Yair Rodriguez

"El Pantera"

20-5-0#6Featherweight★ 9bonuses

MexicoLast 5

Last fight: Win vs Patricio Pitbull · Unanimous Decision · Apr 12, 2025

20-5-0 · 13 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Patricio PitbullUD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes·April 12, 2025

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Yair Rodriguez holds a professional MMA record of 20-5-0. Rodriguez has won 20 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Rodriguez lands 4.65 significant strikes per minute with 47% accuracy and averages 0.71 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: April 12, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Oct 6, 1992
Age: 34
Nationality: Mexico
Birthplace: Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico

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Career history

WIN
vs Patricio Pitbull
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes· Apr 12, 2025· Featherweight· 20-5 vs 36-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Brian Ortega
UFC Mexico City· Feb 24, 2024· Featherweight· 19-5 vs 16-3
SUB
R3 · 0:58
LOSS
vs Alexander VolkanovskiTitle bout
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez· Jul 8, 2023· Featherweight· 19-4 vs 26-2
TKO
R3 · 4:19
WIN
vs Josh Emmett×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski· Feb 12, 2023· Interim Featherweight· 19-3 vs 18-3
SUB
R2 · 4:19
POTN
WIN
vs Brian Ortega
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs Rodriguez· Jul 16, 2022· Featherweight· 18-3 vs 15-3
TKO
R1 · 4:11
LOSS
vs Max Holloway
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Rodriguez· Nov 13, 2021· Featherweight· 17-3 vs 23-6
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Jeremy Stephens
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs Weidman· Oct 18, 2019· Featherweight· 17-2 vs 28-17
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
NC
vs Jeremy Stephens
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Stephens· Sep 21, 2019· Featherweight· 16-2 vs 28-16
Could Not Continue
R1 · 0:15
WIN
vs Chan Sung Jung
UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs Rodriguez· Nov 10, 2018· Featherweight· 16-2 vs 14-5
TKO
R5 · 4:59
FOTN + POTN
LOSS
vs Frankie Edgar
UFC 211: Miocic vs Dos Santos 2· May 13, 2017· Featherweight· 15-2 vs 22-5-1
TKO
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs BJ Penn
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Penn· Jan 15, 2017· Featherweight· 15-1 vs 16-11-2
TKO
R2 · 0:24
POTN
WIN
vs Alex Caceres
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Caceres· Aug 6, 2016· Featherweight· 14-1 vs 12-9
SD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Andre Fili
UFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux· Apr 23, 2016· Featherweight· 13-1 vs 15-4
TKO
R2 · 2:15
POTN
WIN
vs Dan Hooker
UFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson· Oct 3, 2015· Featherweight· 12-1 vs 12-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Charles Rosa
UFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum· Jun 13, 2015· Featherweight· 11-1 vs 10-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Leonardo Morales×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC 180: Werdum vs Hunt· Nov 14, 2014· Ultimate Fighter Latin America Featherweight· 10-1 vs 5-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Angelo Duarte
High Altitude Face Off 6· Apr 4, 2014· 9-1 vs 6-12
SUB
R1 · 2:12
WIN
vs Edgar Juarez
FMP 14· Feb 16, 2013· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 1-2
TKO
R1 · 0:19
LOSS
vs Roberto Herrera
FMP 13· Dec 20, 2012· 7-1 vs 2-1
TKO
R1 · 1:21
WIN
vs Ricardo Alcala
FMP 11· May 25, 2012· 7-0 vs 1-1
TKO
R1 · 0:20
WIN
vs Carlos Ricardo
TSC 1: The Supreme Cage· Mar 10, 2012· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R3 · 0:50
WIN
vs Roberto Herrera
FMP 10: Parral vs. El Resto del Mundo· Mar 3, 2012· 5-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R2 · 2:20
WIN
vs Edgar Baldescor
FMP 9· Dec 22, 2011· 4-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 2:13
WIN
vs Jonatan Guzman
FMP 8· Sep 17, 2011· 3-0 vs 0-1
UD
WIN
vs Willie Martinez
FMP 7: Grand Prix· Jul 30, 2011· 2-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R3 · 2:33
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
FMP 5· Jan 29, 2011· 1-0
TKO

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseTaekwondo

2014Champion · The Ultimate Fighter · Featherweight
FMP Featherweight Championship · Mexican Fighters Promotions (FMP)
Black belt · Taekwondo
AGE 5Started in Taekwondo
AGE 5Started in Taekwondo
AGE 17Started in MMA

Camp

Valle Flow Striking (VFS Academy) · Bensenville / Chicago area, Illinois, United States
Izzy Style Wrestling · United States
Jackson Wink MMA Academy · Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Former
Kings MMA · Huntington Beach, California, United States Former
Huntington Beach Ultimate Training Center · Huntington Beach, California, United States Former

Coaches

Mike Valle · Striking coach

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (14 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · best in division

Punch power94

Kick power98

Punch speed95

Kick speed100

Accuracy93

Takedowns90

Ground striking93

Submissions90

Chin95

Body strength92

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 20-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.65per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.78per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.71per 15 min

29% success

Takedowns stuffed59%

Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 11-4-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.65per min

47% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.78per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.71per 15 min

29% success

Takedowns stuffed59%

Submission attempts0.6per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Yair Rodriguez sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Yair Rodriguez has won 9 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $450,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×5★ Performance of the Night ×4

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Featherweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Yair Rodriguez earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Yair Rodriguez's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #6 Featherweight
Peak: #1 Featherweight
First ranked: Apr 25, 2016
Times ranked: 421

Featherweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1713▲17
Peak: 1793Jan 16, 2017
Rated fights: 24

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Frequently asked questions

When does Yair Rodriguez fight next?

Yair Rodriguez has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Yair Rodriguez's record?

Yair Rodriguez's professional MMA record is 20-5-0.

Who is Yair Rodriguez fighting next?

Yair Rodriguez's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Yair Rodriguez fight last?

Yair Rodriguez most recently fought Patricio Pitbull at UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes on Saturday, April 12, 2025, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Yair Rodriguez fight in?

Yair Rodriguez fights at Featherweight.

Is Yair Rodriguez ranked in the UFC?

Yair Rodriguez is currently ranked #6 in the UFC Featherweight division.

How many knockouts does Yair Rodriguez have?

Yair Rodriguez has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Yair Rodriguez won?

Yair Rodriguez has won 9 UFC post-fight bonuses: 5× Fight of the Night, 4× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Yair Rodriguez?

Yair Rodriguez is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Yair Rodriguez weigh?

Yair Rodriguez weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Yair Rodriguez's reach?

Yair Rodriguez has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Yair Rodriguez?

Yair Rodriguez is 34 years old (born Oct 6, 1992).

Where is Yair Rodriguez from?

Yair Rodriguez is from Mexico.

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CAREER SUMMARY