Yosdenis Cedeno
Yosdenis Cedeno is a Cuban-American mixed martial artist who formerly fought in the Lightweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
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.Ultimate Fighting Championship
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.
Post-UFC career
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.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.
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. Cedeno lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Bare-knuckle boxing
Cedeno made his debut in the sport against Alan Arzeno at BKFC 18 on June 26, 2021. He won the bout via split decision.He made his sophomore appearance against Mario Vargas at BKFC KnuckleMania 2 on February 19, 2022. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Cedeno fought in the main event of BKFC 35 against Gorjan Slaveski on January 27, 2023 and lost by technical knockout in the fourth round.
Cedeno faced Josh Zuckerman at BKFC 62 on June 21, 2024. He lost the bout by technical knockout in the fourth round.