Yair Rodriguez - News & Rumors - UFC

Noche UFC takes a hit, Yair Rodriguez pulls out of main event Yair Rodriguez remains inactive, pulling out of Noche UFC due to injury

AUGUST 21 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Jean Silva sends three-word message to Yair Rodriguez's replacement for UFC Noche UFC Noche was dealt a major blow just a few weeks before the event as Yair Rodriguez pulled out of his main event clash for unknown reasons.

AUGUST 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Won't headline Noche UFC Rodriguez is out of his main event fight against Jean Silva in Noche UFC on Sep. 12 for undisclosed reasons, according to Marcel Dorff of Heavy on Sports.

Impact The former interim champion won his most recent fight in April last year against Patricio Freire, ending a two-fight skid in the process. This would have been his first fight of the year, but after pulling out of this massive event, it's now fair to wonder whether Rodriguez will fight at all before the end of the year. Silva stays on the card, though, and he'll face Jose Delgado in the Noche UFC main event.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Headlining Noche UFC Rodriguez will face Jean Silva in a featherweight bout in the main event of Noche UFC on Sep. 12, Marcel Dorff of Heavy On Sports reports.

Impact Rodriguez secured an easy win over Patricio Freire in his most recent fight, and seeing him headline this Noche UFC event is almost a no-brainer since he's one of the best Mexican fighters the UFC has to offer. The 33-year-old veteran will be stepping into the octagon for the first time since April 2025, but as the fifth-ranked fighter in the division, Rodriguez needs to win here to have a shot at the title in the near future. Given how dominant he was against Pitbull and considering his status as a former interim champion, Rodriguez has the pedigree to challenge for another gold, but for that to happen, he must deliver a dominant display here.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-UFC champion called out by fellow MMA star for banger UFC 323 fight Jean Silva wants to try and rebound from the first loss of his UFC career before the end of the year, preferably against Yair Rodriguez.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • SI.COM

"Another L incoming" - Fans react to Jean Silva reportedly eyeing Yair Rodriguez fight next after Noche UFC loss Fans reacted when Jean Silva expressed interest in facing former interim UFC featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez as his next opponent.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC 290 odds, picks, preview: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez highlights a two-title fight card Brett Appley previews UFC 290, which features two titles fights, including a third meeting between two fighters.

APRIL 28, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

Volkanovski claims featherweight belt at UFC 314 with unanimous decision over Lopes

Title fights are nothing new to Alexander Volkanovski

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

UFC 314 results: Yair Rodriguez spoils debut of ex-Bellator dual champion Patricio 'Pitbull' Yair Rodriguez put on a largely one-sided affair at UFC 314, spoiling the debut of Bellator GOAT Patricio ‘Pitbull.’

APRIL 13, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Flawless effort in easy win Rodriguez defeated Patricio Freire via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC 314 on Saturday in Miami.

Impact Without a victory in more than 26 months, Rodriguez turned back the clock in what was a vintage, dominant performance. He masterfully managed the distance between he and his much smaller opponent, leading to Yair winning nearly every striking exchange in overwhelming fashion. Rodriguez was also responsible for the biggest moment of the bout with a Round 3 knockdown. He fought a very smart game plan, which combined with his physical gifts, led to the easy decision win. Yair said post-fight that UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell promised him a title shot if he got through Pitbull. That seems like a bit of a reach, but Rodriguez also doesn't appear to be all that far away from challenging for 145-pound gold.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC 314: Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pitbull: Live round-by-round updates A featherweight contest between Yair Rodriguez and Patricio 'Pitbull' will go down later this evening (April 12) on the main card of UFC 314...

APRIL 12, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Yair Rodriguez took a 'send him two, three years to Dagestan and forget' approach ahead of UFC 314 Yair Rodriguez is confident he’s improved his wrestling enough to make a career jump in preparation for Saturday’s UFC 314.

APRIL 11, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

UFC 314 odds: Alexander Volkanovski favored over Diego Lopes

Can Alexander the Great return to form and regain the UFC featherweight strap in the same night? See the odds ahead of UFC 314.

APRIL 11, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

UFC 314 odds: Alexander Volkanovski favored over Diego Lopes

UFC 314 video: Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire's first UFC fight week faceoff vs. Yair Rodriguez Patricio Freire’s octagon debut is just days away after his faceoff with Yair Rodriguez at the UFC 314 pre-fight press conference.

APRIL 10, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Yair Rodriguez makes feelings known about Brazilian Diego Lopes carrying Mexican flag in UFC Yair Rodriguez is not a fan of Diego Lopes representing Mexico in UFC. Rodriguez expressed his disapproval, saying he would never represent...

APRIL 10, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire Predicts Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes, Recalls Nearly Retiring Before UFC 314 Call Athlon Sports interviewed Patricio “Pitbull” Freire ahead of his UFC 314 bout with Yair Rodriguez.

APRIL 8, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Yair Rodriguez staying positive following submission loss to Brian Ortega at UFC Fight Night 237 Yair Rodriguez reacts to his submission loss to Brian Ortega at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 237.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

UFC Fight Night 237 matchmaker: What's next for key winners and losers in Mexico City? Time to play matchmaker for Brandon Royval, Brandon Moreno, Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez in the aftermath of UFC Fight Night 237.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

UFC Fight Night 237 video: Yair Rodriguez, Brian Ortega show love at final faceoff Check out the final staredown between Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega ahead of their co-main event bout at UFC Fight Night 237.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC Fight Night 237 video: Yair Rodriguez, Brian Ortega on weight for Mexico City rematch The co-main event of UFC Fight Night 237 is official after both Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega made the featherweight limit.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Yair Rodriguez never wanted to fight Brian Ortega, but can't wait to 'f*ck up' Ilia Topuria Just the mention of UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is enough to cause Yair Rodriguez to spew expletives.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Brian Ortega explains 'rebirth' during time off, views UFC Mexico as 'a continuation' vs. Yair Rodriguez Brian Ortega found inspiration in a myth heading into his UFC Fight Night 237 rematch against Yair Rodriguez.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

UFC Mexico video: Yair Rodriguez faces off with Brian Ortega and his sons at media day Brian Ortega had some backup for his first faceoff with Yair Rodriguez ahead of their UFC Fight Night 237 rematch.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Yair Rodriguez bothered by Ilia Topuria's brashness before UFC 298: 'I respect everybody but this guy' As far as Yair Rodriguez is concerned, Ilia Topuria cannot afford to lose to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 – not after all his talking.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

UFC's Ilia Topuria says he'll never give Max Holloway, Yair Rodriguez or Brian Ortega a title shot Using some MMA math, Ilia Topuria says he won’t give any of the highest ranked featherweights a title shot if he becomes UFC champ.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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