Adrian Yanez vs Daniel Marcos — Fight recap

Daniel Marcos defeated Adrian Yanez via split decision after three rounds on December 14, 2024, in a striking-heavy bantamweight bout. Marcos landed 86 significant strikes at a 58% accuracy rate compared to Yanez's 79 of 183 (43%), establishing cleaner combinations throughout the fight.

The decisive factor came on the ground, where Marcos secured two takedowns and accumulated 3:23 of control time versus Yanez's 1:15, though neither fighter attempted submissions. Yanez out-landed Marcos in volume but struggled with efficiency, particularly in the clinch and transition phases.

Marcos' superior striking precision and grappling control proved enough to sway two judges despite the competitive nature of the decision. The result marks a significant setback for Yanez's momentum and raises questions about his striking defense against more technical opponents.