Yair Rodriguez

Featherweight Division

Unranked

STRIKING

Punch Power A

Punch Speed S

Kick Power S

Kick Speed S

Accuracy A

Strike Defense A

GRAPPLING

Takedowns D

TD Defense B

Sub Defense B

Ground Game C

PHYSICAL & TACTICAL

Stamina A

Chin A

Fight IQ S

Reach 72"

SIGNATURE

▸Spinning back elbow

▸Front snap kick to the chin

▸Oblique leg kick

STRENGTHS / WEAKNESSES

+Elite speed and power across all striking outputs paired with high accuracy and sharp striking defense

−Mediocre takedown defense and limited grappling make him vulnerable to being controlled on the mat

+Exceptional fight IQ and creative unorthodox striking that catches traditional opponents off guard

−High-risk flashy technique usage leaves him open to well-timed counterstrikes from patient opponents

+Solid chin and high stamina allow him to maintain consistent high output across full 25-minute fights

−Below-average submission defense puts him at risk of finishes when grounded by skilled grapplers

MATCHUPS

BESTPure striking-focused featherweights with no offensive wrestling threat and slow defensive reactions, who will be forced to engage at Yair's preferred long-range kickboxing pace with no way to exploit his grappling gaps

HARDWrestling-heavy featherweights with strong top control and high-level submission skills, who can consistently take Yair down, shut down his dynamic striking offense, and hunt for finishes on the mat

Fighter Intel

B TIER KICKBOXER KO THREAT

Top Attributes

Kick SpeedKick PowerPunch Speed

vs Division Average

Striking

Grappling

-13

Defense

-2

Physical

Combat Profile

Yair Rodriguez is a Mexican superstar celebrated for his dynamic, unorthodox striking and spectacular highlight-reel knockouts. Known as "El Pantera," he utilizes a diverse arsenal of flying knees, spinning elbows, and switch kicks to bewilder opponents. His signature moment, a last-second flying elbow against Jeremy Stephens, showcases his incredible creativity and timing. Rodriguez fights with a fluid, rhythmic style that makes him a nightmare matchup for traditional martial artists.

Tactical Advantage

Rodriguez exploits opponents who are stationary or predictable in their movement, allowing him to set up complex attacks from unique angles. He requires space to operate effectively, using his long reach to keep fighters at bay while picking them apart with technical kicks. He struggles against relentless pressure fighters who can cut off the cage and deny him the room to load up his signature strikes. His tactical success depends on maintaining a high guard and using distance management to frustrate aggressors.

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