Yazmin Jauregui

Yazmin Yazareth Gutiérrez Jauregui (born February 28, 1999) is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist currently fighting in the women's Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2018, Jauregui has also competed in Combate Global.

Mixed martial arts career Early career and Combate Global Jauregui made her professional MMA career at Fearless Fight Night 4, on November 10, 2018, against Benni Fuentes. She won the bout by first-round technical knockout.

Jauregui faced Daniela Espinosa at Combate 36: Reinas, on April 26, 2019. She won the bout by first-round knockout.

Jauregui faced McKenna Mitchell at Combate 39: Unbreakable, on June 7, 2019. She won the bout by second-round technical knockout via doctor stoppage.

Jauregui faced Yajaira Romero at Combate 44: Mexicali, on September 20, 2019. She won the bout by unanimous decision.

Jauregui faced Annely Jimenez García for the UWC Women's Strawweight Championship at UWC Mexico 24 on November 13, 2020. She won fight via first-round technical knockout. The referee for the fight was Daniela Modad, who faced Jiménez García twelve years ago.

Jauregui faced Stephanie Frausto at the quarterfinal match of the Combate Global: Last Latina Standing tournament on August 13, 2021. She won the bout by unanimous decision. Jauregui then faced Criszaida Adames in the semi-final match. She won the bout by first-round technical knockout. Jauregui faced Claire Lopez in the final. She won that bout by first-round technical knockout to win the tournament.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Jauregui was scheduled to face Istela Nunes at UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz, on August 13, 2022. However, Nunes withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Iasmin Lucindo. Jauregui won the bout by unanimous decision.

Jauregui faced Nunes at UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland on December 3, 2022. She won the fight by a second-round technical knockout.

Jauregui faced Denise Gomes at UFC 290 on July 8, 2023. She lost the fight by a first-round technical knockout.

Jauregui faced Sam Hughes on February 24, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 237. She won the bout by unanimous decision.

Jauregui faced Ketlen Souza on September 14, 2024 at UFC 306. She lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

Jauregui was scheduled to face Dione Barbosa on March 29, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 64. However, Barbosa was replaced by former LFA Women's Strawweight Champion Julia Polastri in a strawweight bout after Jauregui decided not to face Barbosa. In turn, Jauregui withdrew from the bout due to an injury and was replaced by Loopy Godinez.

Jauregui is scheduled to face Vanessa Demopoulos on September 26, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 289.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC Honors Awards 2022: Fan's Choice Debut of the Year Nominee UFC.com Awards 2022: Ranked #5 Newcomer of the Year Combate Global Combate Global: Last Latina Standing Tournament Championship Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mexico UWC Women's Strawweight World Champion (one time) ESPN 2022 UFC Women's Rookie of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Ketlen Souza Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 306

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Sam Hughes Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2

Mexico City, Mexico Loss

Denise Gomes TKO (punches) UFC 290

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Istela Nunes TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland

Orlando, Florida, United States Win

Iasmin Lucindo Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Cruz

San Diego, California, United States Win

Claire Lopez TKO (punches)

Win

Criszaida Adames TKO (punches)

Win

Stephanie Frausto Decision (unanimous)

Win

Annely Jimenez Garcia TKO (doctor stoppage) UWC Mexico 24

Tijuana, Mexico Win

Yajaira Romo Decision (unanimous) Combate 44: Mexicali

Mexicali, Mexico Win

McKenna Mitchell TKO (doctor stoppage) Combate 39: Unbreakable

Tucson, Arizona, United States Win

Daniela Espinosa KO (punches) Combate 36: Reinas

Los Angeles, California, United States Win

Benni Fuentes TKO (elbows) Fearless Fight Night 4

Mexico City, Mexico