Last fight
Atleta Destacado
Estadísticas y récords
11
Wins by Knockout
2
Wins by Submission
7
First Round Finishes
Efectividad de golpeo
- Golpes Significativos Conectados
- 345
- Golpes Significativos Intentados
- 835
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Récord del Atleta
Info
- 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.
Training: 5am run, work 6:30am to 5:30pm, head straight to the gym, start training at 6:15. Usually sparring, technique, strength/conditioning
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