Rani Yahya
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| Born: |
Brasilia, Brazil |
| Fighting Out Of: |
San Diego, CA |
| Age: |
25 |
| Height: |
5' 6" (168 cm) |
| Weight: |
135 lbs. (61 kg) |
| Overall MMA Record (W-L-D): |
15-5-0 |
| Strengths: |
submissions |
| Languages Spoken: |
English and Portuguese |
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Rani Yahya WEC™ Fight History:
| Result |
Opponent |
Method |
Event |
Date |
Round |
Time |
| Loss |
Joseph Benavidez |
Knock Out |
WEC® CERRONE vs RATCLIFF |
Dec-19-2009 |
1 |
1:35 |
| Win |
John Hosman |
Submission (Choke) |
WEC® TORRES vs BOWLES |
Aug-9-2009 |
1 |
2:08 |
| Win |
Eddie Wineland |
Submission (Choke) |
WEC® Torres vs Mizugaki |
Apr-5-2009 |
1 |
1:07 |
| Win |
Yoshiro Maeda |
Submission (Choke) |
WEC® FABER vs BROWN Live on Versus |
Nov-5-2008 |
1 |
3:30 |
| Loss |
Chase Beebe |
Unanimous Decision |
WEC® LIVE on Versus! 9/5 |
Sep-5-2007 |
5 |
5:00 |
| Win |
Mark Hominick |
Submission (Other) |
WEC®: Faber vs Farrar - on Versus |
Jun-3-2007 |
1 |
1:19 |
Fighter Biography
Training: A lot of wrestling, techniques and sparring
When and why did you start training for fighting? Because fighting is in my blood. I started when I was 10 years old.
What ranks and titles have you held? Black belt in jiu-jitsu. Three-time world jiu-jitsu champ, 2007 Abu-Dhabi world champion.
Do you have any heroes? Wolverine
What is your favorite technique? Chokes
What does it mean for you to fight in the WEC? It’s the best moment of my career.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to college in Brazil and I graduated with a degree in Nutrition.
What was your job before you started fighting? Teaching Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
Most memorable professional fight (who, where, why)? The first fight against Fabio Alves (2004), in Brazil, cause it was new.
What was your most challenging professional fight (against who, when, what was the outcome)? So far, this one that's coming.
Did you compete in any other sport(s) at college or professional level (what sport, where, how long)? Judo, Jiu-jitsu, boxing, Muay Thai.
Who were your training partners for this fight? The partners from Constrictor Team in Brasilia, Brazil.
Did you put more emphasis towards a fighting style or adjust your training to prepare for your opponent (what did you do differently/why)? Adjusting the training everyday and trying to get better in every style.
What, other than WINNING, are you using for motivation for the fight? The main motivation is to get ready to have a great fight.
What is your favorite thing about this sport? The growing every day
How long do you see yourself staying in this sport? Sometimes forever
Feb-9-2010 - WEC® WrekCage®
