Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez booked to headline UFC’s July 17 event

We last saw flashy featherweight contender Yair Rodriguez inside the UFC Octagon 2019, when he faced Jeremy Stephens in a rematch. “El Pantera” sat…

By: Milan Ordoñez | 2 years ago
Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez booked to headline UFC’s July 17 event
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We last saw flashy featherweight contender Yair Rodriguez inside the UFC Octagon 2019, when he faced Jeremy Stephens in a rematch. “El Pantera” sat out the entire 2020 and spent six months serving a USADA-imposed suspension.

The 28-year-old Rodriguez (13-2) is now set to make his return this year. His first assignment back: a headliner against former featherweight champion Max Holloway.

ESPN’s Brett Okamoto broke the news on Wednesday, revealing that the bout will take place on July 17.

Holloway (23-5) is fresh off his record-breaking performance and five-round beating of Calvin Kattar early this year in Fight Island. In the said fight, he attempted a total of 744 significant strikes (445 of which he landed), surpassing Colby Covington’s previous record of 515 from the 2019 Robbie Lawler fight.

Also part of the July 17 event, which likely takes place at the APEX is the return of former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate. She will face number 12-ranked Marion Reneau.

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Milan Ordoñez
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Milan Ordoñez has been covering combat sports since 2012 and has been part of the Bloody Elbow staff since 2016. He’s also competed in amateur mixed martial arts and submission grappling tournaments.

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