Yair Rodríguez
| Yair Rodríguez | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Yair Raziel Rodríguez Portillo[1][2] October 6, 1992 Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico |
| Other names | Chilito, El Pantera |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 71.0 in (180 cm)[3] |
| Fighting out of | Chicago, Illinois United States |
| Team | Ragnarok MMA |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 5 |
| Wins | 4 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Yair Raziel Rodríguez Portillo[1][2] (born October 6, 1992) is a Mexican mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. 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.[4]
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.[5]
Over the course of the show, Rodríguez first defeated Humberto Brown in the quarterfinals via submission (triangle choke).[6] In the semifinals, Rodríguez went on to defeat fellow Team Velasquez member Rudolfo Rubio via submission (strikes) to reach the finals.[7]
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.[8] Rodríguez defeated Morales via unanimous decision to become the tournament winner.[9]
For his second fight with the promotion, Rodríguez is expected to face Charles Rosa on June 13, 2015 at UFC 188.[10]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 5 matches | 4 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 1 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–1 | Édgar Juárez | KO (flying knee) | FMP 14 | February 16, 2013 | 1 | 0:13 | Chihuahua, Mexico | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 2–1 | Luis Roberto Herrera | KO (punches) | FMP 13 | December 20, 2012 | 1 | 1:21 | Chihuahua, Mexico | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | Carlos Ricardo | Submission (triangle choke) | TSC 1 | March 10, 2012 | 1 | 0:50 | Monterrey, Mexico | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Jonatan Guzmán | Decision (unanimous) | FMP 8 | October 10, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Va chihuahuense a la UFC". El Diario de Chihuahua. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Felicita Miguel Jurado a Yair Raziel "El Pantera" Rodríguez". El Sol de Parral. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
- ↑ "Fight Card - UFC 180 Werdum vs. Hunt". UFC.com. Retrieved February 26, 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.