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UFC vet Bubba McDaniel explains why he voluntarily went to jail for financial reasons

The life of an MMA fighter isn't all that sexy, especially if your UFC career is over and you're toiling on the regional circuit.

Bubba McDaniel, the Ultimate Fighter 17 alum, has struggled so much financially lately that he volunteered to go to jail last week because he couldn't afford to pay a ticket he received for riding in a car without a seatbelt.

The Wichita Falls, Texas native spent 24 hours in the slammer and said that was more practical than going to work that day. McDaniel was able to get a credit to pay off the $159 ticket and also received three meals.