FeatherweightNOT FIGHTING
Yaotzin Meza
21-11
Age
42
Height
5'9"
Weight
144 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
12:06
Gym
—
Wins By
6 KO · 6 Sub · 9 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 1
Last 5
LLWLL
Finish Rate
57%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Santa Ana, United States
Fight History
LOSS
SP
vs Sergio Pettis
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Khabilov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SS
vs Sam Sicilia
UFC Fight Night: Mir vs Duffee· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DS
vs Damian Stasiak
UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs Cro Cop 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AA
vs Arnold Allen
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CM
vs Chad Mendes
UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs Pearson· 2013-05-18
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:55
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:55
NC
CC
vs Chico Camus
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson
Overturned
R3 5:00
Overturned·R3 5:00
WIN
JA
vs John Albert
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs Moraga
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:49
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:49
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.4/min
Grappling
1.06 TD
Defense
65%
⚖️Yaotzin adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (65%) and Sub/15min (1.4).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (17/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (65%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (61% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
65%
Elite
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
46% acc83%
Clinch
65% acc9%
Ground
67% acc8%
Striking Differential-0.19/min
1.43 landed/min1.62 absorbed/min
1.43
Landed/Min
1.62
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed121
Sig. Strikes Attempted294
Key Insights
Yaotzin is a distance-first striker, with 83% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (35%).
Strong defense at 65%.
Distance-dominant: 83% of output at range with 46% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
20%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
18%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
20%(est)
Landed
6
Defended
24
Total
30
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.06
TD / 15min
1.42
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
30
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
12
Landed
60
Attempted
20%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
8 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
38%
R3
13%
Key Insights
TD defense at 18% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.42/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (20%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
242
2.69
Ratio
Absorbed
90
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
0/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
27.6
Moderate
Strikes/Min
3.3
Standing %
73%
R3 vs R1 Output
61%
Key Insights
💪 Dominant damage ratio (2.69x) - elite striking efficiency.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (27.6) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 61% of R1 pace.
✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
1:05
R2 Control
1:20
R3 Control
1:42
R1 to Final
-25%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+25.7pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+25.7pp
Body
-9.9pp
Leg
-15.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+6.4pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3053
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights