had weed with me. It was less than an ounce, and I was pulled over at the border. I expected to spend maybe a weekend in jail, but it ended up being eight months.”
Rodriguez explained that he was attempting to cross the border with less than an ounce of marijuana when Mexican officials stopped him. He was initially threatened with smuggling charges, a felony offense.
“It was the Mexican officials who stopped me. They actually charged me with smuggling. They were trying to throw the book at me. They really tried to hit me with a smuggling charge, which is a felony. Fortunately, I had a great legal team to assist me. I ended up serving 8 months. I wish it hadn’t been so long, but I’m here now.”
Daniel Rodriguez’s Next Fight
Rodriguez, who is currently on a three-fight winning streak, also revealed in the same interview that he is slated to face former champion Leon Edwards at UFC 329. He confirmed that the UFC has extended an offer, which he has happily accepted.
“I received an offer, an amazing offer, so you will likely see me in there with Leon Edwards during International Fight Week.”
Leon Edwards is currently on a three-fight losing streak, having suffered the first knockout loss of his career in his most recent bout against Carlos Prates.
