Yosdenis Cedeno | |
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Born | Havana, Cuba | February 12, 1985
Nickname(s) | Pink Panther |
Residence | Miami, Florida, USA |
Nationality | Cuban |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) [1] |
Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
Division | Lightweight |
Fighting out of | Miami, Florida |
Team | MMA Masters |
Rank | Black belt in Shitō-ryū Karate [1] |
Years active | 2009–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 19 |
Wins | 11 |
By knockout | 7 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 7 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 5 |
Draws | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Yosdenis Cedeno (born February 12, 1985) is a Cuban-American mixed martial artist who formerly fought in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
A professional since 2009, Cedeno began his career competing primarily for regional promotions in his adopted home of South Florida, where he compiled a record of 9-2 before signing with the UFC in early 2014. [2]
Cedeno made his promotional debut on February 22, 2014, at UFC 170 where he faced fellow newcomer Ernest Chavez. [3] Chavez defeated Cedeno in a back and forth fight via split decision. [4]
Cedeno faced Jerrod Sanders on July 16, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 45. [5] Cedeno defeated Sanders via TKO after the first round as Sanders was unable to continue. [6]
Cedeno faced Chad Laprise on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 54. [7] Cedeno lost the fight via unanimous decision. [8]
Cedeno faced Cody Pfister on July 11, 2015, at UFC 189. [9] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [10] Following back to back losses, Cedeno was released from the promotion.
After the release, Cedeno signed with Titan FC and made his promotional debut against Jason Novelli at Titan FC 38 on April 30, 2016. The bout was ruled a draw. [11]
He made his sophomore appearance in the promotion against Kurt Holobaugh at Titan FC 42 on December 2, 2016. He lost the fight via third-round submission. [12]
Cedeno then faced Pedro Gomes at Underground Cage Fighting Championship 1 on July 21, 2018. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Cedeno was scheduled to face fellow UFC veteran Michel Quiñones at Action Fight League - War at the Rock 1 on February 16, 2019. However, Quiñones withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Felipe Douglas. [13] Cedeno lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Cedeno made his debut in the sport against Alan Arzeno at BKFC 18 on June 26, 2021. He won the bout via split decision. [14]
He made his sophomore appearance against Mario Vargas at BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 on February 19, 2022. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [15]
18 matches | 10 wins | 7 losses |
By knockout | 7 | 0 |
By submission | 0 | 2 |
By decision | 3 | 5 |
Draws | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 11–7–1 | Felipe Douglas | Decision (unanimous) | Action Fight League: War at the Rock 1 | February 16, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
Win | 11–6–1 | Pedro Gomes | Decision (unanimous) | Underground Cage Fighting Championship 1 | July 21, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | West Palm Beach, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 10–6–1 | Kurt Holobaugh | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Titan FC 42 | December 2, 2016 | 3 | 1:22 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | |
Draw | 10–5–1 | Jason Novelli | Draw (split) | Titan FC 38 | April 30, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 10–5 | Cody Pfister | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 189 | July 11, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 10–4 | Chad Laprise | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine | October 4, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
Win | 10–3 | Jerrod Sanders | TKO (retirement) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller | July 16, 2014 | 1 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Loss | 9–3 | Ernest Chavez | Decision (split) | UFC 170 | February 22, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 9–2 | Torrance Taylor | Decision (split) | CFA 12 - Sampo vs. Thao | October 12, 2013 | 5 | 4:00 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | |
Win | 8–2 | Trent McCown | Decision (unanimous) | CFA 11 - Kyle vs. Wiuff | May 24, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | |
Win | 7–2 | Ryan DeRocher | TKO (head kick and punches) | CFA 9 - Night of Champions | January 19, 2013 | 2 | 0:37 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | |
Win | 6–2 | Anthony Christodoulou | Decision (unanimous) | CFA 8 - Araujo vs. Bradley | October 6, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | |
Win | 5–2 | Jayson Jones | TKO (retirement) | CFA 3 - Howard vs. Olson | October 19, 2011 | 1 | 5:00 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
Win | 4–2 | Chino Duran | KO (punches) | MFA - New Generation 3 | September 18, 2010 | 1 | 2:27 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 3–2 | Jonathan Brookins | Decision (unanimous) | G-Force Fights - Bad Blood 3 | February 4, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
Win | 3–1 | Johnny Iwasaki | TKO (punches) | NDC 1 - Peru vs. American Top Team | October 17, 2009 | 1 | 4:09 | Lima, Peru | |
Loss | 2–1 | Derek Campos | Submission | Art of War - Mano A Mano | July 12, 2009 | 3 | 1:59 | Mesquite, Texas, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Rod Nieves | TKO (punches) | XFN - Da Matta vs. Thorne | May 14, 2009 | 1 | 4:26 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Giovanni Moljo | TKO (punches) | RFC - Revolution Fight Club 3 | February 20, 2009 | 1 | 0:42 | Miami, Florida, United States |
3 matches | 2 wins | 1 loss |
By knockout | 0 | 1 |
By decision | 2 | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 2–1 | Gorjan Slaveski | TKO (punches) | BKFC 35 | January 27, 2023 | 4 | 1:53 | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States | BKFC Welterweight Championship title eliminator. |
Win | 2–0 | Mario Vargas | Decision (unanimous) | BKFC: KnuckleMania 2 | February 19, 2022 | 5 | 2:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Alan Arzeno | Decision (split) | BKFC 18 | June 26, 2021 | 5 | 2:00 | Miami, Florida, United States |
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