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Yancy MedeirosLW
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Yancy Medeiros

"The Kid"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 38Team HakuiluaBellator
16
Wins
9
Losses
0
Draws · 1 NC
75%
Finish Rate
8
KO / TKO
4
Submissions
2007
Pro Debut

Biography

Yancy Medeiros Jr. is a former American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 2007, he has competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Bellator MMA, and Strikeforce.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy37%
Takedown accuracy50%

4.36

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

5.67

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.33

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.65

avg

Submissions

0.98

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 192 cmUFC debut Apr. 27, 2013Born Makaha, United StatesTeam Nick Diaz Academy

How He Wins

KO / TKO8
Decision2
Submission4

Finish Rate

75%
12 of 16
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
W
W
W
L
L
L
L
W
L
L

Mixed Martial Arts27 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossJora AyvazyanDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator Champions Series 4Sep 7, 2024
NCEnglandCharlie LearyH2HNC (overturned)R1Bellator 295Apr 22, 2023
WinUnited StatesEmmanuel SanchezH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 279Apr 23, 2022
LossBosnia and HerzegovinaDamir HadžovićH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. VolkovJun 26, 2021
LossUnited StatesLando VannataH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2Feb 15, 2020
LossUnited StatesGregor GillespieH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. DillashawJan 19, 2019
LossUnited StatesDonald CerroneH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. MedeirosFeb 18, 2018
WinBrazilAlex OliveiraH2HTKO (punches)R3UFC 218Dec 2, 2017
WinBrazilErick SilvaH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC 212Jun 3, 2017
WinUnited StatesSean SpencerH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC 203Sep 10, 2016
LossBrazilFrancisco TrinaldoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 198May 14, 2016
WinCanadaJohn MakdessiH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 194Dec 12, 2015
LossUnited StatesDustin PoirierH2HTKO (body kick and punches)R1UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. HendersonJun 6, 2015
WinUnited StatesJoe ProctorH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned FinaleDec 12, 2014
WinUnited StatesDamon JacksonH2HSubmission (reverse bulldog choke)R2UFC 177Aug 30, 2014
LossUnited StatesJim MillerH2HTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)R1UFC 172Apr 26, 2014
NCUnited StatesYves EdwardsH2HNC (overturned)R1UFC: Fight for the Troops 3Nov 6, 2013
LossRussiaRustam KhabilovH2HTKO (thumb injury)R1UFC 159Apr 27, 2013
WinUnited StatesGareth JosephH2HKO (punches)R2Strikeforce: Fedor vs. WerdumJun 26, 2010
WinUnited StatesRaul CastilloH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. HashiFeb 26, 2010
WinZeke PradosH2HTKO (punches)R1Destiny MMA: Maui No KaoiAug 22, 2009
WinJake YasuiH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UNU 1: Seek and DestroyMar 21, 2009
WinUnited StatesPo'ai SuganumaH2HTKO (punches)R3Destiny MMA: Pier Fighter 1Nov 15, 2008
WinUnited StatesGino VentiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Hawaii Fight League 4Oct 12, 2008
WinUnited StatesLarry PerreiraH2HKO (punches)R1Hawaii Fight League 3May 3, 2008
WinEddie OhiaH2HTKO (punches)R1Hawaii Fight League 2Jan 12, 2008
WinUnited StatesRigo MendozaH2HKO (punches)R1Hawaii Fight League 1Oct 19, 2007

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.