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Old “Hate” Tweet From Yair Rodriguez directed towards Robert Whittaker Resurfaces
The flames of a past hate tweet has resurfaced as Yair Rodriguez and Robert Whittaker find themselves on the same fight card at UFC 290. An old tweet from Rodriguez, directed at Whittaker, has resurfaced, capturing the attention of MMA fans worldwide.
The tweet, originally posted on November 20, 2020, featured Rodriguez expressing his strong dislike for Whittaker, stating, “Men.. I really hate @robwhittakermma 👀.” The unexpected rediscovery of this tweet has generated curiosity and speculation among fans, wondering if there is any underlying animosity between the two fighters.
Whittaker responded to the tweet: “First time I jump on here and I cop this haha”
Although Rodriguez and Whittaker won’t be facing each other in the Octagon at UFC 290, their shared presence on the card has fans eagerly anticipating any potential interactions or exchanges outside of the cage. The resurfaced tweet has added an extra layer of intrigue to an already highly anticipated event.
In a thrilling turn of events, Daniel Cormier, the renowned UFC analyst, has shared his groundbreaking analysis on Yair Rodriguez’s path to becoming the undisputed UFC featherweight champion at UFC 290. With the highly anticipated fight card set to take place on July 7 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, all eyes are on Rodriguez as he aims to dethrone the legendary Alexander Volkanovski.
Cormier, in a captivating video on his YouTube channel, broke down the crucial elements that Rodriguez must harness to secure victory. Emphasizing the unique challenge posed by Volkanovski’s counter-striking abilities, Cormier advised Rodriguez, stating, “Yair Rodriguez is gonna have to do something different this weekend because if he forces, and he goes forward too much, he’s gonna find himself in trouble. He’s gotta use his kicks like he did against Josh Emmett.”
Continuing his insightful breakdown, Cormier emphasized that relying solely on boxing skills would be perilous for Rodriguez, citing Max Holloway’s experience in his third fight against Volkanovski. Instead, Cormier stressed the significance of Rodriguez’s kick arsenal, highlighting their effectiveness against Volkanovski. However, he also acknowledged the Australian champion’s formidable wrestling prowess.
Rodriguez’s last victory against Josh Emmett, where he showcased his impressive kicking abilities, was a testament to his potential in this upcoming clash. Despite his striking prowess, Rodriguez enters the fight as a considerable underdog with betting odds placing him at +285.
Meanwhile, Cormier couldn’t help but praise Volkanovski’s exceptional fight IQ, regarding him as one of the smartest fighters in the entire UFC. With an unblemished record in the featherweight division and an impressive promotional debut in 2017, Volkanovski is rightfully the favorite heading into UFC 290.
“Very rarely do you get a guy [like Volkanovski] that’s shorter that possesses that type of countering ability. Yair Rodriguez is gonna have to do something different this weekend because if he forces, and he goes forward too much, he’s gonna find himself in trouble. He’s gotta use his kicks like he did against Josh Emmett.”
Cormier continued:
“It can’t be the hands that is gonna save Yair Rodriguez because if he tries to do it with the hands, he’s gonna get ate up like Max [Holloway] did in fight number three by Volkanovski. He’s that good. You gotta do it with the kicks if you’re Yair Rodriguez. The problem with the kicks is, Volkanovski can wrestle.“
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