Yancy Medeiros

Yancy Medeiros was the embodiment of an action fighter. The Hawaiian competitor built a cult following across lightweight and welterweight by fighting every bout like a brawl, willing to absorb damage in order to deal it and turning his bouts into the kind of firefights fans circle on a card.

His peak years delivered the goods. Medeiros banked Fight of the Night and performance bonuses for wars like his battle with Alex Oliveira, and notched finishes over names like Erick Silva that showcased his power and relentless aggression. He also shared the cage with fan favorites like Donald Cerrone in spotlight matchups.

A long losing skid eventually wound down his UFC run, but Medeiros's identity never wavered. He is remembered as a heart-on-his-sleeve brawler who never played it safe, the kind of guaranteed-action fighter whose bouts were almost always worth watching.