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Ken Hathaway

Daniel Rodriguez hopes for ranked opponent after Takashi Sato at UFC on ESPN 15

Ahead of UFC on ESPN 15, Daniel Rodriguez spoke with reporters Wednesday during media day.

Rodriguez (12-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) discussed his welterweight bout with Takashi Sato (16-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC), his start in MMA, his desire to fight ranked competition with a win, his diehard passion for the Los Angeles Lakers, and more.

You can watch the full interview in the video above.

UFC on ESPN 15 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card airs on ESPN following prelims on ESPN+

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