Yair Rodriguez
“El Pantera”
#5 FeatherweightRecord 20-5-0Mexico
The style
Creative Striker
Unorthodox kicks · Explosiveness · Finishing ability
GrapplingStriking
Former interim featherweight champion and Mexico's most spectacular striker, known for wild spinning and jumping attacks. Snapped a two-fight skid with a decision over Patricio Pitbull at UFC 314 in April 2025. Booked to headline Noche UFC against Jean Silva on September 12, 2026. Record shown excludes one no contest.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 20-5-0 |
| Age | 33 |
| Height | 5'11" |
| Reach | 71" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Country | Mexico |
| Team | — |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | 4.65 |
| Striking accuracy | 47% |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | 3.78 |
| Striking defense | 53% |
| Takedowns / 15 min | 0.71 |
| Takedown accuracy | 28% |
| Takedown defense | 59% |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | 0.64 |
How they win
8 KO/TKO5 SUB7 DEC
How they lose
3 KO/TKO1 SUB1 DEC
On The Fight Brief
No fight breakdowns yet — they’ll appear here when Rodriguez lands on a covered card.