Petr Yan
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Rankings
1
Records
Petr Yan's achievements in mixed martial arts are remarkable. He is a two-time UFC bantamweight champion and has held the interim title as well. His victory over José Aldo at UFC 251 in 2020 was a statement that he belonged among the elite. Yan's ability to bounce back from a controversial disqualification loss to Aljamain Sterling and reclaim the title in their rematch shows his resilience and skill. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest bantamweights in UFC history, and his upcoming trilogy with Merab Dvalishvili is one of the most anticipated fights in the division.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
UFC Bantamweight Championship (2x)
Won the vacant title by defeating José Aldo at UFC 251, and reclaimed it later after being promoted from interim status.
UFC Interim Bantamweight Championship
Defeated Aljamain Sterling at UFC 273 to win the interim title, later promoted to undisputed champion.
ACB Bantamweight Championship
Captured the ACB bantamweight title, establishing himself as a top prospect outside the UFC.
Rankings & Lists
UFC Men's Pound-for-Pound Rankings
Records & Feats
First fighter to defeat Aljamain Sterling in the UFC
Yan handed Sterling his first UFC loss in their rematch at UFC 273 in April 2022.