Petr Yan: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

Delivering on another stellar Fight Night card in the Middle East, the UFC saw its latest iteration record several amazing bouts in UFC on ABC 9. In the main event, former ONE Championship double champion Reinier de Ridder took a highly-competitive split decision victory over previous promotional title-holder Robert Whittaker.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 28

Marcus McGhee breaks silence after suffering first promotional loss to Petr Yan in UFC Abu Dhabi co-main

UFC bantamweight contender Marcus McGhee took to social media just hours after his first UFC defeat. In what was easily the biggest fight of his MMA career, UFC bantamweight Marcus McGhee fell just short of the mark against former titleholder Petr Yan in the UFC Abu Dhabi co-main event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 27

Merab Dvalishvili sends message to ex-opponent Petr Yan after his UFC Abu Dhabi win set up potential rematch

Petr Yan moved closer to a chance at revenge on Merab Dvalishvili with his performance at UFC Abu Dhabi. Before Robert Whittaker lost to Reinier de Ridder in Saturday’s UFC Fight Night main event, another former champion was in action at Etihad Arena.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 26

Petr Yan predicts Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen after going 10 rounds with UFC 320 co-main event

Nobody knows more about the next bantamweight title fight than Petr Yan. The former two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion more than likely secured another title opportunity in the co-main event of UFC Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 26

Petr Yan decisions Marcus McGhee in UFC Abu Dhabi co-main event

The UFC Abu Dhabi co-main event featured a bantamweight bout that could have shook up the rankings. Former champion and No. 3 ranked Petr Yan took on rising contender No.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 26

Petr Yan Beats Marcus McGhee For His 3rd Straight Win

Petr Yan beat Marcus McGhee via a unanimous decision at UFC Abu Dhabi, as you can see how the fight played out. Yan was back in top form following a difficult stretch that included losses to Merab Dvalishvili, Sean O’Malley, and Aljamain Sterling.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 26

Petr Yan reveals the only UFC loss he accepts… ‘I beat Sean O’Malley decisively’

Former bantamweight champion and UFC Abu Dhabi co-headliner Petr Yan does not recognize three of his four Octagon setbacks. Yan is currently continuing his push to return to the throne at 135 pounds after being unceremoniously thrust off it in 2021.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 26

UFC Abu Dhabi star cut a legend’s brief return short by knocking him out with a head kick and living up to his nickname

The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi on July 26 where a former champion is back in action. Fans were critical after Petr Yan was booked against Marcus McGhee due to the big difference between their current standings in the bantamweight division.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 25

UFC on ABC 9: Thrilling Attractions Cleared for Takeoff in Abu Dhabi

UFC on ABC 9 (a.k.a., UFC Abu Dhabi) is almost here! Friday morning, ahead of the second UFC show on The Alphabet Network in over a month, the official weigh-in window took place from the United Arab Emirates while a number of people in North America were nestled snug in their beds.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 24

Petr Yan rejects Khabib Nurmagomedov theory that would mean he can’t become UFC champion again

UFC Abu Dhabi co-headliner Petr Yan still believes in his return to the top, even if his fellow countryman Khabib Nurmagomedov might not. Yan has been pursuing a second stint on the bantamweight throne ever since a disqualification against Aljamain Sterling in 2021 unceremoniously thrust him off of it.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 23

UFC on ABC 9 Brings Awesome Main Card to Abu Dhabi This Saturday Night

UFC on ABC 9 fight week continues. This coming Saturday afternoon (USA time), Dana White’s promotion touches down in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for the second edition of UFC Fight Night on the ABC Television Network in as many months.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 23

UFC Fight Night – Petr Yan vs. Marcus McGhee: Preview & Betting Tips

The upcoming UFC Fight Night card in Abu Dhabi has an interesting bantamweight matchup between fan-favourite Petr Yan vs Marcus McGhee. Yan (18-5) is looking to solidify his place in the title picture once again.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 22

UFC Abu Dhabi star brutalized featherweight GOAT on biggest event ever that didn’t include Conor McGregor

Petr Yan began his reign over the bantamweight division with a brutal win over arguably the greatest featherweight fighter of all time. This coming Saturday, Russian fan favorite Petr Yan returns to action at UFC Abu Dhabi when he takes on surging bantamweight contender Marcus McGhee.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'NFL all-time touchdown receptions leaders' quiz

The 'MLB mascot names' quiz

The 'NBA Summer League MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 100-RBI MLB seasons' quiz

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 10

What’s Next For Henry Cejudo?

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 / 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 / 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 / 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 / May 5

Petr Yan calls out old rival for UFC title eliminator

Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan believes a high-risk rematch is his way back into the title picture. 'No Mercy' endured a generational skid after losing his title by disqualification in 2019.

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 / 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).