MMA Match Preview: Adrian Yanez (17-6) vs. Cristian Quinonez (18-5)

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Venue & Event Details

Event: UFC Vegas 111 – Bonfim vs. Brown

Location: UFC Apex, Enterprise (Las Vegas), Nevada

Start Time: Prelims at 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET; Yanez vs. Quinonez expected mid-prelims

Injury & Availability Report

Adrian Yanez: No reported injuries; cleared for competition.

Cristian “Problema” Quinonez: No reported injuries; healthy camp.

Recent Form & Fight History

Adrian Yanez

L vs. Daniel Marcos (Split Decision, 2025)

W vs. Vinicius Salvador (TKO, 2024)

L vs. Jonathan Martinez (TKO, 2023)

Style: High-volume striker, sharp boxing, vulnerable to rangy kickers.

Cristian Quinonez

L vs. Raoni Barcelos (Submission, 2024)

W streak prior to UFC setback, known for aggressive striking.

Style: Balanced striker with grappling upside, mixes takedowns with pressure.

Betting Trends

Yanez fights often end in striking exchanges; 11 of 17 wins by KO/TKO.

Quinonez has shown finishing ability but leans toward grappling when pressured.

Market favors Yanez due to striking volume and UFC experience.

Sharp bettors see Quinonez’s grappling edge as a live underdog angle.

Key Takeaway

This is a volume striker vs. balanced grappler matchup: Yanez brings crisp boxing and pace, while Quinonez offers takedown threats and opportunistic submissions. Oddsmakers favor Yanez, but Quinonez’s grappling makes him a live underdog. Expect a competitive three-round battle with decision-heavy tendencies.

FIGHT ODDS

Adrian Yanez                      – 210

Cristian Quinonez            + 180

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 7, 2025

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