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Patrício Pitbull Signs With UFC, Debuts Against Yair Rodríguez At UFC 314 In Miami

Patrício Pitbull is on his way to the UFC at long last. After months of being at odds with PFL executives over his frustration with...

Diego Lopes vs. Yair Rodríguez Among The Options For UFC Mexico Main Event In March

Diego Lopes could be finally getting his chance to headline a UFC event for the first time. The surging UFC featherweight sensation enjoyed a stellar...

Yair Rodríguez Says Two Potential Names Have Been Mentioned Ahead Of Targeted February Return In Mexico City

Yair Rodríguez revealed in a recent interview with MMA Junkie that despite his hopes of returning before the end of the year, it looks...

Report: Brian Ortega Vs. Yair Rodriguez In The Works For TBD Date

A showdown between top UFC featherweight contenders Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez is reportedly in the works for later this year. This was first reported...

Volkanovski: You Duck Zabit, Get Suspended, Lose & Want A Title Shot?

UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski has slammed top-five contender Yair Rodríguez for calling for a title shot despite his inactivity and recent defeat. Volkanovski was...

(Archives) Rodriguez On BJ Penn Fight: It Wasn’t A Late Stoppage (2017)

The following article was published on this day five years ago. It is presented to you in its original, unaltered form, courtesy of The...

Archives: Chikadze Blasts Rodriguez, FW Top 10, & UFC Rankings (2021)

Seven months ago, a frustrated Giga Chikadze vented about Yair Rodriguez, his featherweight peers, and the UFC ranking system. Tonight at UFC Vegas 46,...

Archives: MMA News’ Naughty & Nice Christmas List For 2018

As you continue to celebrate Christmas 2021, join us in taking a look back at the MMA News' Naughty & Nice List of 2018,...

Film Room: Feel The Immediate Aftermath Of Holloway/Rodriguez Classic

If you're in need of one more thing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, re-watch the UFC Vegas 42 main event between Max Holloway...

Max Holloway, Yair Rodriguez Reflect On Epic UFC Vegas 42 Bout

UFC featherweight contenders Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez have spoken out on social media just days after their battle at UFC Vegas 42. Holloway earned...

Fighters React To Max Holloway Outstriking Yair Rodriguez In Memorable Fight At UFC Vegas 42

Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez lived up to expectations of a great fight.  The two fighters met in a bout on Saturday afternoon (November 13,...

Holloway: If You Want To Get Friends Into MMA, Make Them Watch Me

UFC featherweight contender Max Holloway has advised fans that if they want to get their friends and family into MMA, they should make them...

[ARCHIVES] Yair Rodriguez Breaks Down His UFC Release

Did you know that UFC Vegas 42 headliner Yair Rodriguez was released from the UFC three years ago? No, he was not on a...

[ARCHIVES] Yair Rodriguez Responds To Accusations Of Ducking Zabit

Tonight, Yair Rodriguez will return after a two-year layoff when he faces Max "Blessed" Holloway in the UFC Vegas 42 main event. However, it...

Yair Rodriguez: ‘I Don’t Care What Happens’ Against Max Holloway

Yair Rodriguez is keeping an open mind heading into to his UFC Vegas 41 main event opposite Max Holloway. Rodriguez will be facing the former...