Yosdenis Cedeno (born February 12, 1985) is a Cuban-American

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who formerly fought in the Lightweight division in the

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

A professional since 2009, Cedeno began his career competing primarily for regional promotions in his adopted home of

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, where he compiled a record of 9-2 before signing with the

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in early 2014.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Cedeno made his promotional debut on February 22, 2014, at

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where he faced fellow newcomer Ernest Chavez. Chavez defeated Cedeno in a back and forth fight via split decision. Cedeno faced

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on July 16, 2014, at

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. Cedeno defeated Sanders via TKO after the first round as Sanders was unable to continue. Cedeno faced

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on October 4, 2014, at

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. Cedeno lost the fight via unanimous decision. Cedeno faced

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on July 11, 2015, at

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. 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.

Mixed martial arts record

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Cedeno, Yosdenis 1985 births Living people Cuban male mixed martial artists American male mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing Shitō-ryū Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters Cuban male boxers American male boxers Bare-knuckle boxers Cuban male karateka American male karateka Cuban emigrants to the United States