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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 4 fights.
| Record: | 19-9-0 |
| Summary: | Wrestling, boxing |
Fighter Info
| From: | Santa Ana, CA USA |
| Fights Out Of: | Glendale, AZ USA |
| Age: | 33 |
| Height: | 5' 9" ( 175 cm ) |
| Weight: | 135 lb ( 61 kg ) |
Media
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Jan 25, 2014 -
Jan 24, 2014 -
Jul 27, 2013 -
Jul 26, 2013
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
57
Types of Successful Strikes
0
18
Striking Defense
57
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
5
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
33
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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UPCOMING
|
Sergio Pettis |
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Khabilov
Jun 7, 2014
|
-- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Ways To Watch
|
| Yaotzin Meza | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||||
|
Loss
|
Chico Camus |
Jan 25, 2014
|
12 | 2 | 1 | 11 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Yaotzin Meza | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
John Albert |
Jul 27, 2013
|
4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | R2 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Yaotzin Meza | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Chad Mendes |
Dec 14, 2012
|
10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Yaotzin Meza | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: Morning strength and conditioning with coach Jarret Aki. Afternoon MMA training. Night boxing classes.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in 2005; I love contact sports.
What ranks and titles have you held? Rage in the Cage 145-pound title holder
Do you have any heroes? None
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s an accomplishment for all the sacrifices my family and I have made.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
What was your job before you started fighting? I still work for the City of El Mirage Water Department
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Division Champ in State High School, 4th place – High School
Ranks in any martial arts styles: None
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in 2005; I love contact sports.
What ranks and titles have you held? Rage in the Cage 145-pound title holder
Do you have any heroes? None
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s an accomplishment for all the sacrifices my family and I have made.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
What was your job before you started fighting? I still work for the City of El Mirage Water Department
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Division Champ in State High School, 4th place – High School
Ranks in any martial arts styles: None
• Pro since 2006
• Six wins by submission, six by KO
• Training partner of former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson
• Has won eight of his last 11, including wins over Eric Regan and Ran Weathers
• Brother Victor Meza is also a pro fighter, currently 13-3 as a lightweight
• Six wins by submission, six by KO
• Training partner of former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson
• Has won eight of his last 11, including wins over Eric Regan and Ran Weathers
• Brother Victor Meza is also a pro fighter, currently 13-3 as a lightweight
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