Last fight
UFC Fight Night
Win
Yahya vs Fernandes
Aug. 3, 2024
Stats & Records
7
Wins by Knockout
2
Wins by Submission
4
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 47
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 110
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 1
- Takedowns Attempted
- 1
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
London, England
Fighting style
MMA
Age
30
Height
69.00
Weight
170.90
Octagon Debut
Oct. 21, 2023
Reach
73.00
Leg reach
40.50
- Pro since 2014
- Seven wins by KO, two by submission (Arm triangle, RNC)
- Four first-round finishes
- Has won five of his last seven
UFC on ABC (8/3/24) Yahya was stopped by Kauê Fernandes via strikes at 4:45 of the first round
UFC 294 (10/21/23) Yahya lost a three round unanimous decision to Trevor Peek
When and why did you start training for fighting? At age 14 after watching TUF season 10
What professional titles have you held? UAE Warriors Arabia champion
Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? Won many regional BJJ tournaments and kickboxing tournaments, 22-0 kickboxing record
Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines? I’m a blue belt in BJJ
Any belts/ ranks in striking disciplines? Black belt in kickboxing
What has been your toughest fight to date and why? They’re all tough; everyone’s a warrior who steps in the cage and I respect all opponents
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Jon Jones. I feel he is perfect in all areas and has achieved so much in the sport.
What was your job before you started fighting? I am in the UAE army
Personal Life/Background: Love the beach, my family are everything, my country and culture. I’m a very laid-back person. I enjoy relaxing with good people. I’m proud to be the first Emirati in UFC history and hope my inclusion will help inspire the next generation in the UAE.
