Mexican featherweight contender whose acrobatic spinning techniques, creative unorthodox striking and flair have produced some of the most visually spectacular performances in UFC history.
Yair Rodriguez is a Mexican featherweight known as 'El Pantera' for his acrobatic and creative striking style, incorporating spinning and jumping attacks that have produced some of the UFC's most memorable finishes. His extraordinary elbow knockout of Chan Sung Jung with one second remaining in Round 5 is one of the most astonishing moments in UFC history. Rodriguez's entertaining style and Mexican fighting spirit have made him one of the sport's most beloved fighters.
Career Journey
Timeline
1993
👶 Born in Mexico City, Mexico