Yair Rodríguez
Yair Rodríguez | |
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Born |
Yair Raziel Rodríguez Portillo[1][2] October 6, 1992[3] Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico |
Other names | Chilito, El Pantera |
Nationality | Mexican |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[4] |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
Division | Featherweight |
Reach | 71.0 in (180 cm)[4] |
Style | Taekwondo, Boxing |
Fighting out of | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Team | Valle Flow Striking, Jackson-Winklejohn |
Rank | Black belt in Taekwondo[5] |
Years active | 2011–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 9 |
Wins | 8 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 5 |
Losses | 1 |
By knockout | 1 |
Draws | 0 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Yair Raziel Rodríguez Portillo[1][2] (born October 6, 1992) is a Mexican mixed martial artist and Taekwondo black belt currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). he is ranked #11 in the official UFC featherweight rankings. he was the featherweight winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Rodríguez made his professional mixed martial arts debut in October 2011 competing for regional promotions across Mexico.[6]
The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America
In May 2014, it was revealed that Rodríguez was a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America, competing for Team Velasquez.[7]
Over the course of the show, Rodríguez first defeated Humberto Brown in the quarterfinals via submission (triangle choke).[8] In the semifinals, Rodríguez went on to defeat fellow Team Velasquez member Rudolfo Rubio via submission (strikes) to reach the finals.[9]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Rodríguez made his official UFC debut on November 15, 2014 at UFC 180, facing fellow castmate Leonardo Morales in the featherweight finals.[10] Rodríguez defeated Morales via unanimous decision to become the tournament winner.[11]
For his second fight with the promotion, Rodríguez faced Charles Rosa on June 13, 2015 at UFC 188.[12] He won the fight by split decision.[13] The win also earned Rodríguez his first Fight of the Night bonus award.[14]
Rodríguez faced Dan Hooker on October 3, 2015 at UFC 192.[15] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[16]
Rodríguez next faced Andre Fili on April 23, 2016 at UFC 197.[17] He won the fight via knockout in the second round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.[18][19]
Rodríguez faced Alex Caceres on August 6, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 92.[20] He won the fight by split decision, extending his winning streak to six.[21] Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night honors.[22]
Rodríguez is expected to face returning veteran B.J. Penn on January 15, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 103.[23]
Personal life
Yair Rodríguez is cousin of Olympic boxer Misael "Chino" Rodríguez.[24]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Mexican Fighters Promotions
- FMP Featherweight Championship (One time)[25]
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America Featherweight Tournament Winner
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Andre Fili
- Fight of the Night (Two times)
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
9 matches | 8 wins | 1 loss |
By knockout | 2 | 1 |
By submission | 1 | 0 |
By decision | 5 | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 8–1 | Alex Caceres | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Caceres | August 6, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | Fight of the Night. |
Win | 7–1 | Andre Fili | KO (flying head kick) | UFC 197 | April 23, 2016 | 2 | 2:15 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
Win | 6–1 | Dan Hooker | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 192 | October 3, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
Win | 5–1 | Charles Rosa | Decision (split) | UFC 188 | June 13, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Mexico City, Mexico | Fight of the Night. |
Win | 4–1 | Leonardo Morales | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 180 | November 15, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Mexico City, Mexico | Won The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America Featherweight Tournament. |
Win | 3–1 | Édgar Juárez | KO (flying knee) | Mexican Fighter Promotions 14 | February 16, 2013 | 1 | 0:13 | Chihuahua, Mexico | |
Loss | 2–1 | Luis Roberto Herrera | KO (punches) | Mexican Fighter Promotions 13 | December 20, 2012 | 1 | 1:21 | Chihuahua, Mexico | Lost the FMP Featherweight Championship.[26] |
Win | 2–0 | Carlos Ricardo | Submission (inverted triangle choke) | The Supreme Cage 1 | March 10, 2012 | 1 | 0:50 | Monterrey, Mexico | |
Win | 1–0 | Jonatan Guzmán | Decision (unanimous) | Mexican Fighter Promotions 8 | October 10, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Mexico City, Mexico | Defended the FMP Featherweight Championship. |
Mixed martial arts exhibition record
Exhibition record breakdown | ||
2 matches | 2 wins | 0 losses |
By knockout | 1 | 0 |
By submission | 1 | 0 |
By decision | 0 | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 2–0 | Rodolfo Rubio | TKO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America | June 6, 2014 | 1 | 3:55 | Las Vegas, Nevada | |
Win | 1–0 | Humberto Brown | Submission (triangle choke) | The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America | May 30, 2014 | 2 | 2:18 | Las Vegas, Nevada | |
See also
References
- 1 2 "Va chihuahuense a la UFC". El Diario de Chihuahua. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
- 1 2 "Felicita Miguel Jurado a Yair Raziel "El Pantera" Rodríguez". El Sol de Parral. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.fightmetric.com/fighter-details/cbf5e6f231b55443
- 1 2 "Fight Card - UFC 188 Velasquez vs. Werdum". UFC.com. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
- ↑ "Yair Rodriguez - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
- ↑ Thomas Gerbasi (2014-11-12). "Yair Rodriguez and the Start of Something Big". ufconfoxtel.com.
- ↑ Jesse Holland (2014-05-14). "The Ultimate Fighter (TUF): 'Latin America' cast revealed for 'Velasquez vs. Werdum'". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2014-05-14.
- ↑ Danny Downes (2014-09-14). "Episode Three recap: The Ultimate Fighter Latin America". ufc.com. Retrieved 2014-09-14.
- ↑ Danny Downes (2014-10-21). "Episode Nine recap: The Ultimate Fighter Latin America". ufc.com. Retrieved 2014-10-21.
- ↑ Staff (2014-11-12). "UFC 180 broadcast lineup set with 'TUF: Latin America' finals as featured prelims". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-11-12.
- ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2014-11-15). "UFC 180 results: Yair Rodriguez outslugs Leonardo Morales for 'TUF: Latin America' 145 title". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-11-15.
- ↑ Jason Floyd (2015-02-24). "Yair Rodriguez vs. Charles Rosa official for UFC 188". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2015-02-24.
- ↑ Steven Marrocco (2015-06-13). "UFC 188 results: Yair Rodriguez splits with Charles Rosa, then spits up in interview". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-13.
- ↑ Matt Erickson (2015-06-14). "UFC 188 bonuses: Fabricio Werdum cashes $50,000 extra check. Who joined him?". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-14.
- ↑ Dave Doyle (2015-08-03). "Yair Rodriguez vs. Dan Hooker added to UFC 192 slate". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-08-03.
- ↑ Brent Brookhouse (2015-10-03). "UFC 192 results: Yair Rodriguez sweeps Daniel Hooker". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-10-03.
- ↑ Staff (2015-02-16). "Andre Fili vs. Yair Rodriguez featherweight clash set for UFC 197". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
- ↑ Dave Doyle (2016-04-23). "UFC 197 results: Yair Rodriguez scores spectacular knockout of Andre Fili". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
- ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2016-04-23). "UFC 197 bonuses: Johnson, Rodriguez, Roberts, Steele pocket $50K awards". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-04-23.
- ↑ Danny Segura (2016-06-09). "Yair Rodriguez vs. Alex Caceres in the works for UFC event in Utah". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-06-09.
- ↑ Brent Brookhouse (2016-08-07). "UFC Fight Night 92 results: Yair Rodriguez tops Alex Caceres by split decision in Hollywood-style brawl". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-08-07.
- ↑ Mike Sloan (2016-08-07). "UFC Fight Night 92 bonuses: Yair Rodriguez, 'Bruce Leeroy' pocket $50K". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-08-07.
- ↑ Dave Doyle (2016-11-21). "Yair Rodriguez vs. B.J. Penn announced as UFC Phoenix main event". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-11-21.
- ↑ "Misael "Chino" Rodríguez y "Pantera": Familia exitosa". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
- ↑ "MMA de México: Mexican Fighters Promotions". The Cage, MMA en México. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
- ↑ "Resultados Fmp XIII". The Cage, MMA en México. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
External links
- Professional MMA record for Yair Rodríguez from Sherdog
- "Yair Rodríguez". UFC.com.
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