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Petr Yan Confirms Incurring Serious Knee Injury at UFC 299
By FCF Staff
Petr Yan recorded a pivotal win at UFC 299. But, unfortunately for the former featherweight champ, it looks like he’ll be sidelined for multiple months.
Yan faced rising bantamweight, Song Yadong at the recent event, and worked… Read More
Marlon Vera Calls Out Petr Yan, Following Henry Cejudo’s Withdrawal From UFC 292
By FCF Staff
Following Henry Cejudo’s withdrawal from UFC 292, Marlon “Chito” Vera has called out former bantamweight champ, Petr Yan.
Vera was scheduled to fight Cejudo at the August 19th event. But, recently the former bantamweight and flyweight champ… Read More
UFC Vegas Results: Merab Dvalishvili Outscores Petr Yan
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from the UFC’s latest Fight Night card, which took place at The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas.
In the main event, Merab Dvalishvili worked his way to a clear-cut, unanimous decision win over… Read More
UFC Las Vegas Weigh-in Results: Petr Yan & Merab Dvalishvili Set For Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for the UFC’s latest event, which will take place at the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
In the main event, former bantamweight champ Petr Yan will take on fellow contender, Merab… Read More
Sean O’Malley versus Petr Yan announced for UFC 280
By FCF Staff
Sean O’Malley versus Petr Yan announced for UFC 280, which is scheduled for October 22nd. Bout will be contested at bantamweight(135lbs). Location will be at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Fight was announced by Sean O’Malley… Read More
UFC 267: Glover Teixeira Wins LHW Crown at 42, Petr Yan Takes Interim BW Belt
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from UFC 267, which took place today in Abu Dhabi.
In the main event, Glover Teixeira was victorious in his second crack at the UFC’s light heavyweight title, as the 42-year-old submitted Jan… Read More
Report: Aljamain Sterling – Petr Yan II Booked
By FCF Staff
The expectation has been that Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling were going to fight again, it was just a question of when. Now it’s being reported that the rematch has been booked.
The bantamweights fought for the… Read More
Petr Yan Takes Poke at Cody Garbrandt, While Firing Back at Rob Font
By FCF Staff
Following his win over Cody Garbrandt, Rob Font is calling for a fight with Petr Yan, and the latter has responded with a warning shot.
Font faced Garbrandt last weekend at UFC Vegas 27, and outscored the former… Read More
Petr Yan Says “Obviously” Disqualifying Knee Wasn’t Intentional
By FCF Staff
Petr Yan lost the bantamweight title at UFC 259 due to the use of an illegal knee. But, the now former champ insists he didn’t not intentionally violate the rules against Aljamain Sterling.
In the fourth round… Read More
T.J. Dillashaw Wonders if Petr Yan Thinks he Can Catch Him “Slipping”
By FCF Staff
Petr Yan has said that after he faces Aljamain Sterling next month, he wants to fight former UFC bantamweight champ, T.J. Dillashaw next. But, the latter’s wondering if Yan’s hoping to catch him before he’s shaken off… Read More
Petr Yan to Train at ATT Ahead of UFC 259
By FCF Staff
Recently it was confirmed that Petr Yan will defend the bantamweight title against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 259. Now the fighter and his camp have announced the Russian star will train with American Top Team for the… Read More
Report: Petr Yan – Aljamain Sterling Rescheduled
By FCF Staff
UFC 259 will feature three title fights, as it’s being reported a bout between bantamweight champ Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling is targeted for the event.
Yan and Sterling were initially scheduled to fight at UFC 256… Read More
Report: Petr Yan – Aljamain Sterling Fight Off UFC 256
By FCF Staff
Following the news Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno have verbally agreed to fight at UFC 256, it’s being reported the Petr Yan – Aljamain Sterling bout has been pulled from the card.
Yan was scheduled to defend… Read More
Petr Yan Lights up Cody Garbrandt Over Plan to Fight For Flyweight Title
By FCF Staff
Recently Cody Garbrandt reported that he wants to drop down to flyweight to challenge new champ Deiveson Figueiredo, and new bantamweight champ Petr Yan has responded.
Following Figueiredo’s championship win earlier this month, when he choked out Joseph Benavidez,… Read More
Petr Yan Disagrees Jose Aldo Bout Ended With Late Stoppage
By FCF Staff
Referee Leon Roberts has been taking some heat for not stopping the Petr Yan – Jose Aldo bout sooner at UFC 251. But, according to the new bantamweight champ Yan, Roberts made the right call.
Yan battled… Read More
Dana White Blasts Ref Over Stoppage in Petr Yan – Jose Aldo Fight
By FCF Staff
Jose Aldo was hit with over 60 strikes in round five of his bout with Petr Yan at UFC 251, and Dana White believes many of them were unnecessary.
Aldo faced the rising star for the vacant… Read More