Yair Rodriguez is the number 5 ranked featherweight plying his trade in the UFC, and here is everything you need to know about him, including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Yair Rodriguez has been an integral part of the UFC for over 10 years. The Mexican still has a long way to go. He competes in the featherweight division of the UFC.
Yair Rodriguez Net Worth and Payouts
Yair Rodriguez has a net worth of approximately $7.5 million. Thanks to his 10-year-long UFC career. Rodriguez has earned $3 million from MMA. He is the 4th richest UFC fighter and one of the richest MMA fighters of all time.
For his first fight in the UFC, at UFC 180, Rodriguez earned $16,000 for his unanimous decision win over Leonardo Morales.
His biggest payday was against Josh Emmett at UFC 284. For his second-round submission win over Emmett, Rodriguez earned $382,000. Yair Rodriguez will battle against Patrício Pitbull at UFC 314 in April 2025. This will be his first bout in 2025. Rodriguez lost his last clash against Brian Ortega at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 and received $270,000 for the clash.
Yair Rodriguez MMA career and UFC record
Yair Rodriguez made his debut on the 10th of October, 2011 at Mexican Fighter Promotions 8. He took on Jonatan Guzman and earned a unanimous decision victory.
In the next fight, he took on Edgar Balderrama, and earned a first-round submission win, at Jueves DIC 22.
Following a win against Carlos Ricardo at The Supreme Cage 1, Rodriguez suffered his first loss, against Roberto Herrera at Mexican Fighter Promotions 13.
Rodriguez bounced back with two wins, over Edgar Juarez and Angelo Duarte before moving to the UFC.
He made his UFC debut on the 15th of November, 2014, at UFC 180. He started off with a unanimous decision win over Leonardo Morales.
Rodriguez then beat Charles Rosa, Dan Hooker, Andre Fili, Alex Caceres and B.J. Penn before suffering his first UFC loss against Frankie Edgar.
At UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs Rodriguez, he earned a stunning last-second KO win over Chan Sung Jung.
Since then Rodriguez has won 3, lost 1, and one NC.
At UFC 284, Rodriguez got his first UFC belt. Beating Josh Emmett by submission in the second round, saw the Mexican win the interim featherweight belt.
Rodriguez’s MMA record reads 19 wins and 5 losses.
Yair Rodriguez Family, Personal Life and Endorsements
Yair Rodriguez was born on the 6th of October, 1992 in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico to parents Rigoberto Rodriguez Olivas and Norma Alicia Portillo.
He began training in Taekwondo when he was just 5 years old.
There is not enough information available about his relationship status. Any information once available will be updated soon.
Rodriguez endorses Toyo Tires.
FAQs about Yair Rodriguez
Yair Rodriguez’s net worth is approximately $7 million.
Yair Rodriguez was born in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Yair Rodriguez was born on the 6th of October, 1992.
Yair Rodriguez was born on the 10th of October, 2011.
Yair Rodriguez’s parents are Rigoberto Rodriguez Olivas and Norma Alicia Portillo.
Yair Rodriguez’s MMA record is 15 wins and 3 losses.
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