Last fight
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
- 43
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 92
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
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
London, United Kingdom
Fighting style
MMA
Age
29
Height
69.00
Weight
156.00
Octagon Debut
Oct. 21, 2023
- Pro since 2014
- Seven wins by KO, two by submission (Arm triangle, RNC)
- Four first-round finishes
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 ranks and titles have you held? UAE Warriors Champion
Do you have any heroes? Sheikh Zayed
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything to me. It’s my dream from when I was a kid and I get to represent my country on the biggest platform.
What was your job before you started fighting? I am in the UAE army
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Kickboxing 22-0
Favorite grappling technique: Armbars
Favorite Striking technique: Spinning elbow