Adam Yandiev has become one of the most feared names in the division with 9 wins in the Fight Arena ecosystem. They showcase a relentless pace in the Octagon with their fighting style: MMA.
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
Q & A
Q: TRAINING
ANSWER:
Two hard training sessions a day. I always think that my training partners are trying to kill me
Q: Thoughts on opponent, Jordan Johnson
ANSWER:
? I don’t know much about him. The only thing that I do know is that he is a former wrestler. But I respect any man courageous enough to step into the Octagon. On September 15, we will do our job and that is it.
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
I’ve been around fighting my whole life. I have fighter’s blood in my DNA.
Q: What ranks and titles have you held?
ANSWER:
My roots are in Judo. I accomplished a lot in Judo. I missed the Olympic Games but I will compensate for that by getting the UFC belt.
Q: Do you have any heroes?
ANSWER:
My father is my hero.
Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC
ANSWER:
? I’m a tough fighter and I want to fight the best. UFC has the best fighters in the world. I want no easy road to prove that I’m the best one in my division.
Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?
ANSWER:
I have two higher education degrees. In 2011, I graduated from the Institute of Finance and Law with a degree in finance and credit (economist) in Makhachkala. In 2013, I received a diploma in Kursk Federal State Institution of Higher Professional Education South-Western State University, majoring in Industrial and Civil Engineering (engineer).
Q: What was your job before you started fighting?
ANSWER:
I’m a businessman. Fighting I do for pleasure and it’s a calling that I have.
Q: Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?
ANSWER:
I don’t like talking about the past, but about what I will achieve today and tomorrow. The rest are just memories.....
Q: Specific accomplishments in pro competition?
ANSWER:
Like I said, what is done is done. Let history keep the records. I’m anxious for today.
Q: Ranks in any martial arts styles
ANSWER:
I’m a mixed martial artist. I’m a modern warrior. We have to be well-rounded in every aspect of the game.
Q: Favorite grappling technique
ANSWER:
Whatever submits my opponent.
Q: Favorite Striking technique
ANSWER:
Whatever knocks my opponent down
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY8%
STRIKING DEFENSE36%
LANDED/MIN
0.18
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
6.14
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY0%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE25%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
0
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
0 W - 1 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-1 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision0
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission1
Decision0
FIGHTING STYLE
Mixed Martial Arts
STANCE
Orthodox
UFC DEBUT
Sep. 15, 2018

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