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Key Stats: 6.13 strikes landed per minute, 100% takedown defense, 5:16 average fight time
What It Means: Yanez is a super slick striker with tight, technical shots that often lead to finishing sequences. He can mix in a head kick, and he does like to use his kicks to attack his opponent’s lower half, but his hands are the most appealing part of his striking. Yanez is a smooth and fluid boxer who is adept at making reads mid-round and adjusting accordingly.
What to Look For in the Fight: By all accounts, this should be a dogfight of a matchup with two finish-minded fighters. Grant’s path of least resistance could come through grappling as Yanez hasn’t really been tested there, but he does, at times, lean toward that brawler’s mentality. If so, watch for Yanez to make reads and start countering early in the fight before applying pressure if he sorts out Grant’s attack. Grant does have some wild, winging and powerful shots, though, so if Yanez gets too comfortable, Grant can definitely rock him.
*Hasn’t competed in weightclass enough to qualify in UFC Record Book