What happened: Daniel Rodriguez has said a marijuana possession arrest at the Mexican border led to eight months in prison. His UFC Belgrade opponent said the episode “puts a stain on all of our names.”
MMA·ANALYSIS·July 30, 2026 01:20 PM ET
UFC Belgrade opponent says Rodriguez prison stint stains fighters
The Aug. 1 headliner is his first bout since July 2025.
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