ADRIAN YAÑEZ

Adrian Yañez, an American bantamweight fighting out of Metro Fight Club, built his reputation on a striking-focused approach. Following a tenure in regional organizations including Fury FC and LFA, he secured his place in the premier promotion through the Contender Series. Throughout his tenure, he has utilized his orthodox stance to become a dangerous finisher, earning several performance bonuses for his technical prowess. His background includes achieving a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which complements his standing as a knockout threat within his weight class.

Entering this September event, Yañez holds a professional record of 18-6-1. His recent activity features a July 2026 knockout victory against Cody Garbrandt. This followed a majority draw with Ricky Simon earlier in the year and a split decision loss to Daniel Marcos in December 2024. He also defeated Vinicius Salvador via punches in May 2024, following a defeat to Jonathan Martinez.