Daniel Rodriguez won in UFC Las Vegas 31 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
With knockout about Santiago Ponzinibbio No. UFC Des Moines, Daniel Rodriguez made it clear that he still has what it takes to be among the big names in the division. The American, who suffered three consecutive defeats, won his second victory in a row and is once again aiming for a place in the welterweight rankings. However, there was a period when his thoughts were far from the octagon — more precisely, behind bars.
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In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Daniel Rodriguez revealed a crucial episode that changed his life. The fighter said he was arrested for drunk driving and spent about two weeks in jail, enough time to realize how much he was wasting his life and, consequently, his talent.
“The last time I was arrested was right before my fight on Contender Series. I got arrested for DUI or something. I spent about two weeks in jail. I think that was the moment I realized… time is precious. I’m on the clock… I just made the decision, like, ‘Hey, this is it, bro.’ This is the last time I’m going to jail and I’ll never go back.” Daniel Rodriguez.
At 38, Daniel Rodriguez He has 19 career wins, with nine knockouts and four submissions. In the UFC, the American had his arm raised on nine occasions and was ranked in the welterweight division (up to 77 kg).
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