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Rani Yahya Matthew Lopez
brazilian jiu-jitsu black beltmuay-thai black belt
Rani Yahya
28-12-1

RD3 4:19

Sub

Arm Triangle Choke

Matthew Lopez
10-4

Fight: Yahya vs. Lopez

USAUFC Fight Night 91: McDonald vs. Lineker
14JULTHU'161:00 AM
Bantamweight• prelim• 3 rounds

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Main Info

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Forms

WLNWW
WWWWW

Nationality

BrazilBrazil

USAUSA

Age

(1984-09-11) 42

39(1987-01-21)

Weight

(61 kg) 135 lbs

135 lbs (61 kg)

Height

(168 cm) 5′6″

5′7″ (170 cm)

Reach

(173 cm) 5′8″

5′10″ (178 cm)

Gym

Constrictor Team

Reign MMA

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

28

0 KO/TKO - 0%
21 submission - 53%
7 decision - 18%

10

29% - 4 KO/TKO
29% - 4 submission
14% - 2 decision

Losses

12

4 KO/TKO - 10%
1 submission - 3%
7 decision - 18%

4

14% - 2 KO/TKO
7% - 1 submission
7% - 1 decision

Past Opponents

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USA
Victor Henry
(23-6)
i
UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez
27 Apr2024KO/TKO(Punches (Standing TKO)) RD32:36
USA
Montel Jackson
(12-2)
i
UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes
22 Apr2023KO/TKO(Counter Left to Ground and Pound) RD13:42
South Korea
Kyung Ho Kang
(17-8)
i
UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate
20 Nov2021Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Ray Rodriguez
(16-7)
i
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad
13 Mar2021Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD23:09
Peru
Enrique Barzola
(16-5-1)
i
UFC on ESPN+ 28: Lee vs. Oliveira
14 Mar2020Draw(Majority) RD35:00
USA
Ricky Simón
(14-1)
i
UFC 234: Adesanya vs. Silva
10 Feb2019Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Luke Sanders
(12-2)
i
UFC Fight Night 135: Gaethje vs. Vick
26 Aug2018Sub(Heel Hook) RD11:31
USA
Russell Doane
(15-7)
i
UFC on FOX 28: Emmett vs. Stephens
25 Feb2018Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD32:32
Mexico
Henry Briones
(19-8-1)
i
UFC Fight Night 114: Pettis vs. Moreno
06 Aug2017Sub(Kimura) RD12:01
USA
Joe Soto
(17-5)
i
UFC Fight Night 106: Belfort vs. Gastelum
12 Mar2017Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Michinori Tanaka
(11-1)
i
UFC Fight Night 95: Cyborg vs. Lansberg
25 Sep2016Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Matthew Lopez
(8-0)
i
UFC Fight Night 91: McDonald vs. Lineker
14 Jul2016Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD34:19
Japan
Masanori Kanehara
(25-11-5)
i
UFC Fight Night 71: Mir vs. Duffee
16 Jul2015Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Johnny Bedford
(19-11-1)
i
UFC Fight Night 51: Bigfoot vs. Arlovski 2
13 Sep2014Sub(Kimura) RD22:04
USA
Johnny Bedford
(19-10-1)
i
UFC Fight Night 39: Nogueira vs. Nelson
11 Apr2014No Contest(Headbutt) RD10:39
Finland
Tom Niinimäki
(20-5-1)
i
The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale
01 Dec2013Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Josh Clopton
(6-1-1)
i
UFC 163: Aldo vs. Korean Zombie
04 Aug2013Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Mizuto Hirota
(14-5-1)
i
UFC on FUEL TV 8: Silva vs. Stann
03 Mar2013Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Josh Grispi
(14-3)
i
UFC on FOX 4: Shogun vs. Vera
05 Aug2012Sub(North-South Choke) RD13:15
USA
Chad Mendes
(10-0)
i
UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz 2
07 Aug2011Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Mike Brown
(23-7)
i
UFC Fight Night 23: Fight for the Troops 2
23 Jan2011Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Takeya Mizugaki
(12-4-2)
i
WEC 48: Aldo vs Faber
24 Apr2010Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Joseph Benavidez
(10-1)
i
WEC 45: Cerrone vs Ratcliff
19 Dec2009KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:35
USA
John Hosman
(16-4-1)
i
WEC 42: Torres vs. Bowles
09 Aug2009Sub(North-South Choke) RD12:08
USA
Eddie Wineland
(14-5-1)
i
WEC 40: Torres vs. Mizugaki
05 Apr2009Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD11:07
Japan
Yoshiro Maeda
(23-5-2)
i
WEC 36: Faber vs Brown
05 Nov2008Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD13:30
Japan
Norifumi Yamamoto
(16-1)
i
K-1: Dynamite 2007
31 Dec2007KO/TKO(Punches, Soccer Kicks) RD23:11
USA
Chase Beebe
(10-1)
i
WEC 30: McCullough vs. Crunkilton
05 Sep2007Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
Canada
Mark Hominick
(13-6)
i
WEC 28: WrekCage
03 Jun2007Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD11:19
USA
Louie Moreno
(1-1)
i
PFC 2 - Fast and Furious
22 Mar2007Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD10:23
Brazil
Gesias Cavalcante
(9-1-1)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2006 (Stage 2)
09 Oct2006Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD10:39
Japan
Kazuya Yasuhiro
(0-1)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2006 (Stage 1)
05 Aug2006Sub(Brabo Choke) RD11:08
USA
Eben Kaneshiro
(14-2)
i
UAGF - Kaos on the Kampus
20 May2006Sub(Ezekiel Choke) RD3
Japan
Ryuki Ueyama
(9-10-5)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Yamamoto vs. Miyata
03 May2006Decision(Majority) RD25:00
Japan
Takumi Yano
(9-4-3)
i
MARS 1: The Beginning
04 Feb2006Sub(Triangle Choke) RD32:14
Japan
Taiyo Nakahara
(7-2)
i
GCM - D.O.G. 4
11 Dec2005Sub(North-South Choke) RD11:59
Brazil
Fabio Alves
(1-4)
i
K-1: Brazil 2004
30 Oct2004Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD1
Brazil
Fredson Paixão
(0-0)
i
JF - Jungle Fight 2
15 May2004Decision RD3
Brazil
Fabio Alves
(1-3)
i
TNT - Vale Tudo 2
17 Apr2004Sub(Peruvian Necktie)
Brazil
Luciano Santos
(0-0)
i
TNT - Vale Tudo 2
17 Apr2004Sub(Keylock)
Brazil
Muzila Ferraz
(0-0)
i
TNT - Vale Tudo 2
17 Apr2004Sub(Armbar)
Junior Peba
(0-0)
i
KVT - Kallifas Vale Tudo
14 Sep2002Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD11:30

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yahya vs. Lopez

  • Which event are Rani Yahya and Matthew Lopez fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in UFC Fight Night 91: McDonald vs. Lineker.

  • How many rounds is the Rani Yahya vs. Matthew Lopez?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Rani Yahya vs. Matthew Lopez?

    The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

  • When is the Rani Yahya vs. Matthew Lopez fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on July 14, 2016