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Nicky Rod Isn’t Slowing Down

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Nicky Rodriguez May Have Cemented His Name And Bank Account With The Elites Of Combat Sports, But He Isn’t Satisfied Heading Into The Fight Pass Invitational 8.

By Walker Van Wey • Oct. 8, 2024

It takes a special kind of competitor to return to the mat just a handful of weeks after winning a $1 Million tournament. Leave it to FPI 8 main event red corner, Nicky “Nicky Rod” Rodriguez.

“One million bucks, 100 million bucks, I’ll always stay the exact same person,” Rodriguez said. “I’m hungry, I love competing and with competing comes the money to elevate my lifestyle and put my family in a better position.