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9. Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett

Josh Emmett and Yair Rodriguez will clash at UFC 284. Photo via Instagram

At UFC 284 in February, striking phenom Yair ”El Pantera” Rodriguez clashed with the heavy-hitting Josh Emmett in a highly entertaining fight and the interim featherweight title on the line.

Rodriguez started the action with a series of creative and hard kicks, including a punishing blow to the body that really seemed to hurt his opponent.

Emmett had a more boxing-heavy approach and eventually connected with a devastating punch that dropped Yair ”El Pantera” to the canvas. However, the Mexican didn’t appear hurt and the fight continued on the mat.

In the high-paced second round, Rodriguez landed a couple of hard body kicks to the same spot that hurt his opponent in the first round.

He was pouring on with slick combinations and kicks before attempting a flying knee that took the fight to the ground. Rodriguez stayed busy off his back before securing a triangle submission that made Emmett tap at 4:19. The victory was Rodirguez’s first via submission in the promotion and what better way to win the interim featherweight title?