13 Facts About Yaotzin Meza

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Yaotzin Meza was born on February 4,1981 and is an American former mixed martial artist who is best known for competing in the bantamweight and featherweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Yaotzin Meza turned pro on April 29,2006, losing by submission to Kyle Brees at RITC 81.

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Yaotzin Meza then won his next 8 fights before losing to Stephane Vigneault at TKO 34.

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Yaotzin Meza made his promotional debut at UFC on FX 6 filling in for the injured Hacran Dias against Chad Mendes.

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Yaotzin Meza made his second UFC appearance at bantamweight against TUF alum John Albert at UFC on Fox 8.

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Yaotzin Meza faced Chico Camus on January 25,2014, at UFC on Fox 10.

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Yaotzin Meza faced Sergio Pettis on June 7,2014, at UFC Fight Night 42.

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Yaotzin Meza faced promotional newcomer Damian Stasiak in a featherweight bout on April 11,2015, at UFC Fight Night 64.

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Yaotzin Meza won the back and forth fight by unanimous decision.

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Yaotzin Meza faced Sam Sicilia on July 15,2015, at UFC Fight Night 71, replacing Doo Ho Choi.

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Yaotzin Meza faced Arnold Allen on February 27,2016, at UFC Fight Night 84.

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Over two years after getting cut from the UFC, Yaotzin Meza faced Gilberto Aguilar at Combate Americas 24 on September 15,2018.

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Yaotzin Meza won the fight via rear-naked choke in the first round and retired from the sport.