Yair Rodriguez, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 21 wins, 6 losses, and 1 no contest (NC) throughout his career. Competing in the UFC's featherweight division at 145 lbs., Rodriguez stands tall at 5' 11' with a reach of 71'. In terms of fighting style, Rodriguez demonstrates a freestyle approach, showcasing a significant strikes per minute average of 4.65 and striking accuracy of 46%. His opponents often struggle to land blows against him, as his strike defense stands at 52%. Rodriguez's grappling skills are also evident with an average of 0.71 takedowns per 15 minutes and a takedown accuracy of 29%. Throughout his UFC career, Rodriguez has achieved notable victories over opponents such as Brian Ortega, who currently holds an ELO rating of 1124. In a memorable encounter on July 16, 2022, Rodriguez secured a knockout victory against Ortega. Another significant win came on February 11, 2023, when he submitted Josh Emmett using a triangle choke. However, Rodriguez has also faced setbacks in his career. On July 8, 2023, he suffered a knockout loss against Alexander Volkanovski. In a rematch with Brian Ortega on February 24, 2024, Rodriguez was submitted via arm triangle. Most recently, on April 12, 2025, Rodriguez and Patricio Freire fought to an unanimous decision (U-DEC). As of his current UFC ranking, Rodriguez holds the #3 position in the featherweight division. He trains at Izzystyle wrestling and VFS Chicago, honing his skills for each upcoming bout.