Yair Rodríguez: Record, Next Fight, Net Worth, Age, and More
Yair Raziel Rodríguez Portillo is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist who fights in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He won The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America featherweight tournament in 2014, which led to his UFC debut. Currently, he’s ranked #4 in the UFC featherweight rankings as of February 27, 2024.
- Birthdate: October 6, 1992 (age 31 years)
- Birthplace: Parral, Mexico
- Weight: 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
- Fighting Style: Kickboxing
- Height: 1.8 m
- Nickname: El Pantera
- Parents: Rigoberto Rodríguez Olivas, Norma Alicia Portillo
- Division: Featherweight
Yair Rodríguez MMA Record and Results:
Yair Rodríguez has a mixed martial arts record of 25 fights, with 19 wins and 5 losses. Out of his 19 wins, 8 were by knockout, 5 by submission, and 6 by decision. His losses include 3 by knockout, 1 by submission, and 1 by decision. These stats reflect his performance in the octagon, showing his ability to secure victories through various methods while also facing setbacks along the way. Record: 16-5-0 (1 NC).
| Event | Opponent | Date | Result | Round | Record | Time | Method | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 | Brian Ortega | February 24, 2024 | Loss | 3 | 19–5 (1) | 0:58 | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Mexico City, Mexico |
| UFC 290 | Alexander Volkanovski | July 8, 2023 | Loss | 3 | 19–4 (1) | 4:19 | TKO (punches) | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| UFC 284 | Josh Emmett | February 12, 2023 | Win | 2 | 19–3 (1) | 4:19 | Submission (triangle choke) | Perth, Australia |
| UFC on ABC: Ortega vs. Rodríguez | Brian Ortega | July 16, 2022 | Win | 1 | 18–3 (1) | 4:11 | TKO (shoulder injury) | Elmont, New York, United States |
| UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodríguez | Max Holloway | November 13, 2021 | Loss | 5 | 17–3 (1) | 5:00 | Decision (unanimous) | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman | Jeremy Stephens | October 18, 2019 | Win | 3 | 17–2 (1) | 5:00 | Decision (unanimous) | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens | Jeremy Stephens | September 21, 2019 | NC | 1 | 16–2 (1) | 0:15 | NC (accidental eye poke) | Mexico City, Mexico |
| UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez | Jung Chan-sung | November 10, 2018 | Win | 5 | 16–2 | 4:59 | KO (elbow) | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| UFC 211 | Frankie Edgar | May 13, 2017 | Loss | 2 | 15–2 | 5:00 | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn | B.J. Penn | January 15, 2017 | Win | 2 | 15–1 | 0:24 | TKO (punches) | Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Caceres | Alex Caceres | August 6, 2016 | Win | 5 | 14–1 | 5:00 | Decision (split) | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| UFC 197 | Andre Fili | April 23, 2016 | Win | 2 | 13–1 | 2:15 | KO (head kick) | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| UFC 192 | Dan Hooker | October 3, 2015 | Win | 3 | 12–1 | 5:00 | Decision (unanimous) | Houston, Texas, United States |
| UFC 188 | Charles Rosa | June 13, 2015 | Win | 3 | 11–1 | 5:00 | Decision (split) | Mexico City, Mexico |
| UFC 180 | Leonardo Morales | November 15, 2014 | Win | 3 | 10–1 | 5:00 | Decision (unanimous) | Mexico City, Mexico |
| NP: High Altitude Face Off 6 | Angelo Duarte | April 4, 2014 | Win | 1 | 5–1 | 2:12, | Submission (armbar) | Alamosa, Colorado, United States |
| Mexican Fighter Promotions 14 | Édgar Juárez | February 16, 2013 | Win | 1 | 4–1 | 0:13 | KO (flying knee) | Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Mexican Fighter Promotions 13 | Roberto Herrera | December 20, 2012 | Loss | 1 | 3–1 | 1:21 | KO (punches) | Chihuahua, Mexico |
| The Supreme Cage 1 | Carlos Ricardo | March 10, 2012 | Win | 3 | 3–0 | 0:50 | Submission (triangle choke) | Monterrey, Mexico |
| Mexican Fighter Promotions 9 | Edgar Balderrama | December 22, 2011 | Win | 1 | 2–0 | 2:13 | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Mexican Fighter Promotions 8 | Jonatan Guzmán | October 10, 2011 | Win | 3 | 1–0 | 3:00 | Decision (unanimous) | Mexico City, Mexico |
Where is Yair Rodríguez from?
Yair Rodríguez hails from Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico.
What nationality is Yair Rodríguez?
Yair Rodríguez is Mexican.
Where does Yair Rodríguez train?
Yair Rodríguez trains at the Huntington Beach Ultimate Training Center.
What weight class is Yair Rodríguez?
Yair Rodríguez competes in the Featherweight division.
What rank is Yair Rodríguez?
As of February 27, 2024, Yair Rodríguez is ranked #4 in the UFC featherweight rankings.
What fighting style is Yair Rodríguez?
Yair Rodríguez is known for his Muay Thai kickboxing and Wushu striking, but also has a well-rounded MMA skillset.
What is Yair Rodríguez’s net worth?
Yair Rodríguez’s net worth is not publicly disclosed.
How tall is Yair Rodríguez?
Yair Rodríguez is 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters) tall.
How much does Yair Rodríguez weigh?
Yair Rodríguez weighs 145 pounds (66 kilograms; 10 stone 5 pounds).
How old is Yair Rodríguez?
Yair Rodríguez was born on October 6, 1992, making him 31 years old.
When was Yair Rodríguez’s last fight?
Yair Rodríguez’s last fight was on February 24, 2024, against Brian Ortega at UFC Fight Night 237.
When is Yair Rodríguez’s next fight?
There is no official announcement about Yair Rodríguez’s next fight at this time.
Who is Yair Rodríguez’s wife?
Yair Rodríguez’s marital status and spouse information are not publicly available.
What are Yair Rodríguez’s official Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts?
Yair Rodríguez’s official Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts are:
