Yair Rodriguez, UFC featherweight fighter
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"El Pantera"

YAIR
RODRIGUEZ

Mexico flagFeatherweight UFC Valle Flow Striking
21
Wins
5
Losses
0
Draws
13
Finishes
1
Win Streak
57.31
FS Score
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Overview

Yair Rodriguez is a ranked UFC Featherweight fighter. (Data from ESPN; combat ratings are editorial estimates.)

Attributes (editorial ratings)

Power
65
Speed
80
Defense
78
Durability
69
Fight IQ
78

Tale of the Tape

Age
33
Height
5'11" · 71 in · 180 cm
Reach
71 in · 180 cm
Stance
Orthodox
Division
Featherweight · ≤ 145 lb / 65.8 kg
Hometown
Hidalgo Del Parral, Mexico
Country
Mexico

Recent Form

W L L W W

Fight History

Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Patrício Pitbull via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 314 on April 12, 2025, taking his record to 20–5 (1).

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 314 DateApr 12, 2025 Record after20–5 (1)
Watch on YouTube Yair Rodriguez vs Patricio Pitbull FULL FIGHT — Combat Syndicate
Fight Summary

Rodriguez lost to Brian Ortega via Submission (arm-triangle choke) in round 3 (0:58) at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 on February 24, 2024, taking his record to 19–5 (1).

ResultLoss MethodSubmission (arm-triangle choke) Round3 · 0:58 EventUFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 DateFeb 24, 2024 Record after19–5 (1)
Watch on YouTube FULL FIGHT - Yair Rodriguez Vs. Brian Ortega: UFC Fight Night: Moreno Vs. Royval 2 — UFC Fight Simulator
Fight Summary

Rodriguez lost to Alexander Volkanovski via TKO (punches) in round 3 (4:19) at UFC 290 on July 8, 2023, taking his record to 19–4 (1).

ResultLoss MethodTKO (punches) Round3 · 4:19 EventUFC 290 DateJul 8, 2023 Record after19–4 (1)
Watch on YouTube Alexander Volkanovski vs Yair Rodriguez | FULL FIGHT | UFC 325 — UFC
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Josh Emmett via Submission (triangle choke) in round 2 (4:19) at UFC 284 on February 12, 2023, taking his record to 19–3 (1).

ResultWin MethodSubmission (triangle choke) Round2 · 4:19 EventUFC 284 DateFeb 12, 2023 Record after19–3 (1)
Watch on YouTube #UFC290 Pelea Gratis: Rodriguez vs Emmett — ufcespanol
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Brian Ortega via TKO (shoulder injury) in round 1 (4:11) at UFC on ABC: Ortega vs. Rodríguez on July 16, 2022, taking his record to 18–3 (1).

ResultWin MethodTKO (shoulder injury) Round1 · 4:11 EventUFC on ABC: Ortega vs. Rodríguez DateJul 16, 2022 Record after18–3 (1)
Watch on YouTube Unfortunate injury ends main event! | Brian Ortega v Yair Rodriguez | Full Fight Replay — TNT Sports Football
Fight Summary

Rodriguez lost to Max Holloway via Decision (unanimous) in round 5 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodríguez on November 13, 2021, taking his record to 17–3 (1).

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round5 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodríguez DateNov 13, 2021 Record after17–3 (1)
Watch on YouTube Max Holloway vs Yair Rodriguez | FULL FIGHT — UFC Eurasia
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Jeremy Stephens via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman on October 18, 2019, taking his record to 17–2 (1).

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman DateOct 18, 2019 Record after17–2 (1)
Watch on YouTube Yair Rodriguez vs. Jeremy Stephens II - FULL FIGHT UFC pelea Oficial — José Ríos
Fight Summary

Rodriguez's bout with Jeremy Stephens was ruled a no contest in round 1 (0:15) at UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens on September 21, 2019, taking his record to 16–2 (1).

ResultNo Contest MethodNC (accidental eye poke) Round1 · 0:15 EventUFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens DateSep 21, 2019 Record after16–2 (1)
Watch on YouTube YAIR RODRIGUEZ VS JEREMY STEPHENS FULL FIGHT!!!!! — Dailymmavids
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Jung Chan-sung via KO (elbow) in round 5 (4:59) at UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez on November 10, 2018, taking his record to 16–2.

ResultWin MethodKO (elbow) Round5 · 4:59 EventUFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez DateNov 10, 2018 Record after16–2
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Rodriguez lost to Frankie Edgar via TKO (doctor stoppage) in round 2 (5:00) at UFC 211 on May 13, 2017, taking his record to 15–2.

ResultLoss MethodTKO (doctor stoppage) Round2 · 5:00 EventUFC 211 DateMay 13, 2017 Record after15–2
Watch on YouTube Frankie Edgar vs Yair El Pantera Rodriguez La Masacre Pelea Completa UFC 211 — Antonio Costa
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated B.J. Penn via TKO (punches) in round 2 (0:24) at UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn on January 15, 2017, taking his record to 15–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round2 · 0:24 EventUFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn DateJan 15, 2017 Record after15–1
Watch on YouTube Yair Rodriguez vs BJ Penn • Full Fight - UFC PHOENIX — UFC MiL GRAU
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Alex Caceres via Decision (split) in round 5 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Caceres on August 6, 2016, taking his record to 14–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (split) Round5 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Caceres DateAug 6, 2016 Record after14–1
Watch on YouTube YAIR RODRIGUEZ VS. ALEX CACERES FULL FIGHT UFC 92 REVIEW! — FIGHTCLUB25
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Andre Fili via KO (head kick) in round 2 (2:15) at UFC 197 on April 23, 2016, taking his record to 13–1.

ResultWin MethodKO (head kick) Round2 · 2:15 EventUFC 197 DateApr 23, 2016 Record after13–1
Watch on YouTube Yair Rodriguez nocauteia Andre Fili com chute espetacular — UFC Brasil
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Dan Hooker via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 192 on October 3, 2015, taking his record to 12–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 192 DateOct 3, 2015 Record after12–1
Watch on YouTube Yair Rodriguez vs Dan Hooker | FULL FIGHT — UFC Eurasia
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Charles Rosa via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 188 on June 13, 2015, taking his record to 11–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 188 DateJun 13, 2015 Record after11–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Leonardo Morales via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 180 on November 15, 2014, taking his record to 10–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 180 DateNov 15, 2014 Record after10–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Angelo Duarte via Submission (armbar) in round 1 (2:12,) at Nemesis Promotions: High Altitude Face Off 6 on April 4, 2014, taking his record to 9–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (armbar) Round1 · 2:12, EventNemesis Promotions: High Altitude Face Off 6 DateApr 4, 2014 Record after9–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Édgar Juárez via KO (flying knee) in round 1 (0:19) at Mexican Fighters Promotions 14 on February 16, 2013, taking his record to 8–1.

ResultWin MethodKO (flying knee) Round1 · 0:19 EventMexican Fighters Promotions 14 DateFeb 16, 2013 Record after8–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Rodriguez lost to Luis Roberto Herrera via KO (punches) in round 1 (1:21) at Mexican Fighters Promotions 13 on December 20, 2012, taking his record to 7–1.

ResultLoss MethodKO (punches) Round1 · 1:21 EventMexican Fighters Promotions 13 DateDec 20, 2012 Record after7–1
Watch on YouTube FMP Club de leones Chihuahua León Herrera & Pantera Rodriguez — juan carl gatalola
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Ricardo Alcala via KO (knee) in round 1 (0:20) at Mexican Fighters Promotions 11 on May 25, 2012, taking his record to 7–0.

ResultWin MethodKO (knee) Round1 · 0:20 EventMexican Fighters Promotions 11 DateMay 25, 2012 Record after7–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Carlos Ricardo via Submission (triangle choke) in round 3 (0:50) at The Supreme Cage 1 on March 10, 2012, taking his record to 6–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (triangle choke) Round3 · 0:50 EventThe Supreme Cage 1 DateMar 10, 2012 Record after6–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Luis Roberto Herrera via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 2 (2:200) at Mexican Fighters Promotions 10 on March 3, 2012, taking his record to 5–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round2 · 2:200 EventMexican Fighters Promotions 10 DateMar 3, 2012 Record after5–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Edgar Balderrama via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (2:13) at Mexican Fighters Promotions 9 on December 22, 2011, taking his record to 4–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 2:13 EventMexican Fighters Promotions 9 DateDec 22, 2011 Record after4–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Jonatan Guzmán via Decision (unanimous) in round 5 (3:00) at Mexican Fighters Promotions 8 on September 17, 2011, taking his record to 3–0.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round5 · 3:00 EventMexican Fighters Promotions 8 DateSep 17, 2011 Record after3–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Willie Martinez via TKO (punches) in round 3 (2:22) at Mexican Fighters Promotions 7 on July 30, 2011, taking his record to 2–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round3 · 2:22 EventMexican Fighters Promotions 7 DateJul 30, 2011 Record after2–0
Watch on YouTube FMP Jahir el Pantera Rodriguez vs Willie Martinez 2011 — FMPMMA
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Luis Daniel Gonzalez via KO (flying switch kick and punches) in round 1 (1:37) at Mexican Fighters Promotions 5 on January 29, 2011, taking his record to 1–0.

ResultWin MethodKO (flying switch kick and punches) Round1 · 1:37 EventMexican Fighters Promotions 5 DateJan 29, 2011 Record after1–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Career record from the fighter's Wikipedia record table; fight footage plays via the official YouTube embed from its original channel.

Analytics

Win Method Breakdown
21 WINS
  • KO/TKO8 · 38%
  • Submission5 · 24%
  • Decision8 · 38%
  • DQ/Other0 · 0%
Key Rates
Finish rate
62%
KO rate
38%
Submission rate
24%
Recent Form
W L L W W
P4P Ranking Movement

Not enough ranking history yet.

FighterStatus Score
57.31

Proprietary FighterStatus metric — not an official ranking.

UFC Career Stats Source: UFC.com
0.71Takedown avg
0.35Knockdown Avg
0.64Submission avg
4.65Sig. Str. Landed
59 %Takedown Defense
53 %Sig. Str. Defense
13:14Average fight time
3.78Sig. Str. Absorbed
Win by Method
DEC
8 (38%)
SUB
5 (24%)
KO/TKO
8 (38%)
Sig. Str. By Position
Clinch
64 (7%)
Ground
151 (15%)
Standing
769 (78%)
Career Totals
Takedowns Landed8
Sig. Strikes Landed984
Takedowns Attempted34
Sig. Strikes Attempted2096
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