Petr Yan
20-5-0
About
A former UFC bantamweight champion and elite technical striker widely regarded as one of the most skilled fighters in the division.
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Petr 'No Mercy' Yan is one of the most technically gifted strikers in the bantamweight division's history. The Russian rose with a polished, pressure-based boxing game and won the vacant UFC title in 2020, dismantling opponents with a layered arsenal and relentless body work.
His reign ended in one of the strangest moments in title-fight history - a disqualification for an illegal knee against Aljamain Sterling while Yan was comfortably ahead. He then dropped a string of close decisions in the title picture before reasserting himself with a strong winning run, including impressive wins over Deiveson Figueiredo and Merab Dvalishvili. His record sits around 20-5.
For newcomers, Yan is a masterclass in striking fundamentals - clean combinations, smart pressure and a fight IQ that lets him break opponents down over five rounds. He's a former champion who has repeatedly proven he belongs among the division's elite.
Why fans love Yan
Crisp, methodical technique, relentless body attack and the resilience to climb back into title contention after tough breaks.
