Inside Apex: The Fighter’s Journey with Yahir Rodriguez
Inside Apex: The Fighter’s Journey with Yahir Rodriguez
What does it mean to fight with heart? For Yahir Saldana Rodriguez, it means showing up, no matter the odds, and leaving everything in the ring. Representing Las Vegas, Mexico, and Syndicate MMA, Yahir brings the soul of a warrior and the mindset of a champion.
💥 In this exclusive interview, Yahir opens up about the discipline, energy, and fight IQ it takes to compete inside Apex Fight League, and how every setback is fuel for his comeback.
🗣 "After my first fight, people told me, ‘You won no matter what the judges said.’ That gave me the confidence to keep going and believe in myself."
🧠 The Fighter’s Journey
Inspired by UFC and boxing legends like Canelo, McGregor, Yair Rodriguez, and Lomachenko, Yahir’s combat sports journey began as a way to lose weight. But it quickly evolved into something greater—pushing past limits and building resilience. His turning point came after a tough loss, when fans and fighters still celebrated his heart and grit.
🗣 "With the help of my coaches and teammates, I learned consistency and true discipline. That’s when I knew I wanted to fight."
🔥 Training & Mindset
Yahir trains with intensity—favoring sparring over conditioning and modeling his style after Muay Thai greats like Rodtang, Haggerty, Senchai, and Superlek. A typical fight camp includes strength, conditioning, and heavy sparring to sharpen his mindset and body.
🗣 "I love to run and spar. Watching fights from ONE Championship helps me stay sharp and study the art of war."
What fans don’t always see? The early mornings, sleepless nights, and pain fighters endure just to show up ready. Yahir embraces every sacrifice.
🚀 What’s Next
Yahir’s goal is to compete in K-1 or Muay Thai promotions, and one day fight under the banner of ONE Championship with 4 oz gloves.
🗣 "I can’t wait to step back into the Apex ring and represent Mexico, Las Vegas, and Syndicate MMA."
To young fighters, Yahir shares this wisdom: "Slow is easy, easy is fast. Train without expecting fast results. Stay hungry."
🔥 Want to see Yahir Rodriguez back in action?
Follow Apex Fight League and Apex Insider to catch the next chapter in his journey—because for Yahir, the fight is far from over. 🥊💪
