Yancy Medeiros

Yancy Medeiros
Born September 7, 1987
Wai'anae, Hawaii, United States
Other names Frisson
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Middleweight
Reach 76.0 in (193 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Wai'anae, Hawaii, United States
Team Team Gracie Fighter
Years active 2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 14
Wins 11
By knockout 6
By submission 3
By decision 2
Losses 2
By knockout 1
By submission 1
No contests 1
Other information
Website http://www.yancymedeiros.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Yancy Medeiros (born September 7, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist from Wai'anae, Hawaii. He is currently competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Early life

Medeiros grew up in Wai'ane Hawaii and at a young age began training in Karate. Medeiros wrestled for his Waianae High School Wrestling team, placing 3rd in the Hawaii State Wrestling Tournament his Senior Year of High School. Yancy credits Kawika Pa'aluhi, an early pioneer of MMA in Hawaii, with motivating him to train and pursue a career in MMA. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early 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, Medeiros defeated Raul Castillo by unanimous decision at Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi.

His next fight came against Gareth Joseph which Medeiros won via first round KO due to punches at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum.[3]

Medeiros was expected to face John Salter at Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine.[4] However, Medeiros was forced from the bout with an injury.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On January 31, 2013, it was announced that Medeiros would be brought over to the Ultimate Fighting Championship as part of the Strikeforce transition..

He dropped two weight classes to lightweight and made his UFC debut against Rustam Khabilov on April 27, 2013 at UFC 159.[6] The fight ended in unusual fashion as Medeiros dislocated his thumb during a takedown by Khabilov early in the first round, resulting in a TKO victory for Khabilov as Medeiros was unable to continue.

Medeiros took on Yves Edwards at UFC Fight For The Troops 3 on November 6, 2013.[7] He won by KO in the first round. The win, however, was subsequently overturned when Medeiros tested positive for marijuana in his post-fight drug test.[8]

Medeiros was expected to face promotional newcomer Joe Ellenberger on April 26, 2014 at UFC 172.[9] However, in the week leading up to the event, Medeiros was pulled from the Ellenberger bout in favor of a match up on the main card with Jim Miller after his scheduled opponent Bobby Green pulled out of the bout.[10] Medeiros lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Medeiros was expected to face Justin Edwards on August 30, 2014 at UFC 177.[11] However, Edwards pulled out of the event in the days leading up to the event citing an injury. Medeiros instead faced promotional newcomer Damon Jackson.[12][13] Medeiros won the fight by submission in the second round. The win also earned Medeiros his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[14]

Medeiros faced Joe Proctor on December 12, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale.[15] Medeiros won the fight in the first round after dropping Proctor with a spinning back kick to the body and securing a guillotine choke to earn the submission. The result also earned Medeiros a Performance of the Night bonus.[16]

Medeiros was expected to face Tony Ferguson on February 28, 2015 at UFC 184.[17] However, Medeiros pulled out of the bout citing injury and was replaced by Gleison Tibau.[18]

Medeiros is expected to face Dustin Poirier on June 6, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 68.[19]

Personal life

Medeiros is of Hawaiian, Portuguese and Filipino descent,[20] known as Hapa Pukiki and Hapa Pilipino. Medeiros started off his career fighting at light heavyweight. He then moved down to middleweight and eventually made his lightweight debut at UFC 159. Medeiros credits the Diaz Brothers, Nick Diaz and Nate Diaz, for changing his diet and work ethic which allowed him to lose weight and move down in weight classes.[21]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–2 (1) Joe Proctor Submission (guillotine choke) The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale December 12, 2014 1 4:37 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–2 (1) Damon Jackson Submission (reverse bulldog choke) UFC 177 August 30, 2014 2 1:54 Sacramento, California, United States Performance of the Night.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 9–2 (1) Jim Miller Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 172 April 26, 2014 1 3:18 Baltimore, Maryland, United States
style="background-color: #c5d2ea; text-align:center" |NC 9–1 (1) Yves Edwards No Contest (overturned) UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 November 6, 2013 1 2:47 Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States Tested positive for marijuana. Originally won by KO.
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 9–1 Rustam Khabilov TKO (thumb injury) UFC 159 April 27, 2013 1 2:32 Newark, New Jersey, United States Lightweight debut.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–0 Gareth Joseph KO (punches) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum June 26, 2010 2 1:19 San Jose, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–0 Raul Castillo Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi February 26, 2010 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0 Zeke Prados TKO (punches) Destiny MMA: Maui No Kaoi August 22, 2009 1 2:23 Wailuku, Hawaii, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 Jake Yasui Submission (rear-naked choke) UNU 1: Seek and Destroy March 21, 2009 1 1:46 Wailuku, Hawaii, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Po'ai Suganuma TKO (punches) Destiny MMA: Pier Fighter 1 November 15, 2008 3 0:37 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Gino Venti Decision (unanimous) Hawaii Fight League 4 October 12, 2008 3 3:00 Waipahu, Hawaii, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Larry Perreira KO (punches) Hawaii Fight League 3 May 3, 2008 1 2:37 Waipahu, Hawaii, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Eddie Ohia TKO (punches) Hawaii Fight League 2 January 12, 2008 1 1:23 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Rigo Mendoza KO (punches) Hawaii Fight League 1 October 19, 2007 1 N/A Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC 172 Jones vs. Teixeira". UFC.com. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
  2. ↑ http://www.athorganics.com/eyes-makahas-yancy-medeiros/
  3. ↑ "Yancy Medeiros to face Raul Castillo at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum".
  4. ↑ http://strikeforce.com/news/2010/12/woodley-saffiedine-clash-highlights-strikeforce-challengers-jan-7-main-event/
  5. ↑ http://mmajunkie.com/news/21748/st-preux-humphrey-replaces-medeiros-salter-at-strikeforce-challengers-13.mma
  6. ↑ "UFC 159 adds Rustam Khabilov vs. Yancy Medeiros to New Jersey lineup". MMAjunkie.com. 2013-01-31. Retrieved 2013-01-31.
  7. ↑ Dave Reid (2013-09-15). "Yves Edwards To Meet Yancy Medeiros At UFC Fight For The Troops 3". mmainsider.net. Retrieved September 15, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Yancy Medeiros’ UFC Fight Night 31 win overturned due to failed drug test". MMAjunkie.com. 2014-02-11. Retrieved 2014-02-11.
  9. ↑ Matt Erickson (2014-01-27). "Joe Ellenberger debuts vs. Yancy Medeiros at UFC 172 in Baltimore". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
  10. ↑ Jamie Penick (2014-04-20). "With Bobby Green injured, UFC 172 shakes up lightweight bouts with Miller-Medeiros and Ellenberger-Rocha now booked". mmatorch.com. Retrieved 2014-04-20.
  11. ↑ Staff (2014-07-14). "Justin Edwards vs. Yancy Medeiros booked for UFC 177". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
  12. ↑ Staff (2014-08-21). "With Justin Edwards off UFC 177 card, promotion seeks replacement". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-08-21.
  13. ↑ C.J. Tuttle (2014-08-22). "Legacy FC Featherweight Champion Damon Jackson Takes UFC 177 Fight on Nine Days’ Notice". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
  14. ↑ "UFC 177 bonuses: Dillashaw, Medeiros, Ferreira, Nijem win $50,000". MMAjunkie.com. August 31, 2014.
  15. ↑ Staff (September 18, 2014). "Yancy Medeiros vs. Joe Proctor set for The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved September 18, 2014.
  16. ↑ Staff (December 12, 2014). "UTUF 20 Finale bonuses: Esparza, Medeiros, Penne, Markos win $50,000". MMAjunkie.com.
  17. ↑ Staff (2015-01-13). "Lightweights Tony Ferguson vs. Yancy Medeiros added to UFC 184". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-01-13.
  18. ↑ C.J. Tuttle (2015-02-03). "Gleison Tibau replaces Yancy Medeiros, faces Tony Ferguson at UFC 184". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-02-03.
  19. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2015-04-07). "Dustin Poirier vs. Yancy Medeiros booked for UFC Fight Night in New Orleans". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-04-07.
  20. ↑ David Kano (February 7, 2014). "MMA’s Yancy Medeiros: The UFC Lightweight with a Hawaiian warrior ethic". TVMIX.
  21. ↑ http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/For-Move-from-Light-Heavyweight-to-Lightweight-Yancy-Medeiros-Credits-Diaz-Brothers-51945

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