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Alexander Volkanovski is not interested in a rematch with Yair Rodriguez, as many believe it wouldn't be a compelling fight, and suggests Rodriguez should face Diego Lopes instead. Former UFC champion Robert Whittaker agrees, emphasizing that the rematch isn't desired by fans and that Rodriguez has work to do before a title shot.
Yair Rodriguez remains positive after being submitted by Brian Ortega at UFC Fight Night 237 in Mexico City, expressing gratitude for the support and love from his fans and team. This loss marks his second consecutive defeat, following a previous loss to Alexander Volkanovski, and comes after a previous victory over Ortega due to injury. Despite the setback, Rodriguez is determined to keep moving forward and fighting for a better future.
At UFC Fight Night 237, Brandon Moreno suffered a heartbreaking split decision loss in Mexico, while Brandon Royval's risk paid off with a win and potential title shot. Yair Rodriguez missed a chance for a title shot after being submitted by Brian Ortega, who showcased a strong comeback with improved wrestling skills, marking a much-needed first step in his "rebirth" in MMA.
At UFC Fight Night 237, Brandon Royval secured a split decision victory over Brandon Moreno, while Brian Ortega defeated Yair Rodriguez with a stoppage, marking Rodriguez's first career slump with consecutive losses. Other notable results included Daniel Zellhuber's decision win over Francisco Prado and Manuel Torres' stoppage victory against Chris Duncan. Additionally, Raoni Barcelos, Jesus Aguilar, Edgar Chairez, Fares Ziam, Ronaldo Rodriguez, Felipe dos Santos, and Muhammad Naimov also emerged victorious in their respective fights.
Brian Ortega overcame a freak ankle injury during his UFC Mexico City fight against Yair Rodriguez to secure a third-round submission win. He expressed respect for former champion Alexander Volkanovski and called out the disrespectful behavior towards him, while also expressing willingness to challenge new champion Ilia Topuria in Spain if Volkanovski needs time off. Ortega emphasized his resilience and willingness to face tough opponents, showcasing his determination to compete at the highest level in the featherweight division.
Brian Ortega made a memorable comeback at UFC Mexico City, securing a come-from-behind win over Yair Rodriguez and earning a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Other bonuses went to Manuel Torres for his first-round submission, and Daniel Zellhuber and Francisco Prado for their Fight of the Night. Brandon Royval defeated Brandon Moreno in the main event.
Brian Ortega made an impressive comeback with a stunning third-round submission of Yair Rodriguez at UFC Mexico City, despite being badly hurt in the opening round and possibly suffering an ankle injury. Fellow fighters praised Ortega's toughness and grit, with many expressing amazement at his performance and resilience.
Brian Ortega overcame an ankle injury and a barrage of strikes from Yair Rodriguez to secure a remarkable comeback victory in the UFC Mexico City co-main event. After surviving the onslaught, Ortega utilized his grappling skills to secure an arm-triangle choke in the third round, forcing Rodriguez to tap out. This win marks Ortega's return to the featherweight division after nearly two years and places him back in the title contention conversation.
UFC Mexico City is set to feature two potential title eliminators as Brandon Moreno takes on Brandon Royval and Yair Rodriguez faces Brian Ortega. The event will also showcase other main card matchups, including Daniel Zellhuber vs. Francisco Prado, Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Ricky Turcios, Yazmin Jauregui vs. Sam Hughes, and Manuel Torres vs. Chris Duncan. The entire event will be live on ESPN+ on Saturday, Feb. 25, with a preliminary portion starting at 7 p.m. ET and a main card at 10 p.m. ET.
UFC Mexico City featured a main event rematch between Brandon Moreno and Brandon Royval, with Moreno emerging victorious. In the co-main event, Yair Rodriguez faced Brian Ortega in a featherweight rematch. The event also included a lineup of other exciting fights, with live blogs covering the top two matchups.
All 26 fighters for the UFC Mexico City event will weigh in, with live video coverage available. Brandon Moreno and Brandon Royval must weigh no more than 126 pounds for their non-title flyweight fight, while Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega need to hit 146 pounds or less for their co-main event. The official weigh-ins are at 10 a.m. ET, with ceremonial weigh-ins at 6 p.m. ET. The main card and preliminary card matchups are also listed.
At the UFC Mexico City official weigh-ins, Brandon Moreno, Brandon Royval, Yair Rodriguez, and Brian Ortega made weight for their respective rematches, while Edgar Chairez and Daniel Lacerda both missed weight for their rematch, causing uncertainty about the bout's status. The Chairez-Lacerda matchup has been plagued with issues, including a previous no-contest and Lacerda's medical withdrawal from a rescheduled fight. The headliners seek revenge after previous losses, and the official weigh-in results for the event are listed.
Yair Rodriguez suffered a loss to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 290, ending his interim champion reign. Despite the defeat, Rodriguez remains optimistic and resilient, expressing gratitude to his fans and congratulating Volkanovski on his performance. Rodriguez looks forward to future opportunities and potentially seeks a rematch with Brian Ortega or a bout against Arnold Allen.
Yair Rodriguez remains resilient and promises to come back stronger after his third-round TKO loss to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 290. Rodriguez praised Volkanovski's performance and expressed gratitude to his supporters, vowing to make them proud in future opportunities. Despite the setback, Rodriguez's spirit remains unbroken, and he has a history of bouncing back stronger after previous defeats.
Yair Rodriguez suffered a third-round TKO loss to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 290, failing to unify the featherweight titles. After years of working his way to the top, Rodriguez's future in the sport is uncertain.