Daniel Rodriguez says he has accepted a proposed welterweight clash with former champion Leon Edwards at UFC 329 on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Rodriguez, who was released last week after serving eight months in a prison in Tijuana, Mexico following an arrest for possession of marijuana last summer, revealed he has been offered a spot on the International Fight Week card and claims he has agreed to the matchup.
"I got an offer, an amazing offer, so you guys will probably see me in there with Leon Edwards at International Fight Week," Rodriguez said, before making his stance even clearer. "Thinking about it, I made the decision right now. I'm accepting the offer for Leon Edwards, International Fight Week."
Rodriguez owns a 20-5 professional record and is 10-4 in the UFC. The 39-year-old welterweight is coming off a win over Kevin Holland at UFC 318 last July.
Edwards, a former UFC welterweight champion, holds a 22-6 professional mark and is 14-5 in the UFC. He is currently on a three-fight losing streak, with recent defeats to Belal Muhammad, Sean Brady, and Carlos Prates.
The UFC has not been listed as confirming the bout, but Rodriguez maintains he has accepted the proposed fight for UFC 329 during International Fight Week.
