Yair Rodriguez is set to make his comeback to the UFC cage this weekend He will be taking on the former featherweight title challenger, Brian Ortega. This is his first fight after his brutal defeat against the former featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski in July of last year. As we await the return of ‘El Pantera’ inside the cage, let us take a look at his life outside the sport.

Rodriguez and Ortega first fought in the UFC back in July 2022. Unfortunately, that fight ended in the very first round after Ortega injured his shoulder. As the #3 and #4 ranked featherweights prepare to test each other’s mettle once again, there are questions popping up about their personal lives well. Ortega showed up to a face-off at media day with his kids. What about Rodriguez? What is going on in his romantic life? Let us take a look at that front.

Who is Yair Rodgriguez dating? Is he single?

As per several reports, Yair Rodgriguez is not married. His personal life has been kept away from the public limelight. However, there are rumors that he might be in a relationship with UFC flyweight champion Alexa Grasso.

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There is a lot in common between the two. Both of them are Mexican combatants fighting in the UFC. Grasso competes in the flyweight division and boasts an impressive record of 16 wins with only three defeats. Moreover, she has an immense social media presence as she boasts more than a million followers on Instagram. Apart from that, the two have been seen together in public on multiple occasions for the promotion of their fights.

Neither of them has confirmed or denied any rumors about them being in a relationship. However, it is speculated that the two have been locked in since 2019 when they fought on the same fight card, UFC Fight Night 159 and continue to be in a relationship. That being said, it bears mention that Rodgriguez himself claims he has no social life, let alone a romantic life.

‘El Pantera’ reflects on not having friends and girlfriend

Back in 2017, during his come-up, ‘El Pantera’ was filled with passion for fighting. Moreover, he wanted to focus on mastering his craft and subsequently, he did not have any vice. In an interview with TMZ, he revealed that he has no life outside of fighting and does have neither any friends nor a girlfriend.

In the interview, he said, “I don’t have friends. The only thing that I do is use training for fighting. That’s it. Does my life revolve around it? I don’t have a girlfriend, I don’t have anything else to focus on but fighting.” 

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It is safe to say that there is a contradiction between certain narratives and his statements. However, it bears a mention that his comments were months before 2019. So we let you be the judge, do you think he is dating Grasso? Share with us your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.

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