photo 1 of 39 GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Yaotzin Meza weighs in during the UFC on FX weigh in on December 14, 2012 at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Yaotzin MezaTRAINING: Morning strength and conditioning with coach Jarret Aki. Afternoon MMA training. Night boxing classes.
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
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