Adrian Yanez, a standout from Dana White’s Contender Series, is set to make his comeback following an impressive knockout victory earlier this year. The 31-year-old will step into the Octagon once again at UFC Tampa, where he’s slated for a main-card showdown. Headlined by Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley, the event will see Yanez face undefeated bantamweight Daniel Marcos in what will be his second fight of 2024.

Over the past five years, Yanez has established himself in the MMA scene, compiling an impressive 6-2 record outside of his Contender Series victory. However, not much is known about the fighter’s personal life. In this article, we will try to cover everything about the whole.

Is Adrian Yanez married? Who is his wife/girlfriend and his son’s mother?

Adrian Yanez, known for his sharp striking is not just a rising star in MMA but also a devoted family man. Outside of the cage, Yanez keeps his personal life relatively private, but fans who follow him closely know about his loving relationship with his girlfriend and his role as a father. Despite his secretive nature, the Texas native did confirm in an exchange on X with a fan that he is not married.

Reports suggest that Adrian Yanez was in a long-term relationship with a woman named Ashley, whom he had been dating since their high school days. The couple spent seven years together before parting ways in 2019 due to personal reasons. Additionally, Yanez is a father to a son born in 2021, though he has kept details about his child private and away from the public eye.

The fighter is loving his fatherhood and has found lost motivation with the arrival of his newborn. Before his fight in 2022 in one of his interviews, he shared how his life has changed. He said, “Waking up to him in the morning and being able to get him ready gets my day going,” said Yanez.

He further added, “It’s something that makes my day so much better and it makes my training so much better. I have a lot fewer days where I’ve been like, ‘I don’t want to do this today.’ And it’s always been in the back of my mind that I’m the provider; I have to go out there and do this.” The DWCS alumnus is slowly and steadily developing into one of the most exciting fighters in the division. However, his rise to the top has not been an easy one. Let us take a closer look at his background.

More about Adrian Yanez’s personal life and background

Adrian Yanez’s journey into combat sports didn’t start with MMA but with boxing. At 15, he started training in the discipline, inspired by his father, Andres Yanez, a Golden Gloves champion. Reflecting on his early passion, Yanez told MMA Junkie, “We were watching all [of the boxing greats’] fights. It was always something that piqued my interest.”

However, his path took an unexpected turn when he began training at an MMA gym he came across by chance. From that moment on, Yanez fully embraced mixed martial arts, and he hasn’t looked back since. The 31-year-old has faced his share of challenges outside the Octagon as well. His father, who played a pivotal role in shaping his love for combat sports, passed away in 2016, leaving a significant void in his life.

Despite this loss, Yanez has often spoken about how his father’s influence continues to motivate him in his journey. His story reflects his resilience, drive, and the profound influence of family in shaping both his personal life and professional success. The bantamweight fighter is all set to feature in the final UFC event of the year. Can he keep his winning momentum going and win his next fight against Daniel Marcos? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.