In Patrício Pitbull's UFC debut , it was Yair Rodriguez who shone . The Mexican, who had already stolen the show at the press conference, frustrated the Brazilian with distance control and high kicks, ultimately securing the victory by judges' decision.
In the post-fight interview, Yair Rodriguez used Joe Rogan's microphone to show respect for Patrício and take the opportunity to ask for a chance to fight for the UFC featherweight title (up to 65,7kg).
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“I joined the fight, I worked for this. I knew he was very tough, I wanted to finish him in the first round, but he is very resilient, he has all my respect. Now I need to focus on the next one. I want to fight for the belt in September, in Mexico. Whoever wins the fight today, I want the belt,” said Pantera.
With the victory, 'Pantera' broke a streak of two consecutive defeats. The Brazilian, at 38 years old, suffered the eighth defeat of his career.
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