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Ligero Division

No peleando

Yancy Medeiros

Ligero Division

15-8-0 (W-L-D)

8

Victorias por nocaut

4

Gana por Sumisión

3

Gana por decisión

Yancy Medeiros

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Info

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

Status
No peleando
Ciudad natal
Makaha, United States
Trenes en
Nick Diaz Academy
Estilo de lucha
Kickboxer
Años
35
Alto
70.00
Peso
155.50
Debut del octágono
Apr. 27, 2013
Alcance
75.50
Alcance de la pierna
41.00

Fighter Facts

  • Pro since 2007

     
  • Eight wins by knockout, four by submission (reverse bulldog choke, 2 RNC, guillotine)

     
  • Six first round finishes

     
  • Has won six of his last 12

     
  • Went 3-1 as a UFC welterweight

     
  • Has 3-6, 1 NC record in UFC lightweight division (2013-16, 2019-present)

 

UFC History

UFC Fight Night (6/26/21) Medeiros lost a three round unanimous decision to Damir Hadzovic

UFC Fight Night (2/15/20) Medeiros lost a three round unanimous decision to Lando Vannata

UFC Fight Night (1/19/19) Medeiros was stopped by Gregor Gillespie via strikes at 4:59 of the second round

UFC Fight Night (2/18/18) Medeiros was stopped by Donald Cerrone via strikes at 4:58 of the first round

UFC 218 (12/2/17) Medeiros stopped Alex Oliveira via strikes at 2:02 of the third round

UFC 212 (6/3/17) Medeiros stopped Erick Silva via strikes at 2:01 of the second round

UFC 203 (9/10/16) Medeiros submitted Sean Spencer via rear naked choke at :49 of the second round

UFC 198 (5/14/16) Medeiros lost a three round unanimous decision to Francisco Trinaldo

UFC 194 (12/12/15) Medeiros won a three round split decision over John Makdessi

UFC Fight Night (6/6/15) Medeiros was stopped by Dustin Poirier via strikes at 2:38 of the first round

TUF 20 Finale (12/12/14) Medeiros submitted Joe Proctor via guillotine choke at 4:37 of the first round

UFC 177 (8/30/14) Medeiros submitted Damon Jackson via reverse bulldog choke at 1:54 of the second round

UFC 172 (4/26/14) Medeiros was submitted by Jim Miller via guillotine choke at 3:18 of the first round

UFC Fight for the Troops 3 (11/6/13) Medeiros’ KO win over Yves Edwards was overturned to a no contest due to Medeiros’ positive post-fight test for marijuana

UFC 159 (4/27/13) Medeiros lost via TKO to Rustam Khabilov due to injury at 2:32 of the first round

STRIKEFORCE HISTORY

Fedor vs. Werdum (6/26/10) Medeiros knocked out Gareth Joseph at 1:19 of the second round

Challengers 6 (2/26/10) Medeiros won a three round unanimous decision over Raul Castillo

 

Q&A

TRAINING: Focused on movement/footwork, flexibility/breathing, tenacity and, most of all, injury prevention.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I was always competitive growing up. I took karate and wrestled in High School and then went up to 245 pounds. I got sick looking in the mirror and I started training to lose weight. I had my first amateur fight, and I felt I could prosper in this, so I became passionate about training and my health.

What ranks and titles have you held? 205 destiny state title.

Do you have any heroes? Professor Martin Buell & my father for my upbringing, Nick and Nate Diaz for changing my nutrition and instilling a great work ethic and healthiness in my life.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means I can finally represent myself, my team, and especially Hawaii, in the best fighting promotion in the world.

What was your job before you started fighting? Painter

Favorite grappling technique: Guillotine

Favorite Striking technique: Liver shot