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Yair Rodriguez to face Steve Garcia at UFC 335 on December 12

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 6:31 PM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Yair Rodriguez to face Steve Garcia at UFC 335 on December 12
Summary

Yair Rodriguez is set to return to the Octagon against Steve Garcia in a featherweight bout at UFC 335 on December 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Rodriguez (20-5) has not fought since defeating Patricio Freire by unanimous decision at UFC 314 in April 2025, halting a two-fight losing streak. Garcia (19-6) hopes to bounce back after a second-round stoppage loss to Diego Lopes at UFC Freedom 250 in June, which ended his seven-fight winning streak. The Ultimate Fighting Championship has yet to officially announce the matchup.

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  • •Rodriguez last fought in April 2025 at UFC 314.
  • •Garcia suffered a loss in June at UFC Freedom 250.
  • •UFC 335 takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
  • •The fight is scheduled for three rounds.
Latest Updates
  • 6:31 PMSherdog — Report: Yair Rodriguez nears UFC return against Steve Garcia after long layoff
  • 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Yair Rodriguez nears UFC return against Steve Garcia after long layoff
What they're saying
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Steve Garcia and Yair Rodriguez are expected to meet in a three-round featherweight bout at UFC 335 on Dec. 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

— Sherdogby SouravChakraborty@sherdog.com (Sourav Chakraborty)
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Steve Garcia and Yair Rodriguez are expected to meet in a three-round featherweight bout at UFC 335 on Dec. 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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