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Yair Rodriguez is the number 2 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 facts

Birth PlaceParral, Chihuahua, Mexico
Father’s NameRigoberto Rodriguez Olivas
Mother’s NameNorma Alicia Portillo.
Star SignLibra
Net Worth (2023)$7 Million (Estimated)
Last Fight Earnings$382,000
Age30
Date of BirthOctober 6, 1992
EducationTo be updated
NationalityMexican
MMA DebutOctober 10, 2011
MMA Record15-3 (1 NC)
DivisionsFeatherweight
Achievements4x Fight of the Night, 3x Performance of the Night
WifeTo be updated
ChildrenTo be updated
EndorsementsToyo Tires
Social MediaInstagram, Twitter

Yair Rodriguez has been an integral part of the UFC for over 8 years. The Mexican still has a long way to go.

Last Updated: 07-07-2023

Yair Rodriguez Net Worth and Payouts

Yair Rodriguez has a net worth of approximately $7 million. Thanks to his 8-year-long UFC career.

For his first fight in the UFC, at UFC 180, Rodriguez earned $16,000 for his unanimous decision win over Leonardo Morales.

Dana White is unsure about the future of Yair Rodriguez in the UFC
Yair Rodriguez celebrates his victory over BJ Penn (not pictured) during the UFC Fight Night event at the at Talking Stick Resort Arena on January 15, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

His biggest payday was against Josh Emmett at UFC 284. For his second-round submission win over Emmett, Rodriguez earned $382,000.

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.

Yair Rodriguez was released by UFC in 2018
Yair Rodriguez prepares to fight BJ Penn (not pictured) during the UFC Fight Night event at the at Talking Stick Resort Arena on January 15, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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 15 wins and 3 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

What is Yair Rodriguez’s net worth?

Yair Rodriguez’s net worth is approximately $7 million.

Where was Yair Rodriguez born?

Yair Rodriguez was born in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico.

When was Yair Rodrgiuez born?

Yair Rodriguez was born on the 6th of October, 1992.

When did Yair Rodriguez make his MMA debut?

Yair Rodriguez was born on the 10th of October, 2011.

Who are Yair Rodriguez’s parents?

Yair Rodriguez’s parents are Rigoberto Rodriguez Olivas and Norma Alicia Portillo.

What is Yair Rodriguez’s MMA record?

Yair Rodriguez’s MMA record is 15 wins and 3 losses.

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