Other names Chilito, El Pantera Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Division Featherweight Name Yair Rodriguez | Nationality Mexican Weight 145 lb (66 kg) Reach 71.0 in (180 cm) Role Mixed Martial Artist | |
Born Yair Raziel Rodriguez Portillo
October 6, 1992 (age 32)
Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico ( 1992-10-06 ) Profiles | ||
UFC Rising Star ▶ Yair Rodríguez - MMA Workout Motivation
Yair Raziel Rodriguez Portillo (born October 6, 1992 in Parral) is a Mexican mixed martial artist and Taekwondo black belt currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was the featherweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America.
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- UFC Rising Star Yair Rodrguez MMA Workout Motivation
- Ufc 188 yair rodriguez had less than 400 before event
- Early career
- The Ultimate Fighter Latin America
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Mixed martial arts
- References
Ufc 188 yair rodriguez had less than 400 before event
Early career
Rodriguez made his professional mixed martial arts debut in October 2011 competing for regional promotions across Mexico.
The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America
In May 2014, it was revealed that Rodriguez was a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America, competing for Team Velasquez.
Over the course of the show, Rodriguez first defeated Humberto Brown in the quarterfinals via submission (triangle choke). In the semifinals, Rodriguez went on to defeat fellow Team Velasquez member Rudolfo Rubio via submission (strikes) to reach the finals.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Rodriguez made his official UFC debut on November 15, 2014 at UFC 180, facing fellow castmate Leonardo Morales in the featherweight finals. Rodriguez defeated Morales via unanimous decision to become the tournament winner.
For his second fight with the promotion, Rodriguez faced Charles Rosa on June 13, 2015 at UFC 188. He won the fight by split decision. The win also earned Rodriguez his first Fight of the Night bonus award.
Rodriguez faced Dan Hooker on October 3, 2015 at UFC 192. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts
