Yair Rodríguez shuts down Pitbull at UFC 314
Mexican featherweight star Yair Rodríguez stole the spotlight at UFC 314 by shutting down Patricio Pitbull’s long-awaited UFC debut. In what was billed as a major cross-promotional clash, Rodríguez delivered a masterclass performance to earn a unanimous decision victory (30-27 x3) at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The headline? Yair Rodríguez shuts down Pitbull at UFC 314 — and he made sure everyone knew he’s coming for the win!.
With Trump Watching, Yair Calls for a Title Shot in Mexico
Adding to the spectacle, U.S. President Donald Trump was in attendance, witnessing the Mexican star put on a technical clinic. After his win, Rodríguez didn’t waste any time. “I want to fight in Guadalajara for the title,” he declared in the cage, turning his focus to the winner of the main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes.
Rodríguez Proves He Still Belongs Among the Elite
Ranked No. 8 in the world at 145 lbs, Yair Rodríguez (now 20-5, 1 NC) showed why he’s still a top contender. He kept Pitbull — Bellator’s former double champ — on the back foot with speed, accuracy, and fluid movement. Pitbull, ranked No. 9 coming in, simply couldn’t find his rhythm against the rangy and explosive Rodríguez.
Guadalajara: The Next Big UFC Title Destination?
Rodríguez’s post-fight callout didn’t just electrify Mexican fans — it made sense. A UFC title fight in Guadalajara would be a massive moment for Latin American MMA. With Yair back in form and the featherweight division heating up, the stars may be aligning for a historic showdown on Mexican soil.
Is a Title Fight in Mexico Next for “El Pantera”?
Yair Rodríguez shut down the hype around Pitbull’s debut and lit a fire under the UFC featherweight title picture. Now, the only question is — will the UFC make Guadalajara the next fight capital?
