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Bantamweight Division

Adrian Yanez

Bantamweight Division

17-5-0 (W-L-D)

11

Wins by Knockout

2

Wins by Submission

7

First Round Finishes

Adrian Yanez

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Info

Learn more about Adrian Yanez's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Place of Birth
Galveston, United States
Trains at
Metro Fight Club
Fighting style
Boxer
Age
30
Height
67.00
Weight
135.50
Octagon Debut
Oct. 31, 2020
Reach
70.00
Leg reach
38.00
  • Pro since 2014

     
  • 11 wins by KO, two by submission (Armbar, triangle)

     
  • Has won 10 of his last 12

     
  • Seven first round finishes

     
  • Lost split decisions to UFC vets Miles Johns (2018) and Domingo Pilarte (2017)

UFC Fight Night (5/18/24) Yanez stopped Vinicius Salvador via strikes at 2:47 of the first round 

UFC Fight Night (10/14/23) Yanez was stopped by Jonathan Martinez via strikes at 2:26 of the second round 

UFC 287 (4/8/23) Yanez was stopped by Rob Font via strikes at 2:57 of the first round 

UFC on ESPN (6/18/22) Yanez stopped Tony Kelley via strikes at 3:49 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (11/20/21) Yanez won a three round split decision over Davey Grant

UFC on ESPN (7/24/21) Yanez stopped Randy Costa via strikes at 2:11 of the second round

UFC on ESPN (3/20/21) Yanez knocked out Gustavo Lopez at :27 of the third round

UFC Fight Night (10/31/20) Yanez knocked out Victor Rodriguez at 2:46 of the first round

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 4

Episode two (8/11/20) Yanez stopped Brady Huang via strikes at :39 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training at the age of 15. I always wanted to be a boxer but ended up getting into MMA. Had my first MMA fight at 17 and was immediately hooked.



What ranks and titles held? Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu



Do you have any heroes? My father, my mother, and Coach Saul - they’ve all had a big influence in how my life has gone. My dad was actually a reason I wanted to fight; he was a boxer, so I wanted to try and follow in his footsteps. I ended up going in the route of MMA instead of boxing.

What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I absolutely love fighting, and I want to compete with the best in the world. The best in the world are in the UFC. Of course, I’m striving to be a champion, but the first task is getting into the UFC. Fighting in the UFC would mean I’m a part of the best fighters of the world and I’m striving to be the absolute best.



What was your job before you started fighting? I actually got a job so I could continue to fight. I’m currently still working for the City of Deer Park as a Meter Reader.



Specific accomplishments in amateur competition: 6-0 with 4 KOs, 145 Legacy Amateur Champion