Brian Ortega lost his last bout to featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Yair Rodriguez is coming off a defeat to No. 1 contender Max Holloway. Now, Ortega and Rodriguez will fight with a potential title shot on the line in the main event of UFC on ABC 3 this Saturday night. […]
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MMA Notebook: Holloway Outlasts Rodriguez, Edwards Blasts Masvidal Withdrawal
Max Holloway turned back a challenge from rising star Yair Rodriguez on Saturday, winning a thrilling bout by unanimous decision to defend his place in the UFC featherweight title pecking order. Holloway scored a 49-46, 48-47, 48-47 win, but the bout was far more exciting than the lack of finish […]
UFC Fight Night: Yair Rodriguez Looks for Upset Win Over Max Holloway in Featherweight Main Event
Yair Rodriguez has established himself as one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC, capable of highlight-reel finishes at any moment. Now, he’ll get the chance to show he’s also a title contender when he takes on Max Holloway in the main event of UFC Fight Night 197 on […]