Adrian Yanez

Adrian Yanez, fighting out of the United States with a professional record of 17-6-1, is an orthodox-stance bantamweight striker who relies on volume and finishing power rather than grappling. Averaging 5.96 strikes landed per minute with 41% striking accuracy, Yanez operates as a pure striker—he has never attempted a takedown in his UFC career (0.00 TD average per 15 minutes) and maintains a 75% takedown defense rate against opponents who do.

His 25.7 knockout score reflects his primary path to victory: he has finished opponents in four of his last eight fights, including a first-round knockout of Victor Rodriguez in October 2020 and a devastating opening-round finish of Vinicius Salvador in May 2024. However, his cardio score of 52.8 and 56% striking defense reveal vulnerabilities in extended exchanges—most notably his second-round knockout loss to Jonathan Martinez in October 2023.

Most recently, Yanez fought to a majority draw with Ricky Simon in March 2026, a result that stalled his momentum in a competitive bantamweight division where his aggressive, finish-focused style remains effective but inconsistent over longer fights.