Petr Yan is a well-known name in professional mixed martial arts and is signed to the leading promotion - the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He made his professional debut in the sport on December 20, 2014, against Murad Bakiev at the Siberian League: Baikal Cup 2014 in a bantamweight showdown. Yan secured an impressive third-round KO victory to win the fight and set off on his professional journey with a dominant win.
Petr Yan competed in various fight promotions after his debut. After compiling a record of eight wins and one loss, Yan stormed his way into the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was welcomed to the octagon by Teruto Ishihara at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards on June 23, 2018. Yan defeated Ishihara by a first-round knockout and announced his arrival in the promotion with style. As of November 2024, he ranks No. 3 in the promotion's bantamweight rankings.
Petr Yan's UFC Championship Reign
Petr Yan won his first championship in the UFC by defeating Jose Aldo for the vacant undisputed bantamweight championship on July 12, 2020. The duo locked horns with each other at UFC 251, and the fight ended in Yan winning the bout by a fifth-round TKO to secure the belt. He lost the championship at UFC 259 to Aljamain Sterling by suffering a controversial disqualification loss due to an illegal knee.
Petr Yan's Record
Petr Yan boasts of a record of 17 wins and five losses as of November 2024. He has seven knockouts, one submission, and nine decision victories. On the other hand, Yan has suffered four decisions and one disqualification loss.
| 22 matches | 17 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 9 | 4 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
FAQs on Petr Yan's UFC Championship Reign
A. Yes, he is a former UFC bantamweight champion.
A. He has a record of 17 wins and five losses as of November 2024.
A. He is nicknamed Petr Yan.
A. He has a reach of 67 inches.
A. Petr Yan is a Russian national.
