Fighter

Yaotzin Meza

23-11-0

United StatesLast 5

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Yaotzin Meza holds a professional MMA record of 23-11-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 36 bouts on record. Yaotzin Meza has won 23 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Yaotzin Meza lands 1.43 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 1.06 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: February 27, 2016. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 71"180 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1981-02-04
Age: 45
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Santa Ana, California, United States

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (204 fighters)

Submission Threat

98 · top 2% in division

Punch power46

Kick power86

Punch speed56

Kick speed95

Accuracy64

Takedowns93

Ground striking63

Submissions98

Chin70

Body strength84

Cardio95

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 21-11-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed1.43per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.62per min

64% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.06per 15 min

20% success

Takedowns stuffed18%

Submission attempts1.4per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Yaotzin Meza earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Gilberto Aguilar
Combate 24: Alday vs. Lopez· Sep 14, 2018· Featherweight· 22-11 vs 17-16-1
SUB
R1 · 3:58
LOSS
vs Arnold Allen
UFCUFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping· Feb 27, 2016· Featherweight· 22-10 vs 10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Sam Sicilia
UFCUFC Fight Night: Mir vs Duffee· Jul 15, 2015· Featherweight· 22-9 vs 13-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Damian Stasiak
UFCUFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs Cro Cop 2· Apr 11, 2015· Featherweight· 21-9 vs 8-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Sergio Pettis
UFCUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov· Jun 7, 2014· Bantamweight· 21-8 vs 10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
NC
vs Chico Camus
UFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson· Jan 25, 2014· Bantamweight· 21-8 vs 13-4
Overturned
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs John Albert
UFCUFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga· Jul 27, 2013· Bantamweight· 20-8 vs 3-4
SUB
R2 · 2:49
LOSS
vs Chad Mendes
UFCUFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson· Dec 16, 2012· Featherweight
TKO
R1 · 1:55
LOSS
vs Chad Mendes
UFC on FX 6· Dec 14, 2012· Featherweight· 20-7 vs 12-1
TKO
R1 · 1:55
WIN
vs TBA
Xtreme Kombat· Nov 24, 2012· 19-7
SUB
WIN
vs Kevin Croom
Rage in the Cage· Oct 20, 2012· 18-7 vs 5-4
DEC
LOSS
vs Andrés Quintana
Arizona Regional· Apr 14, 2012· 18-6 vs 2-1
TKO
WIN
vs Ran Weathers
Texas Regional· Oct 1, 2011· 17-6 vs 15-10
DEC
WIN
vs Eric Regan
Rage in the Cage· Sep 9, 2011· 16-6 vs 14-20
SUB
WIN
vs Scott Pike
Rage in the Cage· Apr 15, 2011· 15-6 vs 1-2
TKO
WIN
vs Nick Piedmont
Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting· Nov 19, 2010· 14-6 vs 2-0
DEC
WIN
vs Brandon Shelton
C3 Fights· Oct 22, 2010· 13-6 vs 15-4
SUB
WIN
vs Casey Milliken
Rage in the Cage· Jul 31, 2010· 12-6 vs 1-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Rich Taylor
Extreme Beatdown· Oct 24, 2009· 12-5 vs 7-2
DEC
LOSS
vs Jamie Schmidt
Arizona Regional· Apr 11, 2009· 12-4 vs 8-3
SUB
WIN
vs Travis Reddinger
Extreme Beatdown· Mar 21, 2009· 11-4 vs 10-1-1
SUB
WIN
vs Alonzo Martinez
Arizona Regional· Oct 4, 2008· 10-4 vs 22-11
SUB
WIN
vs Antonio Lepe
Mexico Regional· Sep 20, 2008· 9-4 vs 0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Gabriel Benitez
Mexico Regional· Aug 15, 2008· 8-4 vs 4-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Stephane Vigneault
TKO 34 : Sims vs. Bosse· Jun 7, 2008· Featherweight· 8-3 vs 10-5
TKO
R2 · 3:28
WIN
vs Randy Steinke
Mexico Regional· Feb 23, 2008· 7-3 vs 2-0
SUB
WIN
vs Hans Burnett
Rage in the Cage· Oct 13, 2007· 6-3 vs 0-2
TKO
WIN
vs Donny Walker
Mexico Regional· Sep 29, 2007· 5-3 vs 7-3
TKO
WIN
vs Austin Pascucci
Rage in the Cage· Jul 21, 2007· 4-3 vs 6-4
DEC
WIN
vs Pete Vandervort
Arizona Regional· Jun 9, 2007· 3-3 vs 3-1
TKO
WIN
vs Patrick Lopez
Rage in the Cage· Feb 24, 2007· 2-3 vs 1-0
DEC
WIN
vs Richie Reyes
Rage in the Cage· Nov 11, 2006· 1-3 vs 4-6
SUB
WIN
vs Robert Maldonado
Rage in the Cage· Aug 15, 2006· 0-3 vs 7-10
DEC
LOSS
vs Amos Sotelo
Rage in the Cage· Jul 1, 2006· 0-2 vs 1-2-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Amos Sotelo
Rage in the Cage· May 26, 2006· 0-1 vs 0-2-1
DEC
LOSS
vs Kyle Brees
Rage in the Cage· Apr 29, 2006· 0-0 vs 11-7
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1584▲12
Peak: 1661Mar 21, 2009
Rated fights: 33

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Frequently asked questions

When does Yaotzin Meza fight next?

Yaotzin Meza has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Yaotzin Meza's record?

Yaotzin Meza's professional MMA record is 23-11-0.

Who is Yaotzin Meza fighting next?

Yaotzin Meza's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Yaotzin Meza fight last?

Yaotzin Meza most recently fought Arnold Allen at UFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping on Saturday, February 27, 2016, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Yaotzin Meza fight in?

Yaotzin Meza fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Yaotzin Meza have?

Yaotzin Meza has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How tall is Yaotzin Meza?

Yaotzin Meza is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Yaotzin Meza weigh?

Yaotzin Meza weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Yaotzin Meza's reach?

Yaotzin Meza has a reach of 71" (180 cm).

How old is Yaotzin Meza?

Yaotzin Meza is 45 years old (born Feb 4, 1981).

Where is Yaotzin Meza from?

Yaotzin Meza is from United States.

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