Yanal Ashmouz • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC 316(6/7/25) Ashmouz lost a three round unanimous decision to Quillan Salkilld
• UFC Fight Night(9/7/24) Ashmouz won a three round unanimous decision over Trevor Peek
• UFC Fight Night(7/22/23) Ashmouz lost a three round unanimous decision to Chris Duncan
• UFC 286(3/18/23) Ashmouz knocked out Sam Patterson at 1:15 of the first round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2017

Four wins by KO, two by submission (2 RNC)

One first-round finish

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I really loved fighting since I was a kid. I started my professional fighting career in 2017. I fought three times in one year, and I had a setback for almost four years, and then I came back and had another three fights in the U.S. and here we are, in UFC.

Q: Training

ANSWER: We start with morning training, either sparring or wrestling, and we move on to evening training, where we do more technique and fitness.

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: I was a IBJJL champ in Israel in 2017

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: I don’t have any heroes in the sport, but I can tell who is the best and who are good fighters.

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: It means I’ve accomplished my goal and dream, and now it’s time to set another goal, and that’s the belt.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: I’ve been working since I was a little kid. Every vacation and weekends we used to work. Since I finished high school, I started working permanently. I changed my work place a couple times, mostly factory jobs, but recently for the past two years I’ve been working as a construction building worker, plus doing house renovation work.