LAS VEGAS – Yancy Medeiros picked up a big win Saturday at UFC 194, defeating John Makdessi by narrow decision in front of the crowd at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The win over Makdessi (13-5 MMA, 6-5 UFC), a preliminary-card bout that streamed on UFC Fight Pass, got the Hawaiian lightweight back on track after a first round TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC Fight Night 68 in June.
Medeiros (12-3 MMA, 3-3 UFC) trains in Hawaii, as well as with UFC vets Nick Diaz and Nate Diaz in California. It seems like an odd pairing. The affable Medeiros isn’t exactly the mean-mugging type, but he said it’s a fine marriage.
“All you guys know, the Diaz brothers are real,” Medeiros told MMAjunkie following his win. “They don’t front. They have no filter. They’re going to tell you how it is. Me, Nick, Nate – we have different personalities. I’m a hugger, and they’re the muggers. We have different personalities but same characteristics. We’re very loyal, and we’re martial artists. I think that’s why they embraced me with when they saw me.”
Nick Diaz was handed a five-year suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after his third positive test for marijuana in the state. The punishment seemed over the top for many, but Medeiros said that he stays away from the topic when speaking with his friend.
“I feel it’d be the same with anybody that got suspended for five years,” Medeiros said. “It’s pretty intense. You guys all know Nick. He’s a free spirit, and he has no filter. After the whole incident, I didn’t really press him or ask him. Millions of people were asking him the same questions over and over. He’s family to me. I know what’s up. When we talk, we talk. I don’t bring it up. It is what it is.”
Check out the video above for Medeiros’ thoughts on his victory and the Diaz brothers.
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