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Yahya vs Nguyen
Jul. 26, 2025
Estadísticas y récords
7
Wins by Knockout
2
Wins by Submission
4
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Efectividad de golpeo
- Golpes Significativos Conectados
- 104
- Golpes Significativos Intentados
- 261
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Efectividad De Derribo
- Derribos conseguidos
- 1
- Derribos intentados
- 5
- 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
Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
London, England
Estilo de lucha
MMA
Años
31
Alto
69.00
Peso
146.00
Debut del octágono
Oct. 21, 2023
Alcance
73.00
Alcance de la pierna
40.50
- Pro since 2014
- Seven wins by KO, two by submission (Arm triangle, RNC)
- Four first-round finishes
- Has won five of his last eight
UFC on ABC (7/26/25) Yahya was stopped by Steven Nguyen via TKO (referee's stoppage) at 5:00 of the second round
UFC on ABC (8/3/24) Yahya was stopped by Kauê Fernandes via strikes at 4:45 of the first round
UFC 294 (10/21/23) Yahya lost a three round unanimous decision to Trevor Peek
When and why did you start training for fighting? At age 14 after watching TUF season 10
What professional titles have you held? UAE Warriors Arabia champion
Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? Won many regional BJJ tournaments and kickboxing tournaments, 22-0 kickboxing record
Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines? I’m a blue belt in BJJ
Any belts/ ranks in striking disciplines? Black belt in kickboxing
What has been your toughest fight to date and why? They’re all tough; everyone’s a warrior who steps in the cage and I respect all opponents
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Jon Jones. I feel he is perfect in all areas and has achieved so much in the sport.
What was your job before you started fighting? I am in the UAE army
Personal Life/Background: Love the beach, my family are everything, my country and culture. I’m a very laid-back person. I enjoy relaxing with good people. I’m proud to be the first Emirati in UFC history and hope my inclusion will help inspire the next generation in the UAE.
