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Rani Yahya

28-12-1BrazilBrazilLast 5
Grappling 7-3
28-12-1 · 21 finishes · Full stats →
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CAREER SUMMARY

Rani Yahya holds a professional MMA record of 28-12-1. Rani Yahya has won 28 fights: 0 by KO/TKO, 21 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Rani Yahya lands 1.71 significant strikes per minute with 38% accuracy and averages 2.73 takedowns per 15 minutes. Rani Yahya also has 10 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: April 27, 2024. Tracked organizations: UFC, WEC.

Profile

Height
5'6"168 cm
Weight
135 lbs61 kg
Reach
67"170 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1984-09-12
Age
42
Nationality
Brazil
Birthplace
Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJNo-Gi Grappling
  • 2023Black belt · BJJ · Athaide Junior
  • 2019Champion · IBJJF Worlds · black belt featherweight (master)
  • 2007Champion · ADCC · -66 kg
  • 2006Semifinalist · K1 Heros Lightweight Gp
  • 2005Silver · ADCC · -66 kg
  • 2003Top 8 · ADCC · -66 kg
  • 2003Champion · IBJJF Worlds · brown belt featherweight (pena)
  • 2002Champion · IBJJF Worlds · purple belt light-featherweight (pluma)
  • 1999Champion · IBJJF Worlds · blue belt
  • 1999Champion · IBJJF Pans · blue belt
  • Champion · Tnt Vale Tudo
  • Black belt · Muay Thai
  • Started in Judo
  • Started in Taekwondo
  • Started in Karate
  • AGE 11Started in BJJ

Camp

  • Constrictor Team · Brasilia, Brazil
  • American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, US Former

Coaches

  • Athaide Junior · Head coach

Training partners

  • Paulo Thiago
  • Francisco Trinaldo
  • Renato Moicano
  • Adriano Moraes

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (170 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Submission Threat
98 · top 3% in division
Punch power44
Kick power71
Punch speed49
Kick speed86
Accuracy51
Takedowns95
Ground striking77
Submissions98
Chin84
Body strength65
Cardio97

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 13-6-1 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.71per min
38% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.08per min
50% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.73per 15 min
30% success
Takedowns stuffed29%
Submission attempts1.8per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Rani Yahya sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Rani Yahya earns per fight.

Rani Yahya's salary & career earnings →

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Victor Henry
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs Perez· Apr 27, 2024· Bantamweight· 28-12-1 vs 24-6
    TKO
    R3 · 2:36
  2. LOSS
    vs Montel Jackson
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs Blaydes· Apr 22, 2023· Bantamweight· 28-11-1 vs 13-2
    TKO
    R1 · 3:42
  3. WIN
    vs Kyung Ho Kang
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Vieira vs Tate· Nov 20, 2021· Bantamweight· 28-10-1 vs 17-9
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Ray Rodriguez
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Muhammad· Mar 13, 2021· Bantamweight· 27-10-1 vs 16-8
    SUB
    R2 · 3:09
  5. DRAW
    vs Enrique Barzola
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Lee vs Oliveira· Mar 14, 2020· Bantamweight· 26-10-1 vs 16-5-2
    MD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. LOSS
    vs Ricky Simon
    UFCUFC 234: Adesanya vs Silva· Feb 10, 2019· Bantamweight· 26-10 vs 15-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Luke Sanders
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs Vick· Aug 25, 2018· Bantamweight· 26-9 vs 12-3
    SUB
    R1 · 1:31
  8. WIN
    vs Russell Doane
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Stephens· Feb 24, 2018· Bantamweight· 25-9 vs 15-8
    SUB
    R3 · 2:32
  9. WIN
    vs Henry Briones
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Pettis vs Moreno· Aug 5, 2017· Bantamweight· 24-9 vs 16-7-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:01
  10. LOSS
    vs Joe Soto
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Gastelum· Mar 12, 2017· Bantamweight· 23-9 vs 18-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs Michinori Tanaka
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs Lansberg· Sep 24, 2016· Bantamweight· 23-8 vs 11-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Matthew Lopez
    UFCUFC Fight Night: McDonald vs Lineker· Jul 13, 2016· Bantamweight· 22-8 vs 8-1
    SUB
    R3 · 4:19
  13. WIN
    vs Masanori Kanehara
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Mir vs Duffee· Jul 15, 2015· Bantamweight· 21-8 vs 25-12-5
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. WIN
    vs Johnny Bedford
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Arlovski· Sep 13, 2014· Bantamweight· 20-8 vs 19-12-1
    SUB
    R2 · 2:04
  15. NC
    vs Johnny Bedford
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Nelson· Apr 11, 2014· Bantamweight· 19-8 vs 19-10-1
    Could Not Continue
    R1 · 0:39
  16. LOSS
    vs Tom Niinimaki
    UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale· Nov 30, 2013· Featherweight· 19-8 vs 21-5-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  17. WIN
    vs Josh Clopton
    UFCUFC 163: Aldo vs Korean Zombie· Aug 3, 2013· Featherweight· 19-7 vs 6-2-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  18. WIN
    vs Mizuto Hirota
    UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann· Mar 3, 2013· Featherweight· 18-7 vs 14-6-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  19. WIN
    vs Josh Grispi
    UFCUFC on FOX: Shogun vs Vera· Aug 4, 2012· Featherweight· 17-7 vs 14-4
    SUB
    R1 · 3:15
  20. LOSS
    vs Chad Mendes
    UFCUFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz· Aug 6, 2011· Featherweight· 16-7 vs 11-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  21. WIN
    vs Mike Brown
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Dunham vs Guillard· Jan 23, 2011· Featherweight· 16-6 vs 23-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  22. LOSS
    vs Takeya Mizugaki
    WECWEC 48: Aldo vs. Faber· Apr 23, 2010· Bantamweight· 15-6 vs 13-4-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  23. LOSS
    vs Joseph Benavidez
    WECWEC 45: Cerrone vs. Ratcliff· Dec 18, 2009· Bantamweight· 15-5 vs 11-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:35
  24. WIN
    vs John Hosman
    WECWEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles· Aug 8, 2009· Bantamweight· 15-4 vs 16-5-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:08
  25. WIN
    vs Eddie Wineland
    WECWEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki· Apr 4, 2009· Bantamweight· 14-4 vs 14-6-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:07
  26. WIN
    vs Yoshiro Maeda
    WECWEC 36: Faber vs. Brown· Nov 5, 2008· Bantamweight· 13-4 vs 23-6-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:30
  27. LOSS
    vs Norifumi Yamamoto
    K-1: Dynamite 2007· Dec 31, 2007· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 17-1
    TKO
    R2 · 3:11
  28. LOSS
    vs Chase BeebeTitle bout
    WECWEC 30: McCullough vs. Crunkilton· Sep 4, 2007· Bantamweight· 12-3 vs 11-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  29. WIN
    vs Mark Hominick
    WECWEC 28: Faber vs. Farrar· Jun 2, 2007· Featherweight· 12-2 vs 13-7
    SUB
    R1 · 1:19
  30. WIN
    vs Louie Moreno
    Palace Fighting Championship· Mar 22, 2007· 11-2 vs 1-2
    SUB
  31. LOSS
    vs Gesias Cavalcante
    K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2006 (Stage 2)· Oct 9, 2006· Welterweight· 10-2 vs 10-1-1
    SUB
    R1 · 0:39
  32. WIN
    vs Kazuya Yasuhiro
    K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2006 (Stage 1)· Aug 5, 2006· Welterweight· 10-1 vs 0-2
    SUB
    R1 · 1:08
  33. WIN
    vs Eben Kaneshiro
    California Regional· May 20, 2006· 9-1 vs 10-3
    SUB
  34. WIN
    vs Ryuki Ueyama
    K-1 HERO'S: Yamamoto vs. Miyata· May 3, 2006· Welterweight· 8-1 vs 9-11-5
    MD
  35. WIN
    vs Takumi Yano
    MARS 1: The Beginning· Feb 4, 2006· 7-1 vs 9-5-3
    SUB
    R3 · 2:14
  36. WIN
    vs Taiyo Nakahara
    Greatest Common Multiple· Dec 11, 2005· 6-1 vs 7-3
    SUB
  37. WIN
    vs Fabio Alves
    K-1: Brazil 2004· Oct 30, 2004· Lightweight· 5-1 vs 1-5
    SUB
  38. LOSS
    vs Fredson Paixao
    Jungle Fight· May 15, 2004· 4-1 vs 1-0
    DEC
  39. WIN
    vs Fabio Alves
    Goias Regional· Apr 17, 2004· 2-0 vs 1-4
    SUB
  40. WIN
    vs Muzila Ferraz
    Goias Regional· Apr 17, 2004· 2-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
  41. WIN
    vs Luciano Santos
    Goias Regional· Apr 17, 2004· 2-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
  42. WIN
    vs TBA
    Goiana Vale Tudo· Sep 14, 2002· 1-0
    SUB

Official UFC Ranking

Rani Yahya's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#13 Bantamweight
First ranked
Sep 26, 2016
Times ranked
27

Bantamweight

#1#5#10#15201720182019Sep 26, 2016 · #15Dec 19, 2016 · #14Feb 13, 2017 · #13Mar 6, 2017 · #14Aug 29, 2018 · #15Feb 4, 2019 · #15#15

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1676▼11
Peak
1821Aug 25, 2018
Rated fights
39
150016001700180020052009201320172021Apr 17, 2004 · 1533Apr 17, 2004 · 1570Apr 17, 2004 · 1602May 15, 2004 · 1560Oct 30, 2004 · 1583Dec 11, 2005 · 1623Feb 4, 2006 · 1647May 3, 2006 · 1661May 20, 2006 · 1684Aug 5, 2006 · 1696Oct 9, 2006 · 1675Mar 22, 2007 · 1686Jun 3, 2007 · 1717Sep 5, 2007 · 1686Dec 31, 2007 · 1670Nov 5, 2008 · 1709Apr 5, 2009 · 1737Aug 9, 2009 · 1763Dec 19, 2009 · 1748Apr 24, 2010 · 1736Jan 23, 2011 · 1747Aug 7, 2011 · 1738Aug 4, 2012 · 1753Mar 2, 2013 · 1763Aug 3, 2013 · 1768Nov 30, 2013 · 1761Sep 13, 2014 · 1771Jul 15, 2015 · 1775Jul 14, 2016 · 1790Sep 25, 2016 · 1800Mar 12, 2017 · 1786Aug 6, 2017 · 1795Feb 24, 2018 · 1809Aug 25, 2018 · 1821Feb 10, 2019 · 1809Mar 14, 2021 · 1721Nov 20, 2021 · 1728Apr 22, 2023 · 1688Apr 27, 2024 · 16761676

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Frequently asked questions

When does Rani Yahya fight next?

Rani Yahya has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Rani Yahya's record?

Rani Yahya's professional MMA record is 28-12-1.

Who is Rani Yahya fighting next?

Rani Yahya's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Rani Yahya fight last?

Rani Yahya most recently fought Victor Henry at UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs Perez on Saturday, April 27, 2024, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Rani Yahya fight in?

Rani Yahya fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Rani Yahya have?

Rani Yahya has 0 wins by KO/TKO and 21 wins by submission.

How tall is Rani Yahya?

Rani Yahya is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Rani Yahya weigh?

Rani Yahya weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Rani Yahya's reach?

Rani Yahya has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is Rani Yahya?

Rani Yahya is 42 years old (born Sep 12, 1984).

Where is Rani Yahya from?

Rani Yahya is from Brazil.