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Yair Rodriguez reportedly moving from featherweight to lightweight division

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UFC fighter Yair Rodriguez is reportedly moving from the featherweight division to lightweight, according to his teammate Belal Muhammad. This transition aims to alleviate the physical toll of weight cutting and potentially offer a fresh start against new competitors. While not officially confirmed, the move could lead to matchups against notable lightweight contenders like Rafael Fiziev. AI

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Yair Rodriguez reportedly moving from featherweight to lightweight division

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Brian Mazique, Contributor ·

    Former UFC Featherweight Champion Is Moving Up To Lightweight, Per Teammate

    Belal Muhammad says former interim featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez is permanently moving up to lightweight, raising a possible matchup with Rafael Fiziev.

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