Yair Rodriguez admits his mistakes in the fight against Alexander Volkanovski.
In July, Rodriguez faced Volkanovski in a featherweight title match at UFC 290 and lost to the champion in the third round. Despite the defeat, he sees it as a lesson for his future career.
Rodriguez mentioned that he should have listened more to his corner during the fight. He confessed that he made some adjustments during the match but failed to heed his corner’s advice, leading to his downfall in the final round.
He recounted how he tried to quickly recover after being hit, but a subsequent punch left him unable to defend effectively.
Initially upset by the loss, Rodriguez later reflected that his story with Volkanovski might not be finished and sees himself contending for the title again.
He expressed optimism about his position in the division and his upcoming fight with Brian Ortega, aiming for a victorious rematch.
Rodriguez is set to face Ortega in a rematch, and the bout holds significance as it takes place in Mexico, where Rodriguez feels the hometown advantage will play a crucial role.
Although not headlining the event, Rodriguez looks forward to the fight and believes the outcome will be different from their last encounter.
Regarding the fight strategy, Rodriguez predicts Ortega’s approach and is confident in his ability to secure a win in the upcoming match.
The UFC Mexico event, scheduled for February 24th, will see Rodriguez face off against Ortega in what promises to be an exciting rematch.
Rodriguez is hopeful that the home crowd advantage will help him secure a victory and replicate the success of their initial encounter.
The UFC Mexico event will also feature a flyweight rematch between Brandon Moreno and Brandon Roybal.
