With a career spanning nearly 20 years, Yancy Medeiros is a seasoned veteran in the world of professional mixed martial arts. Born in Ewa Beach and raised in Makaha, Medeiros started fighting in his early 20s through the local circuit and quickly rose to the professional ranks, competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator. Despite his success, he doesn’t want fighting to define him.
August 26th, 2025, 09:50 pm
The Long Game with Mark Carpenter
Mixed martial artist Yancy Medeiros
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Published August 26th, 2025, 09:50 pm
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With a career spanning nearly 20 years, Yancy Medeiros is a seasoned veteran in the world of professional mixed martial arts. Born in Ewa Beach and raised in Makaha, Medeiros started fighting in his early 20s through the local circuit and quickly rose to the professional ranks, competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator. Despite his success, he doesn’t want fighting to define him.
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The Long Game with Mark Carpenter
In "The Long Game" video podcast, Mark Carpenter sits down with influential figures across the Hawaii sports community. Whether it's going down memory lane with former athletes who've ascended to the heights of their craft or meeting rising up-and-comers eager to build their legacies, this series will dive into their careers and lessons learned while having fun along the way.
