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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 ) |
Media
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Dec 15, 2012 3:00 -
Dec 14, 2012 -
Dec 13, 2012
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
15
Types of Successful Strikes
0
2
Striking Defense
23
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
0
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
0
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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UPCOMING
|
John Albert |
Jul 27, 2013
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-- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Ways To Watch
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| Yaotzin Meza | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||||
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Loss
|
Chad Mendes |
Dec 14, 2012
|
10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
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| Yaotzin Meza | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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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
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
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