American MMA fighter Adrian Yanez currently competes in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Currently placed 14th, his professional record stands at 16 wins and 4 losses (16-4-0).
Yanez began his mixed martial arts (MMA) journey at just 15 years old and had his inaugural fight right after turning 17. Before entering the UFC, he worked as a Meter Reader for Deer Park City Hall. He honed his MMA skills under the guidance of the late Saul Soliz in Houston, Texas.
Yanez triumphed over Brady Huang in just 39 seconds during Dana White's Contender Series 28, which led to him earning a contract with the UFC. Yanez made his official UFC debut on October 31, 2020, against Victor Rodriguez. Yanez made his presence felt by winning via a stunning head kick in the very first round.
What Ethnicity is Adrian Yanez?
Adrian Yanez is of Mexican-American ethnicity. Yanez was born in La Porte, Texas, USA, a region with a high percentage of Mexican-American population. Yanez’s father, Andy Yanez, was a marine who was also a former Golden Gloves winner, and his mother was a Mexican immigrant. Despite facing health issues, Andy supported Adrian in his MMA journey and instilled values of hard work and self-belief. Andy was diagnosed with Stage IV stomach cancer and unfortunately passed away in 2016. Yanez has stated that his father’s teachings still motivate him to be better in every facet of life.
Where does Adrian Yanez train?
Adrian Yanez trains out of Metro Fight Club situated in Houston, Texas, United States. Before he joined this gym in 2012, he was a part of Elite MMA. For most of his professional career, Yanez was coached by ‘the godfather of Texas MMA’ Saul Soliz. Soliz, unfortunately, passed away in August of 2021.
Yanez mentioned that during his last conversation with Soliz, he expressed his immense gratitude, stating that without Soliz's support, he wouldn't have achieved his current position. Yanez said that he always made sure to convey this appreciation on numerous occasions.
Adrian Yanez Losses
Adrian Yanez has only suffered 4 losses in his professional MMA career so far. However, Yanez has only succumbed to one defeat inside the UFC octagon, at the hands of Rob Font.
Adrian Yanez vs. Rob Font
Adrian Yanez faced Rob Font at UFC 287 on April 8, 2023. Font secured the victory at UFC by defeating Adrian Yanez via a first-round knockout in the featured pay-per-view main card. The fight was electric from the start, with Yanez landing significant shots, causing visible swelling on Font's face. However, Font countered with a swift right hand that dropped Yanez, and he finished the fight by pouring hammer fists, forcing the referee to interfere and save Yanez at 2:57 of Round 1. For Font, this win ended a two-fight losing streak, while Yanez suffered his first UFC loss, ending a nine-fight winning streak and marking his first career finish.
Last Updated On October 12, 2023
FAQs
A. Adrian Yanez is of American nationality.
A. Adrian Yanez stands at 5 feet and 7 inches tall (1.70 m).
A. Adrian Yanez competes in the Bantamweight division of the UFC.
A. Adrian Yanez’s only loss in the UFC came against Rob Font. This fight took place at UFC 287 on April 8, 2023, and Yanez was defeated via a TKO, marking the first stoppage loss of his career.
A. Adrian Yanez belongs to the Mexican-American ethnicity.
A. Adrian Yanez currently occupies the 14th spot in the UFC bantamweight rankings.
