Almost two weeks ago, fast-rising UFC prospect Yair Rodriguez was unceremoniously released from the company. The reason for this major decision was said to be connected to “El Pantera” supposedly turning down a couple of fights, particularly against Ricardo Lamas and Zabit Magomedsharipov.
The 25-year-old fighter never got the chance to air his side of the story, until his appearance on Monday’s episode of The MMA Hour.
“I got to talk to (UFC matchmaker) Sean Shelby and I told him I was able to fight Josh Emmett in February in Orlando, Florida, to headline that event (UFC on FOX 28).