Yosdenis Cedeno | |
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Born |
Havana, Cuba |
February 12, 1985
Other names | Pink Panther |
Residence | Miami, Florida, USA |
Nationality | Cuban |
Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
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 |
Years active | 2009-present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 16 |
Wins | 10 |
By knockout | 7 |
By submission | 0 |
By decision | 3 |
Losses | 5 |
By knockout | 0 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 4 |
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.
Cedeno made his promotional debut on February 22, 2014, at UFC 170 where he faced fellow newcomer Ernest Chavez. Chavez defeated Cedeno in a back and forth fight via split decision.
Cedeno faced Jerrod Sanders on July 16, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 45. Cedeno defeated Sanders via TKO after the first round as Sanders was unable to continue.
Cedeno faced Chad Laprise on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 54. Cedeno lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Cedeno faced Cody Pfister on July 11, 2015 at UFC 189. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Following back to back losses, Cedeno was released from the promotion.