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Adrian Yanez

Peso gallo Division

16-3-0 (W-L-D)

9

Fight Win Streak

10

Wins by Knockout

6

First Round Finishes

Adrian Yanez

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

Status
Activo
Hometown
Galveston, Estados Unidos
Trains at
Metro Fight Club
Fighting style
Boxer
Age
29
Height
67.00
Weight
135.50
Octagon Debut
Oct. 31, 2020
Reach
70.00
Leg reach
38.00

Fighter Facts

  • Pro since 2014
     
  • Nine wins by KO, two by submission (Armbar, triangle)
     
  • On nine fight winning streak
     
  • Five first round finishes
     
  • Lost split decisions to UFC vets Miles Johns (2018) and Domingo Pilarte (2017)

UFC History
UFC Fight Night
(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 Fight Night (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

DWCS 4
Episode two
(8/11/20) Yanez stopped Brady Huang via strikes at :39 of the first round

 

Q&A

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