Rani Yahya

Rani Yahya was born on September 12, 1984, in Brasilia, Brazil. Rani Yahya was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 39 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the bantamweight division. He made his Octagon debut 4,836 days ago, on January 23, 2011. Yahya trains at Constrictor Team.

When is Rani Yahya’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵

As of April 2024, Rani Yahya’s pro record is 28-11-1, with 0 of those wins coming by knockout, 21 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Yahya has fought in over 41 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 11 months ago against Montel Jackson at UFC Fight Night 222: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes. The fight was on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Rani Yahya by KO (Punches) in round 1 at 3:42.

Fun fact: On the day Rani was born, "What's Love Got to Do With It" by Tina Turner was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more interesting Rani Yahya birthday facts.

Rani Yahya’s next fight: PENDING

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Career & History

Rani Yahya, hailing from Brasilia, Brazil, stepped into the UFC octagon most recently on April 22, 2023, where he delivered a stunning performance, ending the fight against Montel Jackson with a knockout in the first round. Before that, on November 20, 2021, Yahya showcased his strategic prowess by outmaneuvering Kyung Ho Kang, which earned him a unanimous decision after three rounds of combat.

Yahya’s submission skills were on full display when he faced Ray Rodriguez on March 13, 2021, securing a win with an arm triangle choke in the second round. His fight with Enrique Barzola on March 14, 2020, was a gritty contest that saw no victor, as it ended in a draw after three rounds.

Throughout 2018 and 2019, Yahya’s grappling was a highlight, submitting Luke Sanders and Russell Doane in remarkable fashion, but he faced a setback with a unanimous decision loss to Ricky Simon at UFC 234. In 2017, he continued to demonstrate his submission dominance with victories over Henry Briones and Matthew Lopez, although he was met with a decision loss to Joe Soto.

Going further back, from 2016 to 2013, Yahya consistently showed his versatility, winning several fights by unanimous decision against competitors like Michinori Tanaka and Josh Clopton, coupled with impressive submission wins over the likes of Johnny Bedford and Josh Grispi. Despite the successes, he encountered a few hurdles, including a no contest due to an accidental clash of heads and decision losses to Tom Niinimaki and Chad Mendes.

Rani Yahya height and weight

Rani Yahya’s height is 5' 6" (1.68 m). He fights in the bantamweight division. Fighters who fight in the bantamweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

Rani Yahya net worth

Rani Yahya’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many top-level fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Rani Yahya’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.

Did you know: In 2001, the UFC was purchased by Zuffa for $2 million, In 2016, it was resold for $4.2 billion to Endeavor (then WME–IMG).

How old is Rani Yahya?

Rani Yahya’s age is 39 years old. He was born on Wednesday, September 12, 1984. Rani is turning 40 years old in .

Where is Rani Yahya from?

Rani Yahya was born in Brasilia, Brazil.

What is Rani Yahya’s reach?

Rani Yahya’s reach is 67″ and leg reach is 37.5″.

Where does Rani Yahya rain?

Rani Yahya trains at Constrictor Team.

Who is Rani Yahya dating now?

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Rani Yahya facts

1. Rani Yahya’s birth sign is Virgo.
2. He was born in the Year of the Rat.
3. Rani’s next birthday is in .
4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Rani Yahya was born in Millennials Generation (1984).
6. Yahya’s life path number is 7.
7. His ruling planet is Mercury.
8. Rani Yahya’s birth flower is Aster/Myosotis.
9. His birthstone is Sapphire.
10. Yahya has been alive for 14,465 days or 347,165 hours.

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