Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Yair Rodriguez after UFC Fight Night 197 loss?

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Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Yair Rodriguez after UFC Fight Night 197 loss?

(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Max Holloway after UFC Fight Night 197 win?)

Yair Rodriguez returned to the octagon from a two-year layoff on Saturday and pushed Max Holloway to the limit in the UFC Fight Night 197 main event.

Although Rodriguez (13-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) came out on the losing end of a unanimous decision against Holloway (23-6 MMA, 19-6 UFC) at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, he exceeded the expectations of most by winning multiple rounds in the “Fight of the Night.”

UFC president Dana White said post-fight that Rodriguez lost no stock in defeat, so what should come next for him?

Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on Rodriguez’s future after his UFC fight Night 197 loss.

Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Yair Rodriguez after UFC Fight Night 197 loss?