Nationality American Role Mixed Martial Artist Name Yaotzin Meza | Reach 71 in (180 cm) Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Number of contests 1 | |
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Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) Division BantamweightFeatherweight Similar People Sam Sicilia, Sergio Pettis, Matt Dwyer, James Moontasri, Ildemar Alcantara Profiles | ||
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Yaotzin Meza (born February 4, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Contents
- Yaotzin meza vs kevin croom
- Yaotzin meza wins in el paso
- Background
- MMA career
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- References
Yaotzin meza wins in el paso
Background
Meza went to Flagstaff High School where he participated in wrestling, achieving 3rd place at the Arizona state wrestling championships his senior year.
MMA career
Meza turned pro on April 29, 2006 losing by submission to Kyle Brees at RITC 81. Meza lost his next two bouts both to Amos Sotelo. Meza then won his next 8 fights before losing to Stephane Vigneault at TKO 34.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Meza made his promotional debut at UFC on FX 6 filling in for the injured Hacran Dias against Chad Mendes. he lost via KO in the first round.
Meza made his second UFC appearance at bantamweight against TUF alum John Albert at UFC on Fox 8. After surviving a dangerous armbar early in the fight, Meza was able to submit Albert in the second round with a rear-naked choke.
Meza faced Chico Camus on January 25, 2014 at UFC on Fox 10. Originally, he lost the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) but the result was overturned after Camus failed a post fight drug test.
Meza faced Sergio Pettis on June 7, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 42. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Meza faced promotional newcomer Damian Stasiak in a featherweight bout on April 11, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 64. Meza won the back and forth fight by unanimous decision.
Meza faced Sam Sicilia on July 15, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 71, replacing Doo Ho Choi. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Meza faced Arnold Allen on February 27, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 84. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.