Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Rani Yahya
28-12-1
Age
39
Height
5'6"
Weight
145 lbs
Reach
67"
Avg Fight Time
10:01
Gym
Constrictor Team Brazilia
UFC Record
13-6-2(21 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 7 Sub 6 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 0 Sub 4 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 3R2 2R3 8
Last 5
DLWWD
Finish Rate
75%
Bonuses
—
Style
MMA
Location
Brasilia, Brazil
Last Fight2024-04-27
VH
L - Victor Henry
Could Not ContinueR1 0:39
Head Butt
Opponent Last Bout
W - Pedro FalcaoDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
NC
JB
vs Johnny Bedford
UFC Fight Night: Minotauro vs Nelson· 2025-09-27
Could Not Continue
Head Butt
R1 0:39
Could Not ContinueHead Butt·R1 0:39
LOSS
MJ
vs Montel Jackson
UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 3:42
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:42
WIN
KH
vs Kyung Ho Kang
UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RR
vs Ray Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
R2 3:09
SubmissionArm Triangle From Half Guard·R2 3:09
DRAW
EB
vs Enrique Barzola
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
WIN
MT
vs Michinori Tanaka
UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
ML
vs Matthew Lopez
UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control
R3 4:19
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R3 4:19
WIN
MK
vs Masanori Kanehara
UFC Fight Night: Mir vs Duffee· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
JB
vs Johnny Bedford
UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Arlovski· 2025-09-27
Submission
Kimura From Side Control
R2 2:04
SubmissionKimura From Side Control·R2 2:04
WIN
MB
vs Mike Brown
UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
VH
vs Victor Henry
UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R3 2:36
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 2:36
WIN
LS
vs Luke Sanders
UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick· 2025-09-27
Submission
Heel Hook On Ground
R1 1:31
SubmissionHeel Hook On Ground·R1 1:31
WIN
RD
vs Russell Doane
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Stephens· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control
R3 2:32
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R3 2:32
WIN
HB
vs Henry Briones
UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno· 2025-09-27
Submission
Kimura From Side Control
R1 2:01
SubmissionKimura From Side Control·R1 2:01
LOSS
JS
vs Joe Soto
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RS
vs Ricky Simon
UFC 234: Adesanya vs. Silva· 2019-02-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JC
vs Josh Clopton
UFC 163: Aldo vs Jung· 2013-08-03
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MH
vs Mizuto Hirota
UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann· 2013-03-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CM
vs Chad Mendes
UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz 2· 2011-08-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JG
vs Josh Grispi
UFC on FOX: Shogun vs Vera
Submission
North-South Choke
R1 3:15
SubmissionNorth-South Choke·R1 3:15
LOSS
TN
vs Tom Niinimaki
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Versatile Grappler
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.7/min
Grappling
2.73 TD
Defense
50%
⚖️Rani adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
13 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+68% vs div avg
69%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
46%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
46%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
46%
Triangles
38%
Damage Events
38%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (69%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Leg Kicks) and secondary (Elbows) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (115%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 245% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
7
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (5 techniques, 7 total finishes)
From Side Control
Arm Triangle From Side Control
#12
29% of subs
Kimura From Side Control
#22
29% of subs
Other
Arm Triangle From Half Guard
#31
14% of subs
Heel Hook On Ground
#41
14% of subs
North-South Choke
#51
14% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔒 Submission arsenal: 5 different submission techniques. Led by Arm Triangle From Side Control (2x). Versatile ground finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.8) and TD/15min (2.7).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (20/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 75% of wins end in finish (0 KO + 21 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (50%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (46% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
39%
Below Avg
Division Rank#48 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
50%
Average
Division Rank#36 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
38% acc76%
Clinch
59% acc5%
Ground
80% acc18%
Striking Differential-0.37/min
1.71 landed/min2.08 absorbed/min
1.71
Landed/Min
2.08
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed479
Sig. Strikes Attempted1229
Key Insights
Rani is a distance-first striker, with 76% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (29%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 76% of output at range with 38% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 18% from ground at 80% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 4.5 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
31%
Low
Division Rank#32 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
29%
Low
Division Rank#49 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
21%
Landed
34
Defended
131
Total
165
2.73
TD / 15min
1.82
Sub / 15min
34
TD Landed
165
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
41
Landed
132
Attempted
31%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
23 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
48%
R2
39%
R3
13%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.73/15min.
TD defense at 29% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.82/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (31%).
Prolific submission hunter: 23 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
440
1.26
Ratio
Absorbed
349
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
0/6
KD Recovery
25%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
38.8
High
Strikes/Min
4.5
Standing %
65%
R3 vs R1 Output
46%
Key Insights
⚠️ Struggles after knockdowns - only 25% win rate when dropped.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (38.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 46% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 21 fights
R1 Control
1:46
R2 Control
1:59
R3 Control
1:23
R1 to Final
-42%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+28.3pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+28.3pp
Body
-12.5pp
Leg
-15.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+19.4pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#50
of 52
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#4
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#48
of 52
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#36
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#41
of 52
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#7
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#1
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#39
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2926
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 1
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights