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Henry Cejudo wants one more fight before he retires as we examine his next steps. Cejudo is not in the best form, as his last victory came in 2020 when he beat Dominick Cruz.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / June 9

The abrupt end of the Sean O’Malley era, the 'Suga Show' had it’s final curtain call

UFC 316 was supposed to be another electric chapter in the Sean O’Malley story, a night where the “Suga Show” would once again dazzle, defend, and deliver.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 7

UFC legend ranks Patchy Mix ahead of Sean O’Malley in bantamweight rankings ahead of highly anticipated UFC 316 debut

UFC 316 features one of the most highly anticipated Octagon debuts in some time when Patchy Mix makes the walk for the first time. The former Bellator champion has long been considered to be one of the very best talents outside of the UFC before he was signed to the promotion last month.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 31

Petr Yan’s Resurgence; What’s Next?

Petr Yan is reportedly set to return at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26 on the Robert Whittaker vs. Reinier de Ridder card against Marcus McGhee, as we look at Yan’s future bouts. Yan is on a two-fight win streak after back-to-back decision victories over Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 30

Merab Dvalishvili baffled by Petr Yan fighting Sean O’Malley’s teammate: ‘Our division is very stuck’

UFC champ Merab Dvalishvili was taken aback by Petr Yan’s recent fight news. Bantamweight gold is on the line for a second time this year when Merab Dvalishvili defends his title against Sean O’Malley at UFC 316 next weekend.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 29

Petr Yan reportedly set for UFC return against low-profile bogeyman

No easy fights for Petr Yan, as 'No Mercy' is reportedly on a collision course with the next generation of bantamweight MMA fighters. Yan has recouped from a three-fight skid by piecing together two wins against top opposition in Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 29

‘Makes no sense’ … Petr Yan books UFC fight against Sean O’Malley’s ‘beast’ teammate

Petr Yan’s next UFC opponent came out of left field. A former champion of the bantamweight division, the #2-ranked contender Petr Yan has fought the who’s who at 135lbs from Jose Aldo to Aljamain Sterling (twice) to the two men in the UFC 316 main event between champ Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 29

UFC Abu Dhabi adds Petr Yan – Marcus McGhee

The UFC is heading to Abu Dhabi on July 26th and today we learned of a big time bantamweight contest that’s getting added to the card. Cageside Press was the first to report that signed agreements are in place for former world champion Petr Yan (18-5) to face off against 13th ranked Marcus McGhee (10-1).

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 9

Petr Yan calls out UFC bogeyman for title fight eliminator

'No Mercy' by name, no mercy by nature. Ex-UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan is on the warpath following his two-fight winning streak. Yan recouped with back-to-back wins after enduring three losses in a row, managing to overcome an all-time fall from grace after losing his title by disqualification in 2021.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 23

Former UFC Champion teases return to Octagon, ‘Who misses me?'

Petr Yan is ready to re-enter the action in the UFC's stacked bantamweight division. "No Mercy" is no longer coming off a loss, gaining some much-needed momentum towards the title picture with wins over Song Yadong and Deiveson Figueiredo in November.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 21

UFC Unveils Another Huge Fight Likely Headed For Main Event Status

A career-defining, high-stakes UFC Fight Night headliner is officially set. UFC Des Moines will take place on May 3. This event marks the UFC’s first visit

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 21

UFC Seattle Main Event Preview and Prediction: Henry Cejudo – Song Yadong

Tomorrow night in the main event of UFC Seattle, we are going to see a big time matchup in the bantamweight division featuring two top ten contenders. Former two-division champion Henry Cejudo (16-4) will look to prove that he still has plenty of fight left in the tank as he takes on Song Yadong (21-8-1).

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 16

UFC 311 preview and picks

The UFC’s first big event of the year is just a couple of days away and it’s jam packed with featured bouts that could headline most cards. There is not one but two title fights on the card, possible title eliminators and more.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 5

Makhachev Vs. Tsarukyan Announced For UFC 311

Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC Lightweight Belt against Arman Tsarukyan on January 18 at UFC 311. The card will take place from the Intuit Dome, Los Angeles.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 26

Petr Yan Finally Gets the Judges on His Side in Win over Deiveson Figueiredo

Petr Yan’s fighting style has left him on the wrong side of the scorecards more than once throughout his career. The former UFC bantamweight champion likes to start slow.

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MMA News / Empire Sports Media / November 25

After his big win at UFC Macau, what’s next for Petr Yan?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC Macau, we saw a big time matchup with potential title implications in the bantamweight division. Former world champions went head-to-head as former bantamweight champion Petr Yan (18-5) took on former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo (24-4-1).

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / November 25

UFC bantamweight should push for rematch with Sean O’Malley

UFC bantamweight Petr Yan is calling for the wrong rematch. Yan had a tough couple of years. After losing his bantamweight championship to Aljamain Sterling via disqualification in March of 2021, he became unrecognizable from his past self.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / November 24

Petr Yan Dominates Figueiredo at UFC Macau, Eyes Rematch with Dvalishvili

That’s exactly what Petr Yan did in his last fight at UFC Macau: Yan won by TKO and is gaining more and more votes among flyweight contenders. The Russian creature stood up; striking and grappling skills led to a unanimous decision victory, ultimately proving his strong stand in the bantamweight division.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 24