Petr Yan is a professional mixed martial artist from Russia, who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). While Yan has had a relatively short professional career, he has already achieved several notable records and accomplishments, including:
- Most significant strikes landed in a single UFC fight: Yan holds the record for the most significant strikes landed in a single UFC fight in the Bantamweight division. He landed 194 significant strikes in his victory over Jose Aldo at UFC 251 on July 12, 2020.
- Most strikes landed in a UFC debut: Yan set the record for the most strikes landed in a UFC debut with 138 significant strikes in his win over Teruto Ishihara at UFC Fight Night 132 on June 23, 2018.
- Most knockdowns in a UFC Bantamweight fight: Yan holds the record for the most knockdowns in a UFC Bantamweight fight with 4, which he achieved in his victory over Urijah Faber at UFC 245 on December 14, 2019.
- Fastest to reach 5-0 record in the UFC Bantamweight division: Yan became the fastest fighter to achieve a 5-0 record in the UFC Bantamweight division, achieving the feat in just over a year after making his debut in June 2018.
- First Russian UFC champion: On July 12, 2020, Yan defeated Jose Aldo to become the UFC Bantamweight champion, becoming the first Russian to win a UFC title.
Overall, Yan has established himself as one of the top fighters in the Bantamweight division, with a professional record of 16 wins and 2 losses.
Achievements
Petr Yan has achieved numerous notable accomplishments, including:
- UFC Bantamweight Champion: Yan won the UFC Bantamweight Championship on July 12, 2020, by defeating Jose Aldo at UFC 251. He successfully defended the title once, against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 259 on March 6, 2021.
- Performance of the Night Awards: Yan has won four Performance of the Night awards in the UFC for his impressive performances against Teruto Ishihara, Jin Soo Son, Urijah Faber, and Jose Aldo.
- UFC Fight of the Year: Yan’s fight against Jose Aldo at UFC 251 was named UFC Fight of the Year for 2020 by ESPN.
- Professional Record: Yan has a professional record of 16 wins and 2 losses, with notable victories over top-ranked opponents such as Urijah Faber, Jimmie Rivera, and Jose Aldo.
- Professional MMA Titles: Prior to joining the UFC, Yan held titles in various MMA promotions, including the ACB Bantamweight Championship and the GFC Bantamweight Championship.
- Ranked among the top Bantamweights in the world: Yan is consistently ranked among the top Bantamweight fighters in the world by various MMA publications, including UFC, ESPN, and Sherdog.
Conclusion
Overall, Petr Yan’s achievements in his relatively short MMA career are impressive, and he is widely regarded as one of the top fighters in the Bantamweight division today.
