Russian bantamweight former champion nicknamed 'No Mercy' whose elite wrestling and precise striking combinations brought him the UFC title before a controversial defeat by disqualification.
Petr Yan is a Russian former UFC Bantamweight Champion who is considered one of the most complete strikers in the division. Known for his technical boxing, excellent wrestling defence, and exceptional timing, Yan was dominant before controversially losing his title to Aljamain Sterling via disqualification. His skill level and competitive results have kept him near the top of the bantamweight rankings throughout his career.
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1992
👶 Born in Ufa, Russia