Yancy Medeiros

Yancy Medeiros
Other names Frisson
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division Middleweight
Fighting out of Wai'anae, Hawaii
Team Team Hakuilua
Years active 2007 - present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 9
Wins 9
By knockout 6
By submission 1
By decision 2
Other information
Website http://www.yancymedeiros.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Yancy Medeiros is an American mixed martial artist from Wai'anae, Hawaii.[1]

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Early life

Yancy Medeiros grew up in Wai'ane Hawaii and at a young age began training in Karate. Medeiros wrestled for his Wai'ane Highschool Wrestling team, placing 3rd in the Hawaii State Wrestling Tournament his Senior Year of High School.

Mixed martial arts career

Medeiros began his career 4-0 before defeating EliteXC veteran Po'ai Suganuma at Destiny MMA: Pier Fighter 1. After winning two more fights to bring his record to 7-0, he then signed with Strikeforce.

Strikeforce

In his Strikeforce debut, he defeated Raul Castillo by unanimous decision. His next fight came against Gareth Joseph which Medeiros won via KO due to punches at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum.[2]

Medeiros was expected to face John Salter at Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine.[3] However, Medeiros was forced from the bout with an injury.[4]

Personal life

Medeiros is of Hawaiian and Portuguese descent, known as Hapa Pukiki. He is single and has no children at present.

Mixed martial arts record

Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 9–0 Gareth Joseph KO (punches) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum 02010-06-26June 26, 2010 2 1:19 San Jose, California, United States
Win 8–0 Raul Castillo Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi 02010-02-26February 26, 2010 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States
Win 7–0 Zeke Prados TKO (punches) Destiny MMA: Maui No Kaoi 02009-08-22August 22, 2009 1 2:23 Wailuku, Hawaii, United States
Win 6–0 Jake Yasui Submission (rear-naked choke) UNU 1: Seek and Destroy 02009-03-21March 21, 2009 1 1:46 Wailuku, Hawaii, United States
Win 5–0 Po'ai Suganuma TKO (punches) Destiny MMA: Pier Fighter 1 02008-11-15November 15, 2008 3 0:37 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win 4–0 Gino Venti Decision (unanimous) Hawaii Fight League 4 02008-10-12October 12, 2008 3 3:00 Waipahu, Hawaii, United States
Win 3–0 Larry Perreira KO (punches) Hawaii Fight League 3 02008-05-03May 3, 2008 1 2:37 Waipahu, Hawaii, United States
Win 2–0 Eddie Ohia TKO (punches) Hawaii Fight League 2 02008-01-12January 12, 2008 1 1:23 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win 1–0 Rigo Mendoza KO (punches) Hawaii Fight League 1 02007-10-19October 19, 2007 1 N/A Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

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