Max Holloway vs Yair Rodriguez — Fight recap

Max Holloway defeated Yair Rodriguez by unanimous decision over five rounds on November 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. Holloway's striking volume overwhelmed Rodriguez throughout, landing 230 of 404 significant strikes (56%) compared to Rodriguez's 159 of 352 (45%), while controlling the cage for 6:49 against Rodriguez's 1:20.

The featherweight contender also secured three of five takedown attempts (60%) and landed 129 head strikes and 66 body strikes, establishing a clear striking and grappling advantage. Rodriguez showed competence in leg kicks, connecting on 57 of 64 attempts, but couldn't overcome Holloway's relentless pace and accuracy.

Holloway's dominant performance reasserted his status as a top featherweight contender and potential title challenger.