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NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26: Yancy Medeiros weighs in during the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Yancy Medeiros
TRAINING: Focused on movement/footwork, flexibility/breathing, tenacity and, most of all, injury prevention.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I was always competitive growing up. I took karate and wrestled in High School and then went up to 245 pounds. I got sick looking in the mirror and I started training to lose weight. I had my first amateur fight, and I felt I could prosper in this, so I became passionate about training and my health.
What ranks and titles have you held? 205 destiny state title.
Do you have any heroes? Professor Martin Buell & my father for my upbringing, Nick and Nate Diaz for changing my nutrition and instilling a great work ethic and healthiness in my life.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means I can finally represent myself, my team, and especially Hawaii, in the best fighting promotion in the world.
What was your job before you started fighting? Painter
Favorite grappling technique: Guillotine
Favorite striking technique: Liver shot |
