Featherweight#4 RankedACTIVE
Yair Rodriguez
21-5
1 Win Streak
Age
32
Height
5'11"
Weight
146 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
13:14
Gym
Izzystyle wrestling & VFS Chicago
UFC Record
11-4-1(16 bouts)
Wins By
4 KO 1 Sub 6 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 3R3 5R5 2
Last 5
WLWWW
Finish Rate
62%
Bonuses
9
Style
Freestyle
Location
Hidalgo Del Parral, Mexico
Last Fight2025-04-12
PF
W - Patricio Freire
KO/TKOR5 4:59
Elbow to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
W - Dan IgeDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
CS
vs Chan Sung Jung
UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbow to Head At Distance
R5 4:59
KO/TKOElbow to Head At Distance·R5 4:59
LOSS
BO
vs Brian Ortega
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control
R3 0:58
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R3 0:58
WIN
AC
vs Alex Caceres
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Caceres· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
BP
vs BJ Penn
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Penn· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 0:24
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 0:24
WIN
BO
vs Brian Ortega
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
to Shoulder injury
R1 4:11
KO/TKOto Shoulder injury·R1 4:11
LOSS
MH
vs Max Holloway
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
JS
vs Jeremy Stephens
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Weidman· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
NC
JS
vs Jeremy Stephens
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Stephens· 2025-09-27
Could Not Continue
Eye Poke by Rodriguez
R1 0:15
Could Not ContinueEye Poke by Rodriguez·R1 0:15
WIN
PF
vs Patricio Freire
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes· 2025-04-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AV
vs Alexander Volkanovski
UFC 290: Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez· 2023-07-08
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 4:19
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 4:19
WIN
JE
vs Josh Emmett
UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski· 2023-02-11
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R2 4:19
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R2 4:19
LOSS
FE
vs Frankie Edgar
UFC 211: Miocic vs. Dos Santos· 2017-05-13
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Eye Injury
R2 5:00
TKO - Doctor's StoppageEye Injury·R2 5:00
WIN
AF
vs Andre Fili
UFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux· 2016-04-23
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance Switch Kick
R2 2:15
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Switch Kick·R2 2:15
WIN
DH
vs Dan Hooker
UFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson· 2015-10-03
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CR
vs Charles Rosa
UFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum· 2015-06-13
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
LM
vs Leonardo Morales
UFC 180: Werdum vs Hunt· 2014-11-15
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.7/min
Grappling
0.71 TD
Defense
53%
⚖️Yair adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
17 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Elbows
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+81% vs div avg
82%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
76%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
59%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
53%
Triangles
41%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
41%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
4× detected
Clinch → Takedown
4× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Elbows (82%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (158%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 311% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
4
80% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
20% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)
Elbow to Head At Distance
#11
25% of KOs
Kick to Head At Distance
Switch Kick
#21
25% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#31
25% of KOs
to
Shoulder injury
#41
25% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Guard
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 80% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Elbow to Head At Distance leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (16/100). Opponents exploit this.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
47%
Average
Division Rank#27 of 45
0%100%
Striking Defense
53%
Average
Division Rank#24 of 45
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
45% acc78%
Clinch
71% acc7%
Ground
65% acc15%
Striking Differential+0.87/min
4.65 landed/min3.78 absorbed/min
4.65
Landed/Min
3.78
Absorbed/Min
0.35
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed984
Sig. Strikes Attempted2096
Key Insights
Yair is a distance-first striker, with 78% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (25%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 78% of output at range with 45% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 15% from ground at 65% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
29%
Low
Division Rank#36 of 45
0%100%
TD Defense
59%
Above Avg
Division Rank#32 of 45
0%100%
TD Success Rate
24%
Landed
8
Defended
26
Total
34
0.71
TD / 15min
0.64
Sub / 15min
8
TD Landed
34
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
10
Landed
34
Attempted
29%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
9 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
44%
R2
44%
R3
11%
Key Insights
5 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (29%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
984
1.38
Ratio
Absorbed
712
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
5/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
32.1
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.5
Standing %
92%
R3 vs R1 Output
92%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (32.1) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 16 fights
R1 Control
0:32
R2 Control
0:28
R3 Control
0:14
R1 to Final
-5%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+12.1pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+12.1pp
Body
-3.6pp
Leg
-8.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+13.7pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 3 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
20.5
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
27.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
134%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#20
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#21
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#27
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#24
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#20
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#36
of 45
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#16
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#17
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2990
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 5
40% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights