| 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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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.
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.
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]
Medeiros is of Hawaiian and Portuguese descent, known as Hapa Pukiki. He is single and has no children at present.
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 9 matches | 9 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 9–0 | Gareth Joseph | KO (punches) | Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum | June 26, 2010 | 2 | 1:19 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | Raul Castillo | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi | February 26, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Zeke Prados | TKO (punches) | Destiny MMA: Maui No Kaoi | August 22, 2009 | 1 | 2:23 | Wailuku, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Jake Yasui | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UNU 1: Seek and Destroy | March 21, 2009 | 1 | 1:46 | Wailuku, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Po'ai Suganuma | TKO (punches) | Destiny MMA: Pier Fighter 1 | November 15, 2008 | 3 | 0:37 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Gino Venti | Decision (unanimous) | Hawaii Fight League 4 | October 12, 2008 | 3 | 3:00 | Waipahu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Larry Perreira | KO (punches) | Hawaii Fight League 3 | May 3, 2008 | 1 | 2:37 | Waipahu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Eddie Ohia | TKO (punches) | Hawaii Fight League 2 | January 12, 2008 | 1 | 1:23 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Rigo Mendoza | KO (punches) | Hawaii Fight League 1 | October 19, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States |