Best fights of Yair Rodríguez
Over 14 years as a professional, Yair Rodríguez has compiled a 20-5 (13) record, including six title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Yair Rodríguez submits Josh Emmett
On February 12, 2023 Yair Rodríguez fought Josh Emmett for the vacant Interim UFC featherweight title. Rodríguez was 30 years old with a record of 18-3, and Emmett was 37 with a record of 18-2. Rodríguez was coming off a win and Emmett was on a 5-fight winning streak. Rodríguez submitted Josh Emmett via triangle choke in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
2. Yair Rodríguez loses to Max Holloway via unanimous decision
On November 13, 2021 Yair Rodríguez faced Max Holloway in a featherweight bout. Rodríguez was 29 years old with a record of 17-2, and Holloway was 29 with a record of 22-6. Both Rodríguez and Holloway were coming off a win. Rodríguez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Holloway.
3. Yair Rodríguez defeats Patrício Pitbull
On April 12, 2025 Yair Rodríguez faced Patrício Pitbull in a featherweight bout. Rodríguez was 32 years old with a record of 19-5, and Pitbull was 37 with a record of 36-7. Rodríguez was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Pitbull was coming off a win. Rodríguez won via unanimous decision.
4. Yair Rodríguez defeats Jeremy Stephens in their 2nd fight
On October 18, 2019 Yair Rodríguez faced Jeremy Stephens in a featherweight bout. It was their second meeting. Rodríguez was 27 years old with a record of 16-2, and Stephens was 33 with a record of 28-16. Rodríguez won via unanimous decision.
5. Yair Rodríguez loses to Frankie Edgar via KO
On May 13, 2017 Yair Rodríguez faced Frankie Edgar in a featherweight bout. Rodríguez was 24 years old with a record of 15-1, and Edgar was 35 with a record of 21-5-1. Rodríguez was on a 8-fight winning streak and Edgar was coming off a win. Edgar stopped Rodríguez via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Yair Rodríguez defeats Dan Hooker
On October 3, 2015 Yair Rodríguez faced Dan Hooker in a featherweight bout. Rodríguez was 22 years old with a record of 11-1, and Hooker was 25 with a record of 12-5. Rodríguez was on a 4-fight winning streak and Hooker was coming off a win. Rodríguez won via unanimous decision.
7. Yair Rodríguez KOs The Korean Zombie
On November 10, 2018 Yair Rodríguez faced The Korean Zombie in a featherweight bout. Rodríguez was 26 years old with a record of 15-2, and Zombie was 31 with a record of 14-4. Rodríguez was coming off a loss, while Zombie was coming off a win. Rodríguez stopped The Korean Zombie via KO in the 5th round.
8. Yair Rodríguez defeats Leonardo Morales
On November 15, 2014 Yair Rodríguez fought Leonardo Morales for the vacant The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America Tournament featherweight title. Rodríguez was 22 years old with a record of 9-1, and Morales was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rodríguez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Rodríguez won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Yair Rodríguez loses to Alexander Volkanovski via KO
On July 8, 2023 Yair Rodríguez fought Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight title. Rodríguez was 30 years old with a record of 19-3, and Volkanovski was 34 with a record of 25-2. Rodríguez was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Volkanovski was coming off a loss. Volkanovski stopped Rodríguez via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
10. Yair Rodríguez defeats Alex Caceres
On August 6, 2016 Yair Rodríguez faced Alex Caceres in a featherweight bout. Rodríguez was 23 years old with a record of 13-1, and Caceres was 28 with a record of 12-8. Rodríguez was on a 6-fight winning streak and Caceres was on a 2-fight winning streak. Rodríguez won via split decision.