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Yair Rodriguez talks stalling accusations vs. Korean Zombie, Brandon Moreno inspiration, Islam-Volk

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Hey everyone,

Here is the interview with Yair Rodriguez. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions and apologies for the delay in sharing it here. You will find the full video, timestamps and select quotes below. You can also click here to read the full CBS Sports feature.



Full timestamps are below:
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Aftermath of Yair Rodriguez vs Brian Ortega
1:40 - Makhachev vs Volkanovski
2:55 - Max Holloway vs Yair Rodriguez, improvements made
4:20 - Rodriguez vs Emmett preview
5:15 - Reflecting on Frankie Edgar fight
6:30 - Tactics against "Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung
8:28 - Reacting to Brandon Moreno winning the UFC flyweight title
9:37 - Drawing inspiration from Moreno
10:25 - Mexico could have four UFC champions by the end of 2023
11:30 - Mexico's sports culture
12:42 - Fighting in Mexico in September
13:25 - Rapidfire: Food, family, Mexican athletes and more

Select quotes below.

Yair Rodriguez on Makhachev vs. Volkanovski: "There is a really small number of fighters that can hold two divisions because it's super hard. Holding one is hard, holding two is really hard. I think Volk is one of those fighters that can hold two divisions. If he is able to conquer the 155 division, I think he'll probably want to fight in the 145 division which is going to be really interesting to see. But he still has to face Islam and I think Islam is a really tough opponent for anybody."

Yair Rodriguez on Josh Emmett fight: "I expect a superhuman. I expect the best version of himself because I don't really look down on anybody. I'm not looking past this guy. I am sure of what he's capable of doing to deliver the hard punches and the cardio. I'm sure he's a great opponent. I'm here to win and he's here to win as well. It's going to be a war."

Taking inspiration from Brandon Moreno: "I saw him go through really hard moments in his career and his life. I'm sure he deserves this 100 percent. He's proof of whenever you put all your effort into whatever you want, regardless of what you do, it's going to be there one day. You have to keep dreaming and believing that you can do it and eventually things will happen."

UFC potentially having four Mexican champions by year's end: "It'll be like a dream come true. It's good thinking about it. I visualize myself with the belt and I visualize my friends with the belts..."
 
Shak_Fu said:
Hey everyone,

Here is the interview with Yair Rodriguez. Thanks to everyone who submitted questions and apologies for the delay in sharing it here. You will find the full video, timestamps and select quotes below. You can also click here to read the full CBS Sports feature.



Full timestamps are below:
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Aftermath of Yair Rodriguez vs Brian Ortega
1:40 - Makhachev vs Volkanovski
2:55 - Max Holloway vs Yair Rodriguez, improvements made
4:20 - Rodriguez vs Emmett preview
5:15 - Reflecting on Frankie Edgar fight
6:30 - Tactics against "Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung
8:28 - Reacting to Brandon Moreno winning the UFC flyweight title
9:37 - Drawing inspiration from Moreno
10:25 - Mexico could have four UFC champions by the end of 2023
11:30 - Mexico's sports culture
12:42 - Fighting in Mexico in September
13:25 - Rapidfire: Food, family, Mexican athletes and more

Select quotes below.

Yair Rodriguez on Makhachev vs. Volkanovski: "There is a really small number of fighters that can hold two divisions because it's super hard. Holding one is hard, holding two is really hard. I think Volk is one of those fighters that can hold two divisions. If he is able to conquer the 155 division, I think he'll probably want to fight in the 145 division which is going to be really interesting to see. But he still has to face Islam and I think Islam is a really tough opponent for anybody."

Yair Rodriguez on Josh Emmett fight: "I expect a superhuman. I expect the best version of himself because I don't really look down on anybody. I'm not looking past this guy. I am sure of what he's capable of doing to deliver the hard punches and the cardio. I'm sure he's a great opponent. I'm here to win and he's here to win as well. It's going to be a war."

Taking inspiration from Brandon Moreno: "I saw him go through really hard moments in his career and his life. I'm sure he deserves this 100 percent. He's proof of whenever you put all your effort into whatever you want, regardless of what you do, it's going to be there one day. You have to keep dreaming and believing that you can do it and eventually things will happen."

UFC potentially having four Mexican champions by year's end: "It'll be like a dream come true. It's good thinking about it. I visualize myself with the belt and I visualize my friends with the belts..."
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Yo Rodriguez! You been talking big about Volk and Emmett, but lemme tell you something, Dalco's coming to send you to the shadow realm! You talkin' bout Volk holding two divisions and being a tough opponent, but Dalco ain't afraid of nobody. And don't think you're gonna walk over Emmett either, cuz Dalco's gonna leave you seeing stars!

And don't get me started on that Brandon Moreno inspiration, you best wake up from that dream cuz Dalco's about to crush it. Mexican champions? Pfft, you ain't got what it takes to even make it to the belt, let alone win it. You better stick to visualizing yourself eating tacos, cuz that's all you'll be doing after Dalco's finished with you.
 
Nah. Even then, he took the fight on 2 weeks notice, people shouldn't cry about him stalling a little bit in a 5 round fight. I didn't even remember it as "stalling" at all, but him just being a little bit overly respecting.
 
Guy has fought 3 times in the last 4+ years since this fight... hope he gets ktfo just for the sake of the division. Him and Ortega are plagues and need to go. Also, genuine lol if someone replies trying to claim a 15 second eye poke was a fight
 
15089371 said:
Nah. Even then, he took the fight on 2 weeks notice, people shouldn't cry about him stalling a little bit in a 5 round fight. I didn't even remember it as "stalling" at all, but him just being a little bit overly respecting.
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Lol nobody is that respectful bud, he was going for hugs like every min especially when zombie was turning up.
 
jjoaogbs said:
Yo Rodriguez! You been talking big about Volk and Emmett, but lemme tell you something, Dalco's coming to send you to the shadow realm! You talkin' bout Volk holding two divisions and being a tough opponent, but Dalco ain't afraid of nobody. And don't think you're gonna walk over Emmett either, cuz Dalco's gonna leave you seeing stars!

And don't get me started on that Brandon Moreno inspiration, you best wake up from that dream cuz Dalco's about to crush it. Mexican champions? Pfft, you ain't got what it takes to even make it to the belt, let alone win it. You better stick to visualizing yourself eating tacos, cuz that's all you'll be doing after Dalco's finished with you.
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Dang and I thought I didn’t like Yair. You’ve taken it to another level.
 
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