UFC 197: Yair Rodriguez vs. Andre Fili video highlights

Yair Rodriguez is known for being a bit of a walking highlight reel, but he outdid himself with a flying switch kick knockout of Andre Fili at UFC 197.

The featherweight bout opened up the main card of the UFC 197 event at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It aired on pay-per-view following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight Pass.

Fili (15-4 MMA, 3-3 UFC) was on his toes from the first second with Rodriguez (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) whipping flashy kicks at his legs, body and head. Making matters worse for the Team Alpha Male fighter was Rodriguez’s ability to score takedowns and work from top position.

After managing to get the fight back to the feet, Fili found himself on the receiving end of a knockout that will become a staple of UFC advertising for years to come. Rodriguez launched himself into the air and landed a switch kick to the face of Fili, knocking him stiff and ending the bout at the 2:15 mark of Round 2.

Check out the video highlights above.

Also see:

• UFC 197: Jon Jones vs. Ovince Saint Preux video highlights
• UFC 197: Demetrious Johnson vs. Henry Cejudo video highlights
• UFC 197: Edson Barboza vs. Anthony Pettis video highlights

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