Yaotzin Meza

Yaotzin Meza (born February 4, 1981) is an American former mixed martial artist who is best known for competing in the bantamweight and featherweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background
Meza went to Flagstaff High School where he participated in wrestling, achieving 3rd place at the Arizona state wrestling championships his senior year.

MMA career
Meza turned pro on April 29, 2006, losing by submission to Kyle Brees at RITC 81. Meza lost his next two bouts both to Amos Sotelo. Meza then won his next 8 fights before losing to Stephane Vigneault at TKO 34.

Ultimate Fighting Championship
Meza made his promotional debut at UFC on FX 6 filling in for the injured Hacran Dias against Chad Mendes. he lost via KO in the first round.

Meza made his second UFC appearance at bantamweight against TUF alum John Albert at UFC on Fox 8. After surviving a dangerous armbar early in the fight, Meza was able to submit Albert in the second round with a rear-naked choke.

Meza faced Chico Camus on January 25, 2014, at UFC on Fox 10. Originally, he lost the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) but the result was overturned after Camus failed a post fight drug test.

Meza faced Sergio Pettis on June 7, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 42. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Meza faced promotional newcomer Damian Stasiak in a featherweight bout on April 11, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 64. Meza won the back and forth fight by unanimous decision.

Meza faced Sam Sicilia on July 15, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 71, replacing Doo Ho Choi. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Meza faced Arnold Allen on February 27, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 84. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Post-UFC career and retirement
Over two years after getting cut from the UFC, Meza faced Gilberto Aguilar at Combate Americas 24 on September 15, 2018. Meza won the fight via rear-naked choke in the first round and retired from the sport.