Ronaldo Rodriguez, the UFC’s exciting new Mexican sensation, is all set to light up his home crowd this weekend against Kevin Borjas at UFC Fight Night Mexico, headlined by Brandon Moreno and Steve Erceg. If you follow MMA, you might remember his impressive unanimous decision victory over Ode Osbourne at UFC 306. But what’s even more inspiring is the support system behind him. ‘The Lazy Boy’ has a wonderful family, including a beautiful wife, a kid, and a loving mother who has always been his rock throughout his MMA journey.

‘Lazy Boy’ has such a vibrant personality, and he really brings that energy into the ring. But what’s even more impressive is how he carries that same spirit with his family. There’s that famous saying, “Behind every successful man, there’s a woman”, and in Ronaldo Rodriguez’s case, that woman is his life partner, Nina Medina. She’s the safe haven when he’s not out there battling opponents in the cage. It’s clear that their bond is a big part of his success.

Meet Nina Medina, Ronaldo Rodriguez’s partner

Ronaldo Rodriguez seems a really happy man because of his family, especially with his love for his wife Neena Medina. She has not only provided moral support, but has also decided to actively participate in her partner’s career by handling his management.

During a candid interview with a TV host, Aurélie Garzonio, Nina opened up about her past with Ronaldo Rodriguez. Nina shared that she and Ronaldo first met during their school days. She was just 16, and he was a year older when they fell in love. However, Ronaldo’s commitment to MMA training and his then-girlfriend moving to Mexico City to pursue her studies created distance between them. Soon, however, they again started dating and Nina mentioned that after Ronaldo returned from Thailand, he proposed to her.

Nina said, “I mean, Lacey came from Thailand and said… Do you want to marry me? And I, like, obviously, said yes. Obviously. Never, I mean, the funniest thing. The love of your life, well. We didn’t set a date. I mean, it was like that, we got married, like, someday. Then, after Nina was born, we had forgotten that we had asked each other to marry us. Then, suddenly, she comes and wakes up one day and says, love, let’s get married. I say, when? How do I get one like that? For the love of God. I say, when? He says, tomorrow.” [Translated from Spanish via Google Translate]

Nina further shared that their wedding day was anything but ordinary. It turns out that their early planning led to a few unexpected hurdles. One of the biggest challenges was finding a witness for the ceremony. They ended up asking their cameraman to step in as a witness. Thankfully, everything worked out in the end, and they were able to tie the knot!

Do Nina Medina and Ronaldo Rodriguez have kids together?

Ronaldo Rodriguez and his wife Nina Medina are joyfully celebrating their vibrant married life together. Their social media showcases snapshots of their visit to the Ancient Aztec Museum. They also shared moments of laughter and good food while indulging in delicious Mexican hot pots.

Soon, the couple joyfully welcomed a baby into their lives. They didn’t share the name of their kid, but from an Instagram picture where that little kid was wearing a hat, which was also named ‘Nina’. It’s clear that this kid has brought an immense amount of joy and happiness to their world. There’s even a heartwarming video circulating of Ronaldo having fun with his child wearing MMA gloves.

Now, the 16-2 flyweight from Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico, will don his MMA gloves for what is the most important fight of his career to date at UFC on ESPN 64. Will the love and support of his family carry him through to victory against Kevin Borjas at UFC Mexico City? What do you think? Do let us know in the comments down below.