Adrian Yañez Explained

Adrian Yañez
Birth Date:29 November 1993
Birth Place:La Porte, Texas, U.S.
Weight Lb:135
Weight Class:Bantamweight
Reach:70 in[1]
Style:Boxing
Stance:Orthodox
Fighting Out Of:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Team:Elite MMA (formerly)
Metro Fight Club (2012–present)[2]
Rank:Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Saul Soliz[3]
Years Active:2014–present
Mma Kowin:11
Mma Subwin:2
Mma Decwin:4
Mma Koloss:2
Mma Decloss:3
Sherdog:86354

Adrian Yañez (born November 29, 1993) is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background

His father being a Golden Gloves winner, Yañez went into boxing from a young age, but later on took up BJJ. He started training MMA at the age of 15, having his first fight at the age of 17.[4] Before the UFC, Yañez worked for the City of Deer Park as a Meter Reader. For most of his mixed martial arts career Yañez trained under late Saul Soliz in Houston, TX.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After finishing a successful 6-0 amateur career with four consecutive TKO’s, Yañez made his professional debut at just 20 years old, and ended with Yañez victorious by TKO in the third round. Suffering his first defeat against Levi Mowles in his very next bout, having no answer for the wrestling and ground and pound, he lost via unanimous decision. The Texan recovered with two victories in Fury FC, and then won his Bellator debut at Bellator 149 against Ryan Hollis via unanimous decision. Yañez then dropped a razor thin split decision to future UFC bantamweight Domingo Pilarte at LFA 7. Winning his next two bouts in the promotion, Yañez faced another current UFC fighter Miles Johns for the vacant LFA Bantamweight Champion at LFA 55. With history repeating itself, Yañez was on the wrong end of a close split decision loss. With two stoppage wins over Warren Stewart and Michael Rodriguez and then winning a split decision against Kyle Estrada at LFA 78, Yañez was invited to Dana White's Contender Series 28, where he defeated Brady Huang in 39 seconds, earning a UFC contract in the process.[6] [7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Yañez was scheduled to make his UFC debut against Aaron Phillips on October 31, 2020, at .[8] However on October 20, Phillips pulled out due to an undisclosed injury.[9] Instead, Yañez faced promotional newcomer Victor Rodriguez.[10] Yañez won the bout via head kick knockout in the first round.[11] This win earned him Performance Fight of the Night award.[12]

Yañez faced Gustavo Lopez on March 20, 2021, at .[13] He won the fight via walkoff knockout in round three.[14] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[15]

Yañez faced Randy Costa at on July 24, 2021.[16] After getting dominated in the first round, Yañez rallied back in the second round winning by technical knockout.[17] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.[18]

As the first bout of his new four-fight contract, Yañez faced Davey Grant on November 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 198.[19] [20] He won the bout via split decision, although 12 of 12 media scores gave it to Yañez.[21] [22] The bout earned both fighters the Fight of the Night award.[23]

Yañez faced Tony Kelley on June 18, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 37.[24] At the weigh-ins on June 17, Kelley weighed in at 137.5 pounds, 1.5 pounds over the non-title bantamweight limit. As a result, the bout proceeded as a catchweight and Kelley forfeited 20% of his purse to Yañez.[25] He won the bout in the first round via TKO stoppage.[26] This win earned him his fourth Performance of the Night award.[27]

Yañez faced Rob Font on April 8, 2023, at UFC 287[28] He lost the bout via TKO in the first round.[29]

Yañez faced Jonathan Martinez on October 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 230.[30] After being dropped twice with leg kicks, Yañez lost the fight via TKO in round two.[31]

Yañez faced Vinicius Salvador on May 18, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 241.[32] He won the bout by technical knockout from punches in the first round.[33]

Personal life

Yañez has a son (born 2021).[34]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Win|align=center|17–5|Vinicius Salvador|TKO (punches) |||align=center|1|align=center|2:47|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|16–5|Jonathan Martinez|TKO (leg kick)|||align=center|2|align=center|2:26|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||- |Loss|align=center|16–4|Rob Font|TKO (punches)|UFC 287||align=center|1|align=center|2:57|Miami, Florida, United States||-|Win|align=center|16–3|Tony Kelley|TKO (punches)|||align=center|1|align=center|3:49|Austin, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|15–3|Davey Grant|Decision (split)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|14–3|Randy Costa|TKO (punches)|||align=center|2|align=center|2:11|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|13–3|Gustavo Lopez|KO (punch)|||align=center|3|align=center|0:27 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|12–3|Victor Rodriguez|KO (head kick)|||align=center|1|align=center|2:46|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|11–3|Brady Huang|TKO (punches)|Dana White's Contender Series 28||align=center|1|align=center|0:39|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|10–3|Kyle Estrada|Decision (split)|LFA 78||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Belton, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|9–3|Michael Rodriguez|TKO (punches)|Fury FC 33||align=center|1|align=center|3:14|Houston, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–3|Warren Stewart|TKO (punches)|Fury FC 29||align=center|2|align=center|1:46|Humble, Texas, United States||-|Loss|align=center|7–3|Miles Johns|Decision (split)|LFA 55||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Dallas, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–2|Nathan Trepagnier|KO (punch)|LFA 35||align=center|1|align=center|4:56|Houston, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|6–2|Trent Meaux|Decision (unanimous)|LFA 26||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Houston, Texas, United States||-|Loss|align=center|5–2|Domingo Pilarte|Decision (split)|LFA 7||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Houston, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|5–1|Colin Wright|Submission (armbar)|Legacy FC 59||align=center|3|align=center|2:44|Houston, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|4–1|Ryan Hollis|Decision (unanimous)|Bellator 149||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Houston, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|3–1|D'Nearon Seymore|Submission (triangle choke)|Fury FC 7||align=center|1|align=center|1:31|Humble, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|2–1|Jake Snyder|TKO (punches)|Fury FC 6||align=center|2|align=center|0:10|Humble, Texas, United States||-|Loss|align=center|1–1|Levi Mowles|Decision (unanimous)|Legacy FC 37||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Houston, Texas, United States||-|Win|align=center|1–0|Richard Delfin|TKO (punches)|Texas City Throwdown||align=center|3|align=center|0:28|Texas City, Texas, United States|[35]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stats UFC. ufcstats.com.
  2. Web site: Adrian Yanez ready for 'Fight of the Night' rematch with Nico Echeverry at Legacy Amateur Series 9. August 21, 2012. txmma.com.
  3. CJFh7owpwyc. I'm absolutely blessed. 12 years ago I started this journey, but honestly this just feels like it's barely beginning. I'm honored to be given a black belt by my Coach Saul Soliz. December 22, 2020. adrianyanez93. Adrian Yanez.
  4. Web site: FightBookMMA. 2020-08-10. Get to know Dana White's Contender Series fighter Adrian Yanez FightBook MMA. 2021-07-20. en-US.
  5. Adrian Yanez: Fight Week Was 'Hard' Without 'Father Figure' - The MMA Hour. November 23, 2021. Ariel Helwani. YouTube.
  6. Web site: Henshaw. Harry. 2020-10-26. Making their mark: Adrian Yanez MMA UK. 2021-07-20. en-GB.
  7. Web site: 2020-08-11. All 5 winners earn UFC contracts at DWCS Season 4: Week 2. 2020-08-11. MMA Fighting.
  8. Web site: August 19, 2020. Adrian Yanez vs. Aaron Phillips Added To UFC Fight Night: Hall vs. Silva. fightful.com.
  9. Web site: David Tees. 2020-10-19. Report: Aaron Phillips injured, off UFC Vegas 12. 2020-10-19. fightful.com.
  10. Web site: Marcel Dorff. 2020-10-21. Victor Rodriguez signs with the UFC, fighting Adrian Yanez on Oct. 31 in Las Vegas. 2022-01-18. mmadna.nl.
  11. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2020-10-31. UFC Vegas 12 Results: Adrian Yanez Drops Victor Rodriguez with Head Kick. 2021-07-20. Cageside Press. en-US.
  12. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2020-10-31. UFC Vegas 12 Bonuses: Big Finishes by Yanez, Hernandez Lead the Pack. 2020-11-01. Cageside Press. en-US.
  13. Web site: Marcel Dorff. 2020-12-08. Adrian Yanez treft Gustavo Lopez tijdens UFC evenement op 20 maart 2021. 2022-01-18. MMA DNA. nl.
  14. Web site: Behunin. Alex. 2021-03-20. UFC Vegas 22 Results: Adrian Yanez KO's Gustavo Lopez In Third Round. 2021-03-21. Cageside Press. en-US.
  15. Web site: Sherdog.com. UFC on ESPN 21 Bonuses: Griffin, Yanez, Dawson, Silva Earn Performance Checks. 2021-03-21. Sherdog.
  16. Web site: 2021-04-27. Reese's vs. Dr. Pepper: Randy Costa, Adrian Yanez to settle friendly score at UFC event July 24. 2021-04-27. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  17. Web site: 2021-04-27. Reese's vs. Dr. Pepper: Randy Costa, Adrian Yanez to settle friendly score at UFC event July 24. 2021-04-27. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  18. Web site: UFC Vegas 32 bonuses: Darren Elkins, Adrian Yanez lead $50K winners . mmamania.com. Dan Hiergesell. 2021-07-24. 2021-07-24.
  19. Web site: Adrian Yanez vs. Davey Grant set for Nov. 20 UFC event. September 18, 2021. mmafighting.com. Mike Heck.
  20. Web site: Marcel Dorff. 2021-09-17. Adrian Yanez treft Davey Grant tijdens UFC evenement op 20 november. 2022-01-18. MMA DNA. nl.
  21. Web site: Gibbons. Justin. 2021-11-20. UFC Vegas 43: Adrian Yanez Earns Tough Split Decision Victory Over Davey Grant. 2021-11-21. Cageside Press. en-US.
  22. Web site: Adrian Yanez def. Davey Grant :: UFC on ESPN+ 56 :: MMA Decisions. live. 2021-11-21. mmadecisions.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20211120234109/http://mmadecisions.com/decision/12734/Adrian-Yanez-vs-Davey-Grant . 2021-11-20 .
  23. Web site: UFC Fight Night 198 bonuses: Adrian Yanez, Davey Grant's intense battle among just three total winners. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Staff. 2021-11-20. 2021-11-20.
  24. Web site: Adrian Yanez vs. Tony Kelley Set For UFC Austin On June 18. mmanews.com. Harvey Leonard. 2022-05-11. 2022-05-11.
  25. Web site: UFC Austin weigh-in results: Donald Cerrone set for 38th UFC fight, Tony Kelley misses. mmafighting.com. Alexander K. Lee. June 17, 2022. June 17, 2022.
  26. Web site: Anderson . Jay . UFC Austin: Adrian Yanez Pieces Up Tony Kelley, Ends Heated Fight Early . Cageside Press . 19 June 2022 . 18 June 2022.
  27. Web site: UFC Austin post-fight bonuses: All finishers earn $50k payouts. mmafighting.com. MMA Fighting Newswire. 2022-06-18. 2022-06-18.
  28. Web site: 2022-12-30 . Adrian Yanez vs. Rob Font booked for UFC's April 8 event . 2022-12-31 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  29. Web site: Doherty . Dan . 2023-04-08 . UFC 287: Rob Font Floors Adrian Yanez Care of Massive Right Hand . 2023-04-09 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  30. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2023-08-01 . UFC: Jonathan Martinez Meets Adrian Yanez on October 14 . 2023-08-01 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  31. Web site: 2023-10-15 . UFC Fight Night 230 video: Jonathan Martinez chops away for leg kick TKO of Adrian Yanez . 2023-10-15 . Yahoo Sports . en-US.
  32. Web site: Raghuwanshi . Vipin . 2024-03-25 . Adrian Yanez vs Vinicius Salvador Announced for UFC May 18 Event . 2024-03-25 . www.itnwwe.com . en-US.
  33. Web site: Dewar . Val . 2024-05-19 . Adrian Yanez Bounces Back From Losses, TKOs Vinicius Salvador at UFC Vegas 92 . 2024-05-19 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  34. Adrian Yanez: Sean O'Malley had a great performance at UFC 269 – but against another 125-pounder. December 21, 2021. MMAjunkie.com. YouTube.
  35. Web site: Sherdog.com. Adrian Yanez. Sherdog.

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