Yancy Medeiros

{{Short description|American mixed martial arts fighter (born 1987)}}

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| birth_place = Wai'anae, Hawaii, United States

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| years_active = 2007–present

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Yancy Medeiros Jr. (born September 7, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division of Bellator MMA. A professional competitor since 2007, he has competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Strikeforce.

Early life

Medeiros grew up in Wai'anae Hawaii and at a young age began training in Karate. He is of Filipino and Native Hawaiian descent,{{cite web |last1=Medeiros |first1=Yancy |title=I'm proud to be Hawaiian and Filipino |url=https://twitter.com/ymedeiros/status/550861742113177600 |website=Twitter |access-date=20 April 2019 |date=1 January 2015}} known as Hapa Pukiki and Hapa Pilipino. Medeiros wrestled for his Waianae High School wrestling team, placing third in the state wrestling tournament his senior season. Yancy credits Kawika Pa'aluhi, an early pioneer of MMA in Hawaii, with motivating him to train and pursue a career in MMA.{{cite web |url=http://www.athorganics.com/eyes-makahas-yancy-medeiros/ |title=All Eyes On Makaha's Yancy Medeiros - ATH |website=www.athorganics.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141123170042/http://www.athorganics.com/eyes-makahas-yancy-medeiros/ |archive-date=2014-11-23}}

Mixed martial arts career

=Early career=

Medeiros began his career 4–0 before defeating EliteXC veteran Po'ai Suganuma at Destiny MMA: Pier Fighter 1. After winning two more fights to bring his record to 7–0, fighting as a Light Heavyweight, he then signed with Strikeforce.

=Strikeforce=

In his Strikeforce debut, moving down to Middleweight, Medeiros defeated Raul Castillo by unanimous decision at Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi.

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His next fight came against Gareth Joseph which Medeiros won via first-round KO due to punches at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum.{{Cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/19679/strikeforce-and-m-1-global-fedor-vs-werdum-finalized-with-four-prelim-card-bouts.mma|title=Yancy Medeiros to face Raul Castillo at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum|access-date=2010-11-01|archive-date=2010-08-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100810100353/http://mmajunkie.com/news/19679/strikeforce-and-m-1-global-fedor-vs-werdum-finalized-with-four-prelim-card-bouts.mma|url-status=dead}}

Medeiros was expected to face John Salter at Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Saffiedine.{{Cite web |url=http://strikeforce.com/news/2010/12/woodley-saffiedine-clash-highlights-strikeforce-challengers-jan-7-main-event/ |title=Woodley-Saffiedine Clash Highlights Strikeforce Challengers Jan. 7 Main Event | Strikeforce |access-date=December 6, 2010 |archive-date=December 7, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101207055935/http://strikeforce.com/news/2010/12/woodley-saffiedine-clash-highlights-strikeforce-challengers-jan-7-main-event/ |url-status=dead }} However, Medeiros was forced from the bout with an injury.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21748/st-preux-humphrey-replaces-medeiros-salter-at-strikeforce-challengers-13.mma |title=St. Preux-Humphrey replaces Medeiros-Salter at Strikeforce Challengers 13 {{!}} MMAjunkie.com |website=mmajunkie.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101218143914/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21748/st-preux-humphrey-replaces-medeiros-salter-at-strikeforce-challengers-13.mma |archive-date=2010-12-18}}

=Ultimate Fighting Championship=

On January 31, 2013, it was announced that Medeiros would be brought over to the Ultimate Fighting Championship as part of the Strikeforce transition.

He dropped two weight classes to Lightweight and made his UFC debut against Rustam Khabilov on April 27, 2013, at UFC 159.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/01/ufc-159-adds-rustam-khabilov-vs-yancy-medeiros-to-new-jersey-lineup|title=UFC 159 adds Rustam Khabilov vs. Yancy Medeiros to New Jersey lineup|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2013-01-31|access-date=2013-01-31}} The fight ended in unusual fashion as Medeiros dislocated his thumb during a takedown by Khabilov early in the first round, resulting in a TKO victory for Khabilov as Medeiros was unable to continue.

Medeiros took on Yves Edwards at UFC Fight For The Troops 3 on November 6, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://mmainsider.net/10431/yves-edwards-to-meet-yancy-medeiros-at-ufc-fight-for-the-troops-3|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130918185647/http://mmainsider.net/10431/yves-edwards-to-meet-yancy-medeiros-at-ufc-fight-for-the-troops-3|url-status=usurped|archive-date=September 18, 2013|title=Yves Edwards To Meet Yancy Medeiros At UFC Fight For The Troops 3|work=mmainsider.net|author=Dave Reid|date=2013-09-15|access-date=September 15, 2013}} He won by KO in the first round. The win, however, was subsequently overturned when Medeiros tested positive for marijuana in his post-fight drug test.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/02/yancy-medeiros-ufc-fight-night-31-win-overturned-due-to-failed-drug-test/|title=Yancy Medeiros' UFC Fight Night 31 win overturned due to failed drug test|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2014-02-11|access-date=2014-02-11}}

Medeiros was expected to face promotional newcomer Joe Ellenberger on April 26, 2014, at UFC 172.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/01/joe-ellenberger-debuts-vs-yancy-medeiros-at-ufc-172-in-baltimore/|title=Joe Ellenberger debuts vs. Yancy Medeiros at UFC 172 in Baltimore|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|access-date=2014-01-27|date=2014-01-27}} However, in the week leading up to the event, Medeiros was pulled from the Ellenberger bout in favor of a match up on the main card with Jim Miller after his scheduled opponent Bobby Green pulled out of the bout.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/UFC_2/article_21134.shtml|title=With Bobby Green injured, UFC 172 shakes up lightweight bouts with Miller-Medeiros and Ellenberger-Rocha now booked|publisher=mmatorch.com|author=Jamie Penick|date=2014-04-20|access-date=2014-04-20}} Medeiros lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Medeiros was expected to face Justin Edwards on August 30, 2014, at UFC 177.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/07/justin-edwards-vs-yancy-medeiros-booked-for-ufc-177|title=Justin Edwards vs. Yancy Medeiros booked for UFC 177|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2014-07-14|access-date=2014-07-14}} However, Edwards pulled out of the event in the days leading up to the event citing an injury. Medeiros instead faced promotional newcomer Damon Jackson.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/08/with-justin-edwards-off-ufc-177-card-promotion-seeks-replacement|title=With Justin Edwards off UFC 177 card, promotion seeks replacement|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2014-08-21|access-date=2014-08-21|author=Staff}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Legacy-FC-Featherweight-Champion-Damon-Jackson-Takes-UFC-177-Fight-on-Nine-Days-Notice-72291|title=Legacy FC Featherweight Champion Damon Jackson Takes UFC 177 Fight on Nine Days' Notice|publisher=sherdog.com|date=2014-08-22|access-date=2014-08-22|author=C.J. Tuttle}} Medeiros won the fight by submission in the second round. The win also earned Medeiros his first Performance of the Night bonus award.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/08/ufc-177-bonuses-dillashaw-medeiros-ferreira-nijem-win-50000|title=UFC 177 bonuses: Dillashaw, Medeiros, Ferreira, Nijem win $50,000|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=August 31, 2014}}

Medeiros faced Joe Proctor on December 12, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/yancy-medeiros-vs-joe-proctor-set-for-the-ultimate-fighter-20-finale|title=Yancy Medeiros vs. Joe Proctor set for The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff|date=September 18, 2014 |access-date=September 18, 2014}} Medeiros won the fight in the first round after dropping Proctor with a spinning back kick to the body and securing a guillotine choke to earn the submission. The result also earned Medeiros a Performance of the Night bonus.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/12/tuf-20-finale-bonuses-esparza-medeiros-penne-markos-win-50000|title=UTUF 20 Finale bonuses: Esparza, Medeiros, Penne, Markos win $50,000|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=December 12, 2014}}

Medeiros was expected to face Tony Ferguson on February 28, 2015, at UFC 184.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/01/lightweights-tony-ferguson-vs-yancy-medeiros-added-to-ufc-184|title=Lightweights Tony Ferguson vs. Yancy Medeiros added to UFC 184|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=2015-01-13|date=2015-01-13}} However, Medeiros pulled out of the bout citing injury and was replaced by Gleison Tibau.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Gleison-Tibau-Replaces-Yancy-Medeiros-Faces-Tony-Ferguson-at-UFC-184-81269|title=Gleison Tibau replaces Yancy Medeiros, faces Tony Ferguson at UFC 184|publisher=sherdog.com|author=C.J. Tuttle|access-date=2015-02-03|date=2015-02-03}}

Medeiros faced Dustin Poirier on June 6, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 68.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Dustin-Poirier-vs-Yancy-Medeiros-Booked-for-UFC-Fight-Night-in-New-Orleans-84411|title=Dustin Poirier vs. Yancy Medeiros booked for UFC Fight Night in New Orleans|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2015-04-07|access-date=2015-04-07}} He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2015/6/6/8742217/ufc-fight-night-68-results-dustin-poirier-torches-yancy-medeiros-chin-new-orelans-mma|title=UFC Fight Night 68 results: Dustin Poirier torches Yancy Medeiros, who shows off ridiculous chin|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Thomas Myers|date=2015-06-06|access-date=2015-06-06}}

Medeiros faced John Makdessi on December 12, 2015, at UFC 194.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/8/21/9189357/john-makdessi-meets-yancy-medeiros-at-ufc-194|title=John Makdessi meets Yancy Medeiros at UFC 194|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi|access-date=2015-11-24|date=2015-11-24}} He won the fight by split decision.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/ufc-194-results-yancy-medeiros-edges-disappointed-john-makdessi-with-split-decision|title=UFC 194 results: Yancy Medeiros edges disappointed John Makdessi with split call|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2015-12-12|access-date=2015-12-12}}

Medeiros next faced Francisco Trinaldo on May 14, 2016, at UFC 198.{{cite web|url=http://mmanewssource.com/francisco-trinaldo-vs-yancy-medeiros-added-to-ufc-198/|title=Francisco Trinaldo vs. Yancy Medeiros added to UFC 198|publisher=mmanewssource.com|author=Andrew Ravens|date=2016-02-18|access-date=2016-02-18|archive-date=2016-02-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160225035036/http://mmanewssource.com/francisco-trinaldo-vs-yancy-medeiros-added-to-ufc-198/|url-status=dead}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/ufc-198-results-francisco-trinaldo-tops-yancy-medeiros-in-leather-slinging-war|title=UFC 198 results: Francisco Trinaldo tops Yancy Medeiros in leather-slinging war|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2016-05-14|access-date=2016-05-14}} Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night honors.{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-198-Bonuses-Miocic-Jacare-Trinaldo-Medeiros-Take-Home-3650K-104993|title=UFC 198 bonuses: Miocic, 'Jacare,' Trinaldo, Medeiros take home $50K|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2016-05-14|access-date=2016-05-14}}

==Move up to welterweight==

Medeiros faced Sean Spencer in a welterweight bout on September 10, 2016, at UFC 203.{{cite web|url=http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/32547737/makahas-yancy-medeiros-to-fight-at-ufc203|title=Makaha's Yancy Medeiros to fight at UFC 203|publisher=hawaiinewsnow.com|author=Ian Scheuring|date=2016-07-28|access-date=2016-07-28}} He won the fight via submission in the second round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/09/ufc-203-results-yancy-medeiros-kicks-sean-spencer-in-the-face-then-gets-choke-finish|title=UFC 203 results: Yancy Medeiros kicks Sean Spencer in the face, then gets choke finish|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2016-09-10|access-date=2015-09-10}}{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-203-Bonuses-Miocic-Overeem-Andrade-Medeiros-Receive-3650K-111019|title=UFC 203 Bonuses: Miocic, Overeem, Andrade, Medeiros Receive $50K|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2016-09-10|access-date=2016-09-10}}

Medeiros was expected to face Li Jingliang on January 28, 2017, at UFC on Fox 23.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/12/yancy-medeiros-meets-li-jingliang-at-ufc-on-fox-23-in-denver|title=Yancy Medeiros meets Li Jingliang at UFC on FOX 23 in Denver|author=Staff|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2016-12-21|access-date=2016-12-21}} However, in early January, Medeiros pulled out for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Bobby Nash.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/01/bobby-nash-replaces-yancy-medeiros-meets-li-jingliang-at-ufc-on-fox-23|title=Bobby Nash replaces Yancy Medeiros, meets Li Jingliang at UFC on FOX 23|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2017-01-02|access-date=2017-01-02}}

Medeiros faced Erick Silva on June 3, 2017, at UFC 212.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/03/report-yancy-medeiros-meets-erick-silva-at-ufc-212-in-rio-de-janerio|title=Yancy Medeiros meets Erick Silva at UFC 212 in Rio de Janeiro|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2017-03-24|access-date=2017-03-24}} He won the fight via TKO in the second round.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-212-results-yancy-medeiros-tko-win-over-erick-silva-comes-with-protest|title=UFC 212 results: Yancy Medeiros' TKO win over Erick Silva comes with protest|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|access-date=2017-06-03|date=2017-06-03}}

Medeiros faced Alex Oliveira on December 2, 2017, at UFC 218.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/10/yancy-medeiros-vs-alex-oliveira-booked-for-ufc-218-in-detroit|title=Yancy Medeiros vs. Alex Oliveira booked for UFC 218 in Detroit|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=2017-10-03|access-date=2017-10-03}} He won the back-and-forth fight via TKO in the third round.{{Cite news|url=http://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-218/ufc-218-results-yancy-medeiros-vs-alex-oliveira/|title=UFC 218 Results: Yancy Medeiros stops Alex Oliveira in round 3 (VIDEO) {{!}} BJPenn.com|date=2017-12-02|work={{!}} BJPenn.com|access-date=2017-12-03|language=en-US}} The win also earned him his second Fight of the Night bonus award.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/12/ufc-218-bonuses-amazing-night-forces-two-fight-of-the-night-awards|title=UFC 218 bonuses: Amazing night forces two 'Fight of the Night' awards|date=2017-12-03|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-12-03|language=en-US}}

Medeiros faced Donald Cerrone on February 18, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 126.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/12/donald-cowboy-cerrone-yancy-medeiros-headlines-ufc-fight-night-126-austin-texas|title=Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone vs. Yancy Medeiros headlines UFC Fight Night 126 in Austin|date=2017-12-26|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-01-05|language=en-US}} He lost the fight via technical knockout out in round one.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/02/ufc-fight-night-126-results-donald-cerrone-stops-yancy-medeiros-with-two-seconds-left-in-first|title=UFC Fight Night 126 results: Donald Cerrone stops Yancy Medeiros with two seconds left in first|date=2018-02-19|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-02-19|language=en-US}}

Medeiros was expected to face Mike Perry on July 7, 2018, at UFC 226.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/4/17/17249316/mike-perry-vs-yancy-medeiros-slated-for-ufc-226|title=Mike Perry vs. Yancy Medeiros slated for UFC 226|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=2018-04-18}} However, Medeiros pulled out of the fight on June 27 citing a rib injury and was replaced by Paul Felder.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/06/yancy-medeiros-injured-out-ufc-226-mike-perry-replacement-needed|title=Yancy Medeiros out of UFC 226; replacement needed for Mike Perry|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn and John Morgan|date=2018-06-28|access-date=2018-06-28}}

==Return to lightweight==

Medeiros faced Gregor Gillespie in a lightweight bout on January 19, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 143.{{Cite web|url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/mixed-martial-arts/ufc-brooklyn-gregor-gillespie-1.24779892|title=Gregor Gillespie to face Yancy Medeiros at UFC Brooklyn|publisher=newsday.com|author=Mark La Monica|date=2018-12-20|access-date=2018-12-20}} He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/1/19/18190188/ufc-brooklyn-results-gregor-gillespie-finishes-yancy-medeiros-in-final-second-of-round-two|title=UFC Brooklyn results: Gregor Gillespie finishes Yancy Medeiros in final seconds of round two|website=MMAFighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=2019-01-19|access-date=2019-01-21}}

Medeiros faced Lando Vannata on February 15, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/12/yancy-medeiros-vs-lando-vannata-ufc-on-espn-plus-25-rio-rancho-new-mexico|title=Yancy Medeiros vs. Lando Vannata added to UFC on ESPN+ 25 in Rio Rancho|date=2019-12-20|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-12-20}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/02/15/ufc-rio-rancho-results-lando-vannata-vs-yancy-medeiros/|title=UFC Rio Rancho Results: Lando Vannata Too Elusive for Yancy Medeiros|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2020-02-15|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-17}}

Replacing injured Nikolas Motta, Medeiros was scheduled to fight Damir Hadžović on May 22, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/04/nikolas-motta-out-yancy-medeiros-faces-damir-hadzovic-at-ufc-fight-night-188|title=With Nikolas Motta out, Yancy Medeiros steps in to face Damir Hadzovic at UFC Fight Night 188|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Farah Hannoun|date=2021-04-16|access-date=2021-04-16}} However, the bout was pulled from the card just hours before taking place due to health issues with Hadžović.{{Cite web|author=Staff|date=2021-05-22|title=Damir Hadzovic vs. Yancy Medeiros pulled from UFC Fight Night 188 lineup|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/05/damir-hadzovic-vs-yancy-medeiros-pulled-from-ufc-fight-night-188-lineup|access-date=2021-05-22|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com}} The pairing was rescheduled on June 26, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 190.{{Cite web|date=2021-05-29|title=Yancy Medeiros vs. Damir Hadzovic rebooked for UFC Fight Night on June 26|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/05/yancy-medeiros-vs-damir-hadzovic-rebooked-ufc-fight-night-june-26-mma-matchup|access-date=2021-05-29|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Vreeland|first=Daniel|date=2021-06-26|title=UFC Vegas 30 Results: Damir Hadzovic Survives Late Attacks, Decisions Yancy Medeiros|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/06/26/ufc-vegas-30-results-yancy-medeiros-vs-damir-hadzovic/|access-date=2021-06-26|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} Subsequently, he tested positive for marijuana and was suspended for four-and-a-half months by NSAC, making him eligible to return to competition on November 9, 2021.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/08/nsac-suspends-yancy-medeiros-justin-jaynes-for-marijuana-use-despite-no-longer-punishing-fighters-for-marijuana-use|title=NSAC suspends Yancy Medeiros, Justin Jaynes for marijuana use – despite no longer punishing fighters for marijuana use|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=August 26, 2021}}

In August 2021, Medeiros was released from UFC.{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2021-08-17|title=Yancy Medeiros, Justin Jaynes are no longer on the UFC roster|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/8/17/22629134/yancy-medeiros-justin-jaynes-are-no-longer-on-the-ufc-roster|access-date=2021-08-18|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}

= Bellator MMA =

Medeiros faced Emmanuel Sanchez on April 23, 2022, at Bellator 279.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-17 |title=Yancy Medeiros gets wish, signs on for Hawaii homecoming against Emmanuel Sanchez at Bellator 279 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/03/bellator-279-news-yancy-medeiros-vs-emmanuel-sanchez-hawaii |access-date=2022-03-17 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} Medeiros won the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-04-23 |title=Yancy Medeiros and Emmanuel Sanchez Throw Down in Thriller to Kick Off Bellator 279 Main Card |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/04/23/yancy-medeiros-and-emmanuel-sanchez-thriller-bellator-279/ |access-date=2022-04-24 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Medeiros faced Charlie Leary on April 22, 2023, at Bellator 295.{{Cite web |last=Heck |first=Mike |date=2023-02-15 |title=Bellator returns to Hawaii with doubleheader, Raufeon Stots vs. Patchy Mix and Liz Carmouche vs. DeAnna Bennett title fights |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/2/15/23600924/bellator-returns-to-hawaii-raufeon-stots-vs-patchy-mix-liz-carmouche-vs-deanna-bennett-title-fights |access-date=2023-02-16 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} Even though he was dropped in the bout, Medeiros dropped Leary and after a barrage of punches, submitted him via rear-naked choke at the end of the first round.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-23 |title=Bellator 295 results: Yancy Medeiros batters Charlie Leary, gets submission after wild firefight |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/04/bellator-295-results-yancy-medeiros-vs-charlie-leary-fight-submission |access-date=2023-04-23 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} It was later announced that the victory was overturned to a no contest after Medeiros tested positive for a banned substance.{{Cite web |last=Floyd |first=Jason |title=Yancy Medeiros tested positive for a banned substance at Bellator 295 |url=https://twitter.com/Jason_Floyd/status/1658467872035807234?s=20 |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=Twitter |language=en}}

Medeiros next faced Jora Ayvazyan on September 7, 2024 at Bellator Champions Series 4, losing the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |title=Zhora Ayvazyan puts on display of takedowns in dominant decision win |url=https://bellator.com/news/zhora-ayvazyan-puts-on-display-of-takedowns-in-dominant-decision-win |access-date=2024-09-19 |website=bellator.com}}

Personal life

Medeiros started off his career fighting at light heavyweight. He then moved down to middleweight and eventually made his lightweight debut at UFC 159. Medeiros credits Nick Diaz and Nate Diaz for changing his diet and work ethic which allowed him to lose weight and move down in weight classes.{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/For-Move-from-Light-Heavyweight-to-Lightweight-Yancy-Medeiros-Credits-Diaz-Brothers-51945|title = For Move from Light Heavyweight to Lightweight, Yancy Medeiros Credits Diaz Brothers}}

Championships and achievements

Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Francisco Trinaldo and Alex Oliveira
Performance of the Night (Three times) vs. Damon Jackson, Joe Proctor and Sean Spencer
UFC.com Awards
2017: Ranked #3 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Alex Oliveira}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-ten-fights-2017|title=The Top Ten Fights of 2017|date=January 5, 2018|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
ESPN
2017 Fight of the Year vs. Alex Oliveira{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/21941815/fight-submission-knockout-year|title=ESPN's MMA awards for 2017: The fight, submission and knockout of the year|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2018-01-03}}

Mixed martial arts record

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|16–9 (2)

|Jora Ayvazyan

|Decision (unanimous)

|Bellator Champions Series 4

|{{dts|2024|September|7}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|San Diego, California, United States

|{{Nocontest}}NC

|align=center|16–8 (2)

|Charlie Leary

|NC (overturned)

|Bellator 295

|{{dts|2023|April|22}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:39

|Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

|{{small|Catchweight (165 lb) bout. Originally a Submission (rear-naked choke) win for Medeiros; overturned after he tested positive for a banned substance.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|{{nowrap|16–8 (1)}}

| Emmanuel Sanchez

|Decision (unanimous)

| Bellator 279

| {{dts|2022|April|23}}

| align=center|3

| align=center|5:00

| Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|15–8 (1)

|Damir Hadžović

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov

|{{dts|2021|June|26}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|15–7 (1)

|Lando Vannata

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2

|{{dts|2020|February|15}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|15–6 (1)

|Gregor Gillespie

|TKO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw

|{{dts|2019|January|19}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|4:59

|Brooklyn, New York, United States

|{{small|Return to Lightweight.}}

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|15–5 (1)

|Donald Cerrone

|TKO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Medeiros

|{{dts|2018|February|18}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:58

|Austin, Texas, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|15–4 (1)

|Alex Oliveira

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 218

|{{dts|2017|December|2}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|2:02

|Detroit, Michigan, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|14–4 (1)

|Erick Silva

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 212

|{{dts|2017|June|3}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:01

|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|13–4 (1)

|Sean Spencer

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC 203

|{{dts|2016|September|10}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:49

|Cleveland, Ohio, United States

|{{small|Welterweight debut. Performance of the Night.}}

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|12–4 (1)

|Francisco Trinaldo

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 198

|{{dts|2016|May|14}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Curitiba, Brazil

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|12–3 (1)

|John Makdessi

|Decision (split)

|UFC 194

|{{dts|2015|December|12}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 11–3 (1)

| Dustin Poirier

| TKO (body kick and punches)

| UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson

| {{dts|2015|June|6}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:38

| New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

| {{small|Catchweight (159.5 lb) bout; Medeiros missed weight.}}

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 11–2 (1)

| Joe Proctor

| Submission (guillotine choke)

| The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale

| {{dts|2014|December|12}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 4:37

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

| {{small|Performance of the Night.}}

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 10–2 (1)

| Damon Jackson

| Submission (reverse bulldog choke)

| UFC 177

| {{dts|2014|August|30}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 1:54

| Sacramento, California, United States

| {{small|Performance of the Night.}}

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 9–2 (1)

| Jim Miller

| Technical Submission (guillotine choke)

| UFC 172

| {{dts|2014|April|26}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 3:18

| Baltimore, Maryland, United States

| {{nocontest}} NC

| align=center| 9–1 (1)

| Yves Edwards

| NC (overturned)

| UFC: Fight for the Troops 3

| {{dts|2013|November|6}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:47

| Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States

| {{small|Originally a KO (punches) win for Medeiros; overturned after he tested positive for Marijuana.}}

| {{no2}}Loss

| align=center| 9–1

| Rustam Khabilov

| TKO (thumb injury)

| UFC 159

| {{dts|2013|April|27}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:32

| Newark, New Jersey, United States

|{{small|Lightweight debut.}}

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 9–0

| Gareth Joseph

| KO (punches)

| Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum

| {{dts|2010|June|26}}

| align=center| 2

| align=center| 1:19

| San Jose, California, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 8–0

| Raul Castillo

| Decision (unanimous)

| Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi

| {{dts|2010|February|26}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 5:00

| San Jose, California, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 7–0

| Zeke Prados

| TKO (punches)

| Destiny MMA: Maui No Kaoi

| {{dts|2009|August|22}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:23

| Wailuku, Hawaii, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 6–0

| Jake Yasui

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| UNU 1: Seek and Destroy

| {{dts|2009|March|21}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:46

| Wailuku, Hawaii, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 5–0

| Po'ai Suganuma

| TKO (punches)

| Destiny MMA: Pier Fighter 1

| {{dts|2008|November|15}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 0:37

| Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

|{{small|Light Heavyweight bout.}}

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 4–0

| Gino Venti

| Decision (unanimous)

| Hawaii Fight League 4

| {{dts|2008|October|12}}

| align=center| 3

| align=center| 3:00

| Waipahu, Hawaii, United States

|{{small|Middleweight debut.}}

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 3–0

| Larry Perreira

| KO (punches)

| Hawaii Fight League 3

| {{dts|2008|May|03}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 2:37

| Waipahu, Hawaii, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 2–0

| Eddie Ohia

| TKO (punches)

| Hawaii Fight League 2

| {{dts|2008|January|12}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| 1:23

| Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

| {{yes2}}Win

| align=center| 1–0

| Rigo Mendoza

| KO (punches)

| Hawaii Fight League 1

| {{dts|2007|October|19}}

| align=center| 1

| align=center| N/A

| Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

| {{small|Light Heavyweight debut.}}

References

External links

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{{Sherdog|27738}}

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Yancy Medeiros

Early life

Mixed martial arts career

=Early career=

=Strikeforce=

=Ultimate Fighting Championship=

==Move up to welterweight==

==Return to lightweight==

= Bellator MMA =

Personal life

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts record

See also

References

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