Yair Rodriguez is one of the leading contenders in the featherweight division of the UFC. He made his professional debut as a mixed martial artist in 2011 and fought in multiple fight promotions. Rodriguez joined the UFC in 2014 and became the UFC interim featherweight titleholder in 2023. He had a chance to unify the title at UFC 290 against Alexander Volkanovski but lost by a third-round TKO.
Rodriguez's upcoming rival, Patricio Pitbull has been active on the professional MMA circuit since 2004. He has fought in various fight promotions and is a multi-time former Bellator MMA featherweight champion. He is scheduled to make his promotional debut in the UFC against Rodriguez at UFC 314 on April 12, 2025, in a featherweight showdown.
Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pitbull Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Yair Rodriguez | Patricio Pitbull |
| MMA Record | 19-5-1 | 36-7 |
| UFC Ranking (Featherweight) | 5 | - |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Nationality | Mexican | Brazilian |
| Age | 32 | 37 |
| Height | 5 ft 11 inches | 5 ft 6 inches |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg) | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Reach | 71 inches | 65.5 inches |
| Striking Accuracy | 46% | 42% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 27% | 18% |
| Takedown Defense | 58% | 94% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 0 | 1 |
| Professional MMA Debut | 2011 | 2004 |
Yair Rodriguez Record
Yair Rodriguez has a professional MMA record of 19 wins, five losses, and one no-contest as of April 6, 2025. He has eight knockouts, six submissions, and five decision victories. Rodriguez has also suffered three knockouts, one submission, and one decision loss.
| 25 matches | 19 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 3 |
| By submission | 5 | 1 |
| By decision | 6 | 1 |
| No contests | 1 | |
Patricio Pitbull Record
Patricio Pitbull has a professional MMA record of 36 wins and seven losses as of April 6, 2025. He has won 12 fights by knockout, 12 by submission, and 12 by decision. On the other hand, Pitbull has suffered two losses by knockout, one by submission, and four by decision.
| 43 matches | 36 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 12 | 2 |
| By submission | 12 | 1 |
| By decision | 12 | 4 |
FAQs on Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pitbull Head-to-Head Record
A. He has a professional MMA record of 19 wins, five losses, and one no-contest as of April 6, 2025.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 36 wins and seven losses as of April 6, 2025.
A. He has a reach of 71 inches.
A. He has a reach of 65.5 inches.
Q. No, he lost his most recent fight against Brian Ortega.
