Desiree Yanez

"Dirty Dez"

7-6-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 2-1

Last fight: Loss vs Sayury Cañon · Unanimous Decision · May 31, 2026

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Lisa MauldinSUB · R1 3:06

PFLPFL 7: 2023 Playoffs·August 4, 2023

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Desiree Yanez holds a professional MMA record of 7-6-0. Yanez has won 7 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. Yanez also has 2 recorded Special rules bouts. Most recent fight: August 4, 2023. Tracked organizations: PFL, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 5'4"163 cm
Weight: 125 lbs57 kg
Reach: 64"163 cm
DOB: Feb 19, 1990
Age: 36
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Waco, Texas, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Blitz Sport MMA

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 7-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.59per min

Strikes absorbed2.87per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.83per 15 min

20% success

Takedowns stuffed50%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Where they rank

All-time boards where Desiree Yanez sits in the top 25.

PFL

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

LOSS
vs Sayury Cañon
Fury FC 120· May 31, 2026· Strawweight· 7-6 vs 7-1
UD
LOSS
vs Lisa Mauldin
PFL 7: 2023 Playoffs· Aug 4, 2023· Women's Bantamweight· 7-5 vs 6-3
SUB
R1 · 3:06
WIN
vs Maira Mazar
PFL Challenger Series 2023: Week 5· Feb 24, 2023· Women's Bantamweight· 7-4 vs 8-6
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Natalya Speece×1Title bout · Title win #1
Peak Fighting 24· Oct 22, 2022· Flyweight· 6-4 vs 2-3
TKO
R1 · 0:18
LOSS
vs Bruna Ellen
Bellator 271: Cyborg vs Kavanagh· Nov 12, 2021· 5-4 vs 6-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Veta Arteaga
Bellator 257: Nemkov vs Davis 2· Apr 16, 2021· Women's Flyweight· 5-3 vs 6-4
MD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Melissa Martinez
Combate 51: Tito vs. Alberto· Dec 7, 2019· Strawweight· 5-2 vs 7-0
SD
WIN
vs Paulina Vargas
Combate 40: Palacios vs. Gibson· Jun 21, 2019· Strawweight· 5-1 vs 4-1
SUB
R3 · 1:54
WIN
vs Andrea Amaro
XKO 45: Fight Night· Apr 27, 2019· Strawweight· 4-1 vs 1-1
UD
WIN
vs Shannon Goughary
XKO 44: All In· Jan 12, 2019· Strawweight· 3-1 vs 2-2
UD
WIN
vs Fatima Mallett
LFA 52: Rodriguez vs. Gutierrez· Oct 19, 2018· Strawweight· 2-1 vs 2-3
TKO
R1 · 2:11
LOSS
vs Itzel Esquivel
LFA 43: Allen vs. Crowe· Jun 22, 2018· Strawweight· 1-1 vs 3-2
SUB
R1 · 3:34
WIN
vs Carmella James
XKO 40· Mar 10, 2018· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 0-4
SUB
R3 · 1:36

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1523▼16
Peak: 1635Jun 21, 2019
Rated fights: 13

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Frequently asked questions

When does Desiree Yanez fight next?

Desiree Yanez has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Desiree Yanez's record?

Desiree Yanez's professional MMA record is 7-6-0.

Who is Desiree Yanez fighting next?

Desiree Yanez's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Desiree Yanez fight last?

Desiree Yanez most recently fought Lisa Mauldin at PFL 7: 2023 Playoffs on Friday, August 4, 2023, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Desiree Yanez fight in?

Desiree Yanez fights at Women's Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Desiree Yanez have?

Desiree Yanez has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How tall is Desiree Yanez?

Desiree Yanez is 5'4" (163 cm) tall.

How much does Desiree Yanez weigh?

Desiree Yanez weighs 125 lbs (57 kg).

What is Desiree Yanez's reach?

Desiree Yanez has a reach of 64" (163 cm).

How old is Desiree Yanez?

Desiree Yanez is 36 years old (born Feb 19, 1990).

Where is Desiree Yanez from?

Desiree Yanez is from the United States.

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