Yaotzin Meza
Born
(1981-02-04) February 4, 1981 (age 43)
Santa Ana, California, United States
Height
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight
145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division
Reach
71 in (180 cm)[1]
Fighting out of
Glendale, Arizona, United States
Team
Years active
2006-2018
Mixed martial arts record
Total
34
Wins
22
By knockout
5
By submission
8
By decision
9
Losses
11
By knockout
3
By submission
3
By decision
5
No contests
1
Other information
Website
Yaotzin Meza (born February 4, 1981) is an American former mixed martial artist who is best known for competing in the bantamweight and featherweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[2]
Meza went to Flagstaff High School where he participated in wrestling, achieving 3rd place at the Arizona state wrestling championships his senior year.[3]
Meza turned pro on April 29, 2006, losing by submission to Kyle Brees at RITC 81. Meza lost his next two bouts both to Amos Sotelo. Meza then won his next 8 fights before losing to Stephane Vigneault at TKO 34.
Meza made his promotional debut at UFC on FX 6 filling in for the injured Hacran Dias against Chad Mendes.[4] he lost via KO in the first round.[5]
Meza made his second UFC appearance at bantamweight against TUF alum John AlbertatUFC on Fox 8.[6] After surviving a dangerous armbar early in the fight, Meza was able to submit Albert in the second round with a rear-naked choke.[7]
Meza faced Chico Camus on January 25, 2014, at UFC on Fox 10.[8] Originally, he lost the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) but the result was overturned after Camus failed a post fight drug test.[2][9][10]
Meza faced Sergio Pettis on June 7, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 42.[11] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[12]
Meza faced promotional newcomer Damian Stasiak in a featherweight bout on April 11, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 64.[13] Meza won the back and forth fight by unanimous decision.[14]
Meza faced Sam Sicilia on July 15, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 71, replacing Doo Ho Choi.[15] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[16]
Meza faced Arnold Allen on February 27, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 84.[17] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[18]
Over two years after getting cut from the UFC, Meza faced Gilberto Aguilar at Combate Americas 24 on September 15, 2018. Meza won the fight via rear-naked choke in the first round and retired from the sport.[19]
Professional record breakdown
33 matches
21 wins
11 losses
By knockout
5
3
By submission
7
3
By decision
9
5
No contests
1
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
22–11 (1)
Gilberto Aguilar
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Combate Americas 24
September 15, 2018
1
3:58
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss
21–11 (1)
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping
February 27, 2016
3
5:00
London, England
Loss
21–10 (1)
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee
July 15, 2015
3
5:00
San Diego, California, United States
Win
21–9 (1)
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2
April 11, 2015
3
5:00
Kraków, Poland
Return to Featherweight.
Loss
20–9 (1)
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Khabilov
June 7, 2014
3
5:00
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
NC
20–8 (1)
NC (overturned)
UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Thomson
January 25, 2014
3
5:00
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Originally a decision win for Camus; overturned as he tested positive for marijuana.
Win
20–8
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga
July 27, 2013
2
2:49
Seattle, Washington, United States
Bantamweight debut.
Loss
19–8
KO (punches)
UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson
December 15, 2012
1
1:55
Gold Coast, Australia
Win
19–7
Decision (unanimous)
RITC - Rage in the Cage 163
October 20, 2012
3
5:00
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Loss
18–7
Andres Quintana
TKO (punches)
WMMA - Region 4 - Round 1
April 14, 2012
1
2:43
Prescott Valley, Arizona, United States
Win
18–6
Decision (unanimous)
MBP - Sun City Battle 2
October 1, 2011
3
5:00
El Paso, Texas, United States
Win
17–6
Eric Regan
Submission (guillotine choke)
RITC - Rage in the Cage 154
September 9, 2011
2
0:58
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win
16–6
Scott Pike
TKO (punches)
RITC - Rage in the Cage 151
April 16, 2011
1
1:39
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win
15–6
Nick Piedmont
Decision (unanimous)
DRFCF 8
November 19, 2010
3
5:00
Yuma, Arizona, United States
Win
14–6
Submission (guillotine choke)
C3 Fights - Slammin Jammin Weekend 6
October 22, 2010
1
1:42
Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
Win
13–6
Casey Milliken
Decision (unanimous)
RITC 143 - Rage in the Cage 143
July 31, 2010
3
5:00
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss
12–6
Rich Taylor
Decision (unanimous)
EB - Beatdown at 4 Bears 5
October 24, 2009
3
5:00
New Town, North Dakota, United States
Loss
12–5
Jamie Schmidt
Submission (armbar)
AG - Extreme Beat Down
April 11, 2009
1
1:59
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win
12–4
Submission (rear-naked choke)
EB - Beatdown at 4 Bears 4
March 21, 2009
1
1:40
New Town, North Dakota, United States
Win
11–4
Submission (guillotine choke)
EVO MMA - Evolution MMA
October 4, 2008
2
2:08
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win
10–4
Antonio Lepe
TKO (punches)
MFC - Mexican Fighting Championship
September 20, 2008
1
2:30
Puerto Penasco, Mexico
Win
9–4
Decision (unanimous)
NDG - Noche de Gladiadores
August 15, 2008
3
3:00
Hermosillo, Mexico
Loss
8–4
Stephane Vigneault
TKO (punches)
TKO 34 - Sims vs. Bosse
June 7, 2008
2
3:28
Win
8–3
Randy Steinke
Submission (rear-naked choke)
FMF - Full Moon Fighting
February 23, 2008
3
1:27
Sonora, Mexico
Win
7–3
Hans Burnett
TKO (punches)
RITC 102 - Hodges vs. Schumacher
October 13, 2007
1
2:56
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win
6–3
TKO (punches)
EC: Fights
September 29, 2007
2
N/A
Monterrey, Mexico
Win
5–3
Austin Pascucci
Decision (unanimous)
RITC 98 - Rage in the Cage 98
July 21, 2007
3
3:00
Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States
Win
4–3
Pete Vandervort
TKO (punches)
WFC - Rumble In The Red Rocks
June 9, 2007
1
2:25
Camp Verde, Arizona, United States
Win
3–3
Patrick Lopez
Decision (split)
RITC 91 - Rage in the Cage 91
February 24, 2007
3
3:00
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win
2–3
Richie Reyes
Submission (punches)
RITC 88 - Veteran's Day Rumble
November 11, 2006
2
1:29
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win
1–3
Robert Maldonado
Decision (unanimous)
RITC 86 - Rage in the Cage
August 15, 2006
3
3:00
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Loss
0–3
Amos Sotelo
Submission (guillotine choke)
RITC 84 - Celebrity Theatre
July 1, 2006
2
1:55
Fort McDowell, Arizona, United States
Loss
0–2
Amos Sotelo
Decision (unanimous)
RITC 82 - More Rage
May 26, 2006
3
3:00
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Loss
0–1
Kyle Brees
Submission (triangle choke)
RITC 81 - Rage in the Cage 81
April 29, 2006
1
2:01
Upland, California, United States
