Yaotzin
Meza
18-8-0( W-L-D )

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 2 fights.
Record: 18-8-0
Summary: Wrestling, boxing

Fighter Info

From: Santa Ana, California USA
Fights Out Of: Glendale, Arizona USA
Age: 32
Height: 5' 9" ( 175 cm )
Weight: 145 lb ( 65 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
15
13% Successful
2
Types of Successful Strikes
0
2
100% Standing
2
Striking Defense
23
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
0
0% Successful
0
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
0
0
0
Takedown Defense
0
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
UPCOMING
John Albert Jul 27, 2013
-- -- -- -- --
Yaotzin Meza -- -- -- --
Loss
Chad Mendes Dec 14, 2012
10 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Yaotzin Meza 2 0 0 0

Biography

TRAINING: BJJ, wrestling, boxing

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in 2005; I love contact sports.

What ranks and titles have you held?
Rage in the Cage 145-pound title holder

Do you have any heroes? None

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?
It’s an accomplishment for all the sacrifices my family and I have made.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?
No

What was your job before you started fighting?
I still work for the City of El Mirage Water Department

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?
Division Champ in State High School, 4th place – High School

Ranks in any martial arts styles:
None

•    Pro since 2006

•    Six wins by submission, five by KO

•    Training partner of UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson

•    Has won six of his last eight, including wins over Eric Regan and Ran Weathers

•    Brother Victor Meza is also a pro fighter, currently 10-3 as a welterweight

Career

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