Height
5' 7"
Reach
70.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
32
ADRIAN YAÑEZ
Height
5' 7"
Reach
70.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
32
Hailing from Houston, Texas, the American bantamweight Adrian Yañez transitioned into mixed martial arts at fifteen following initial training in boxing. The Metro Fight Club member holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu earned under Saul Soliz. He climbed through regional circuits including Legacy FC, Fury FC, and LFA before securing his spot on the roster through a dominant appearance on the Contender Series. Throughout his tenure, he has utilized an aggressive striking approach to secure victories over opponents such as Tony Kelley, Davey Grant, and Vinicius Salvador.
Entering UFC Freedom 250, Yañez holds an overall professional record of 17-6-1. His recent path includes a majority draw against Ricky Simón in March 2026. Prior to that contest, he suffered a split decision defeat to Daniel Marcos and a technical knockout win over Vinicius Salvador. His 2023 campaign saw back-to-back stoppage losses against Jonathan Martinez and Rob Font.