Bleacher Report · Jun 15, 2015
Yair Rodriguez: I Had 'Less' Than $400 Before UFC 188
Yair Rodriguez stepped into the cage on Saturday night with only five professional fights and less than $400 to his name. Standing across from him was Charles Rosa, one of the most intriguing prospects in the featherweight division.
Looking across the open sea of Octagon canvas, Rodriguez saw opportunity where most see fear. He was competing on the main card of UFC 188, a pay-per-view card in Mexico City headlined by Cain Velasquez. With bright lights, cameras and celebrities in his peripheral, Rodriguez stormed forward like a seasoned veteran looking to steal the show.