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On YouTubeMMA News / Athlon Sports / June 10
Yair Rodriguez and Diego Lopes Reignite UFC Feud: 'I’d Rather Fight Him In the Street!'
The UFC featherweight division remains one of the most thrilling weight classes in MMA. The roster delivers high-stakes drama, whether it's title chases, grudge matches, or unexpected upsets.
Looking Back on Exciting, Momentous UFC 300
UFC 300 came at an interesting time for MMA’s No. 1 promotion. Just a few short months earlier, Dana White‘s promotion had just celebrated its 30th anniversary of operation, but times were often difficult for the organization in the early days of operation.
MMA News / FirstSportz / May 29
Robert Whittaker Clowns Alexander Volkanovski Rumored Rematch Against Yair Rodriguez
The UFC featherweight division saw a massive change after former champion Ilia Topuria vacated the belt, surprising many MMA fans. It allowed Alexander Volkanovski and young challenger Diego Lopes to fight for the title, raising the stakes for both fighters.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 24
Dana White made a brutal remark about Yair Rodriguez after releasing him for rejecting fights
Yair Rodriguez is seemingly in the good graces of Dana White and the UFC now, but things weren’t always that way. Rodriguez is currently a major topic in the mixed martial arts space amid talk of a potentially controversial shot at the featherweight title, which Alexander Volkanovski won by beating Diego Lopes at UFC 314.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 23
UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski wiped smile from Yair Rodriguez’s face with absolute mauling
Alexander Volkanovski stood his ground and then some against Yair Rodriguez. The next featherweight title fight is rumored to be a rematch between two-time champion Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez at this year’s Noche UFC.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 15
Movsar Evloev issues defiant response to Yair Rodriguez’s title shot claim after UFC 314
Undefeated contender Movsar Evloev wants the next shot at Alexander Volkanovski. UFC featherweight contender Movsar Evloev could be next in line for UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, but the debate over the next title shot got a little complicated after UFC 314.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / April 15
After falling short in UFC debut, what’s next for Patricio Pitbull?
On the main card of UFC 314, we saw the promotional debut of a former world champion. Patricio Pitbull (36-8) made his highly anticipated octagon debut as he took on former interim featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez (20-5).
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / April 15
After bouncing back at UFC 314, what’s next for Yair Rodriguez
On the main card of UFC 314, we saw the promotional debut of a former world champion. Patricio Pitbull (36-8) made his highly anticipated octagon debut as he took on former interim featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez (20-5).
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 14
Yair Rodriguez ‘deserving’ of Alexander Volkanovski rematch, claims former rival
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev? Dan Hooker would rather see Yair Rodriguez get the next title shot. After more than a year away, Alexander Volkanovski is back on top of the UFC Featherweight division.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 13
Yair Rodriguez addresses future grudge match with ‘disrespectful’ UFC 314 star
For Yair Rodriguez, it’s not a matter of if he fights Diego Lopes, it’s a matter of when. Things have been heating up between the top UFC featherweights for years now, their rivalry reaching a new climax at the UFC 314 press conference on Thursday.
Ex-UFC champion spoils debut of Bellator legend on UFC 314 main card
Former two-division Bellator Champion Patricio Pitbull finally stepped into the Octagon for the first time to face Yair Rodriguez at UFC 314. Long-considered to be one of the top fighters competing outside of the UFC, Pitbull inked a deal with the promotion shortly after he was granted a release from his contract with the PFL.
MMA News / FirstSportz / April 11
UFC 314 Beef: Explaining reason behind Diego Lopes and Yair Rodriguez altercation
UFC 314 is set for Saturday at Keshaya Stadium in Miami, featuring an electrifying card with elite-level fighters. The recent UFC press conference turned chaotic when Diego Lopes and Yair Rodriguez engaged in an unexpected, heated verbal confrontation.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / April 11
Yair Rodriguez Vs. Patricio Freire Predictions – ‘It Can Go Either Way’
Yair Rodriguez faces Patricio Freire this weekend at UFC 314, as MMA insiders gave their predictions. Freire has serious pedigree, having become a two-weight champion in Bellator.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 11
Diego Lopes tapped Yair Rodriguez’s teammate with kneebar in Mexican ‘super-fight’
Diego Lopes beat three former UFC fighters on his way to becoming one himself. The second? Marco Beltran – teammate of former interim champion Yair Rodriguez.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 10
Diego Lopes and Yair Rodriguez Separated by Security as Tensions Erupt During UFC 314 Press Conference
The UFC 314 press conference in Miami was a spectacle of drama, with matchups between opponents who genuinely have disdain for each other. While the event featured intense back-and-forths and staredowns between matchups like Michael Chandler vs.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / April 10
Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pitbull prediction, odds, pick for UFC 314
UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes continues on the main card with a fight between Yair Rodriguez and Patricio Pitbull in the featherweight division.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 7
Yair Rodriguez briefly lost UFC job following first loss to Hall of Famer
Yair Rodriguez has been on the UFC roster for more than a decade now, but there was a time in between where the Mexican star wasn’t. The former UFC Interim Featherweight Champion signed to the big show in 2014, winning his contract on the premiere season of ‘The Ultimate Fighter Latin America’.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 30
‘That stays in the past’… Yair Rodriguez opens up on huge mistakes that impacted his career ahead of UFC 314 return
Yair Rodriguez has had his fair share of ups and down since signing to the UFC back in 2014. After going from being temporarily released by the promotion and his actions in the infamous Mexico City crowd incident to winning the interim featherweight title, ‘El Pantera’ appears to be in a great place right now.
The Three Best UFC Performances Of Yair Rodriguez’s UFC Career
Yair Rodriguez has built an immaculate reputation as one of the most entertaining featherweight fighters of all time Since making his UFC debut in 2014, Yair Rodriguez has consistently recorded impressive Octagon outings that have made him must-watch TV for fight fans around the world, earning him nine bonuses.
‘He’s gonna have to kill me...’ UFC’s 'Lazy Boy' saved Mexico from Sphere shutout
The UFC has a Mexican star on their hands in Ronaldo "Lazy Boy" Rodriguez. So far, we've seen three Mexican-born fighters go on to become UFC champions.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 19
Patricio Pitbull has signed and will debut at UFC 314 against Yair Rodriguez
Arguably the greatest fighter in the history of Bellator is officially UFC bound. Dana White announced tonight that Patricio Pitbull (36-7) has officially signed with the promotion and he’ll be making his debut in April.
Has The Main Event For UFC 314 Been Unceremoniously Spoiled?
The main event for UFC 314 is seemingly confirmed to be a rematch between current featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski. Well, at least according to Bo Nickal.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 26, 2024
UFC Mexico City: What’s next for Yair Rodriguez after suffering devastating submission loss to Brian Ortega?
In front of a raucous crowd at UFC Mexico City in Arena CDMX, Yair “El Pantera” Rodriguez and Brian “T-City” Ortega delivered a thrilling rematch that ultimately ended in heartbreak for the hometown hero.
MMA News / Yardbarker / July 3, 2023
Jon Anik: Don’t count out Yair Rodriguez against champ Volkanovski
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.
MMA News / Yardbarker / April 6, 2023
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodríguez title fight in the works for UFC 290
The 145-pound title unification bout is expected to take place in Las Vegas during the UFC's 11th Annual International Fight Week.
MMA News / Yardbarker / March 28, 2023
A UFC PPV return to Mexico is inevitable
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.
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