Yair Rodríguez, also known as "El Pantera," is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Featherweight division (145 lbs). Born on October 6, 1992, in Mexico, Rodríguez stands at 5 feet 11 inches, weighs 145 pounds, and has a reach of 71 inches. He is a skilled kickboxer with a black belt in Taekwondo.
Rodríguez gained recognition by winning The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America featherweight tournament in 2014, securing a spot in the UFC. His official debut at UFC 180 resulted in a victory over Leonardo Morales in The Ultimate Fighter finals. Over his career, he has secured wins against fighters like Charles Rosa and Dan Hooker. As of February 2024, Rodríguez holds the #3 ranking in the UFC featherweight division.
Fighting out of Huntington Beach, California, Rodríguez has trained at various renowned gyms, including Huntington Beach Ultimate Training Center, Jackson Wink MMA Academy (former), and Kings MMA, showcasing his adaptability. Known for his dynamic striking skills, he is set to rematch Brian Ortega in a highly anticipated bout at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 on February 24, 2024.
Yair Rodriguez Age
Yair Rodriguez is 31 years old as of February 2024. Rodriguez was born on October 6, 1992, in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico to Rigoberto Rodríguez Olivas and Norma Alicia Portillo.
Yair Rodriguez Facts
| Birth Place | Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Father’s Name | Rigoberto Rodríguez OlivasRigoberto Rodríguez Olivas |
| Mother’s Name | Norma Alicia Portillo |
| Star Sign | Libra |
| Net Worth (2024) | $1-2 million (approximately) |
| Last Fight Earnings | $270k |
| Age | 31 |
| MMA Debut | 2011 |
| MMA Record | 19-4-1 |
| Achievements | Interim UFC featherweight champion |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Yair Rodriguez MMA Record
Yair Rodriguez holds a professional MMA record of 19 wins to 4 losses and 1 no-contest (19-4-0(1NC)). Rodriguez's only losses in the UFC were against Max Holloway, Alexander Volkanovski, and Frankie Edgar. Among his wins, 8 were achieved by KO, 5 by submission, and 6 via decision.
| 24 matches | 19 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 3 |
| By submission | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 1 |
| No contests | 1 | |
Also Read: Who did Yair Rodriguez lose to?
*Last updated on February 22, 2024.
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