After a dynamic UFC Vegas 80 card, UFC will be returning with the action-packed UFC Vegas 81. The event will take place on October 14, 2023, at the UFC APEX stadium in Las Vegas. One of the most exciting fights of the night will be the bantamweight bout between Jonathan Martinez and Adrian Yanez.
Jonathan ‘Dragon’ Martinez is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Said Nurmagomedov earlier this year at UFC Fight Night: Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili. He is on a 5-fight win streak and can move on to face the top 10 contenders with a victory over Yanez.
Adrian Yanez is recovering from a major TKO loss against Rob Font and will be looking to get his momentum back with an impressive victory. This will be a must-watch classic southpaw vs. orthodox clash. Fans can expect a fun fight from these two athletes.
Jonathan Martinez vs. Adrian Yanez stats
| Stats | Jonathan Martinez | Adrian Yanez |
| Wins | 18 | 16 |
| Losses | 4 | 4 |
| Height | 5′ 7″ | 5′ 6″ |
| Division | Bantamweight | Bantamweight |
| Reach | 70.1″ | 70.1″ |
| Age | 29 | 29 |
Jonathan Martinez vs. Adrian Yanez prediction
The 13th-ranked Jonathan ‘Dragon’ Martinez (18-4-0) has momentum on his side with a 5-fight winning streak. He has showcased his striking prowess with eight knockout wins and 50% striking accuracy. He is one of the most underrated strikers in the bantamweight division, with some incredible finishes like the leg kick TKO of Cub Swanson and the jumping knee KO of Liu Pingyuan.
His significant strike rate is 4.63 per minute, while he absorbs 3.81 strikes per minute. He has a decent takedown accuracy of 42%, an average of 0.46 takedowns landed per 15 minutes, and a 69% takedown defense.
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On the other hand, the 14th-ranked Adrian Yanez (16-4-0) is an exceptional boxer with 10 knockout wins and 41% striking accuracy. The Dana White Contender Series alumni is known for his TKO wins over Tony Kelley and Randy Costa.
Although his striking accuracy percentage is lower than Martinez’s, he has a significant strike rate of 6.75 per minute, which is 2.12 more significant strikes than his opponent. He has a 59% striking defense and an outstanding 100% takedown defense.
Adrian Yanez KO’s Nathan Trepagnier with 4 seconds left in the round #LFA35 pic.twitter.com/4pU9aKejHT
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) March 10, 2018
This match is definitely going to be a striking masterclass with the classic Southpaw vs. Orthodox storyline. Jonathan Martinez might go for a takedown or two, but most of the fight should be on the feet. If Martinez wins, it will be his sixth straight win, and he can start to call out the top 10 in the bantamweight division.
On the other hand, if Adrian Yanez puts on a boxing masterclass and has an impressive finish, he can also look toward a top-10 fight. In this matchup, Adrian Yanez will win against Jonathan Martinez via KO/TKO.
