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Yair Rodríguez

Yair Rodríguez

“El Pantera”
MMA record: 20-5, 1 NC (13)
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Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico

Yair Rodríguez losses

Over 14 years as a professional, Yair Rodríguez has compiled a 20-5 (13) record, including six title fights across three weight classes. He has five losses, two of them in title fights.

  1. 5. Yair Rodríguez loses to Brian Ortega in their 2nd fight via KO

    On February 24, 2024 Yair Rodríguez faced Brian Ortega in a featherweight bout. It was their second meeting. Rodríguez was 31 years old with a record of 19-4, and Ortega was 33 with a record of 15-3. Rodríguez was coming off a loss and Ortega was on a 2-fight losing streak. Ortega submitted Rodríguez via arm-triangle choke in the 3rd round.

  2. 4. 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.

  3. 3. 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.

  4. 2. 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.

  5. 1. Yair Rodríguez loses to Luis Roberto Herrera in their 2nd fight via KO

    On December 20, 2012 Yair Rodríguez defended his FMP featherweight title against Luis Roberto Herrera. It was their second meeting. Rodríguez was 20 years old with a record of 7-0, and Herrera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rodríguez was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Herrera stopped Rodríguez via KO in the 1st round. Lost the title.