Best fights of Yancy Medeiros
Over 17 years as a professional, Yancy Medeiros has compiled a 16-9 (12) record, fighting across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Yancy Medeiros KOs Alex Oliveira
On December 2, 2017 Yancy Medeiros faced Alex Oliveira in a lightweight bout. Medeiros was 30 years old with a record of 14-4, and Oliveira was 29 with a record of 18-4-1. Both Medeiros and Oliveira were on a 2-fight winning streak. Medeiros stopped Alex Oliveira via TKO in the 3rd round.
2. Yancy Medeiros KOs Erick Silva
On June 3, 2017 Yancy Medeiros faced Erick Silva in a welterweight bout. Medeiros was 29 years old with a record of 13-4, and Silva was 32 with a record of 19-7. Both Medeiros and Silva were coming off a win. Medeiros stopped Erick Silva via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Yancy Medeiros loses to Francisco Trinaldo via unanimous decision
On May 14, 2016 Yancy Medeiros faced Francisco Trinaldo in a lightweight bout. Medeiros was 28 years old with a record of 12-3, and Trinaldo was 37 with a record of 19-4. Medeiros was coming off a win and Trinaldo was on a 5-fight winning streak. Medeiros lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Trinaldo.
4. Yancy Medeiros submits Joe Proctor
On December 12, 2014 Yancy Medeiros faced Joe Proctor in a lightweight bout. Medeiros was 27 years old with a record of 10-2, and Proctor was 29 with a record of 10-2. Medeiros was coming off a win and Proctor was on a 2-fight winning streak. Medeiros submitted Joe Proctor via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
5. Yancy Medeiros defeats John Makdessi
On December 12, 2015 Yancy Medeiros faced John Makdessi in a lightweight bout. Medeiros was 28 years old with a record of 11-3, and Makdessi was 30 with a record of 13-4. Both Medeiros and Makdessi were coming off a loss. Medeiros won via split decision.
6. Yancy Medeiros defeats Emmanuel Sanchez
On April 23, 2022 Yancy Medeiros faced Emmanuel Sanchez in a lightweight bout. Medeiros was 34 years old with a record of 15-8, and Sanchez was 31 with a record of 20-7. Medeiros was on a 4-fight losing streak and Sanchez was on a 3-fight losing streak. Medeiros won via unanimous decision.
7. Yancy Medeiros submits Damon Jackson
On August 30, 2014 Yancy Medeiros faced Damon Jackson in a lightweight bout. Medeiros was 26 years old with a record of 9-2, and Jackson was 26 with a record of 9-0. Medeiros was coming off a loss, while Jackson was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Medeiros submitted Damon Jackson via reverse bulldog choke in the 2nd round.
8. Yancy Medeiros loses to Donald Cerrone via KO
On February 18, 2018 Yancy Medeiros faced Donald Cerrone in a welterweight bout. Medeiros was 30 years old with a record of 15-4, and Cerrone was 34 with a record of 32-10. Medeiros was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Cerrone was on a 3-fight losing streak. Cerrone stopped Medeiros via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Yancy Medeiros KOs Zeke Prados
On August 22, 2009 Yancy Medeiros faced Zeke Prados in a light heavyweight bout. Medeiros was 21 years old with a record of 6-0, and Prados was 0 with a record of 0-0. Medeiros was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Medeiros stopped Zeke Prados via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Yancy Medeiros submits Jake Yasui
On March 21, 2009 Yancy Medeiros faced Jake Yasui in a light heavyweight bout. Medeiros was 21 years old with a record of 5-0, and Yasui was 0 with a record of 0-0. Medeiros was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Medeiros submitted Jake Yasui via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.