This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Mexico, we saw a rematch in the featherweight division. Former interim champion Yair Rodriguez (18-5) was looking to get back on track as he took on “T-City” Brian Ortega (16-3).
In a performance that electrified the UFC world, Brian “T-City” Ortega authored a stunning comeback victory over the fiery Yair “El Pantera” Rodriguez at UFC Mexico City.
The latest UFC results feature action both inside and outside the Octagon. The fans decided to get involved as the promotion returned to Mexico for the first time since 2019.
In a thrilling and heart-pounding co-main event at UFC Mexico City, Brian Ortega showcased his resilience and skill as he secured a remarkable third-round submission victory over Yair Rodriguez.
This past Saturday in the main event of UFC 290, we saw a unification bout in the featherweight division.
Alexander Volkanovski of Australia made sure he would be keeping the UFC featherweight crown as he dominated Yair Rodriguez of Mexico at UFC 290 in Las Vegas late Saturday night.
In the main event of UFC 290, we saw a unification bout for the featherweight championship. The champion Alexander Volkanovski (25-2) is back at 145 as he took on the interim champion Yair Rodriguez (15-3).
The main event of UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday will feature featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski against interim champion Yair Rodriguez in a title unification bout.
As far as Brendan Schaub is concerned, the undisputed UFC featherweight title bout between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez is a mismatch. Volkanovski and Rodriguez will share the Octagon inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on July 8.
Born: October 6, 1992 (Age: 30) in Parral, Mexico Division: Featherweight Height: 5’11” Reach: 71” Record: 15-3, 1 NC (10-2, 1 NC UFC) Association: Valle Flow Striking Stage of Career: Prime Summary: Rodriguez possesses some of the best kicks in the sport.
Despite what the Vegas oddsmakers say, UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik is warning everyone not to count out Yair Rodriguez in his UFC 290 bout with Alexander Volkanovski for the undisputed UFC featherweight championship on July 8.
Yair Rodriguez can hold an audience spellbound when he fires on all cylinders. Now, he stands on the doorstep of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s featherweight boss.
The 145-pound title unification bout is expected to take place in Las Vegas during the UFC's 11th Annual International Fight Week.
It’s been three years since the UFC hosted an event in Mexico but with a trio of Mexican-born champions on the roster, it’s a no-brainer that the world’s mixed martial arts leader must return to Mexican soil.
Both athletes from the interim featherweight title bout at UFC 284 could be sidelined for a significant period of time. According to medical suspensions released by the Combat Sports Commission of Western Australia, Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett are facing potential 180-terms following their 145-pound clash in the UFC 284 co-main event on Feb.
Before he moved on to thinking about a future title unification bout against Alexander Volkanovski, Yair Rodriguez took a moment to encourage Josh Emmett following their bout in the UFC 284 co-headliner.
The top two pound-for-pound fighters in the UFC went to battle at Saturday's UFC 284 with lightweight champion Islam Makhachev earning a unanimous decision win over featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski.
UFC 284’s champ vs. champ headliner did not disappoint. The promotion saw seven out of the card’s 13 fights go the distance on Saturday night. Out of the
Born: October 6, 1992 (Age: 30) in Parral, Mexico Division: Featherweight Height: 5’11” Reach: 71” Record: 14-3 (9-2 UFC) Association: Valle Flow Striking Stage of Career: Prime Summary: Rodriguez possesses some of the best kicks in the sport.
While Alexander Volkanovski pursues dreams of becoming a two-division title holder at UFC 284, Josh Emmett and Yair Rodriguez will vie for the interim featherweight crown on the same card.
Brian Ortega suffered a seriously unfortunate defeat to Yair Rodriguez on UFC Fight Night. Ortega vs Rodriguez was the main event on the card, the fight that all in attendance and everyone else watching on PPV were desperately looking forward to watching.
Let’s take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from an action-packed card in New York.
Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez is the main event in UFC this week. This should be a great matchup as these are two extremely talented fighters who are used to winning.
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