Daniel Rodriguez prepares for UFC main event after prison ordeal
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Daniel Rodriguez is set to headline UFC Fight Night in Serbia on Saturday, marking his first main event appearance. Following a nine-month stint in a Mexican prison for marijuana possession, Rodriguez returns to competition with a three-fight win streak. Facing Uros Medic, both fighters aim to enhance their standing in the welterweight division. Rodriguez expressed gratitude for his second chance, emphasizing that this fight represents a dream fulfilled after recent hardships.
- •Rodriguez was incarcerated for almost a year in Mexico.
- •He has won three straight fights leading into this matchup.
- •The fight takes place in Belgrade Arena, Serbia.
- •Rodriguez holds the highest average of significant strikes landed per minute in UFC history.
- •Both fighters are on three-fight win streaks.
- 6:35 PMCBS Sports — UFC Serbia: Daniel Rodriguez details journey from Mexican prison to first UFC main event
"Rodriguez did not believe this day would ever come after spending nearly a full year behind bars in Mexico
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