Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan desires to struggle in December.
‘No Mercy’ hasn’t competed since his return to the cage in March. Ending a yearlong hiatus, the previous bantamweight champion confronted the rising Track Yadong. Regardless of the Chinese language fighter having a number of momentum heading in, Petr Yan escaped UFC 299 with a unanimous choice victory.
Within the course of, the Russian snapped a three-fight shedding streak. Previous to his victory over Yadong, Petr Yan had suffered defeats in opposition to Merab Dvalishvili, Sean O’Malley, and Aljamain Sterling. Nonetheless, whereas the previous champion earned a victory in March, he additionally suffered a setback. Publish-fight, Yan revealed a number of accidents that might pressure him to the sidelines.
These accidents included an ACL tear, a torn meniscus, in addition to a groin damage. On paper, the previous bantamweight champion was anticipated to be out of motion for the remainder of 2024. Nonetheless, it seems that Petr Yan may very well be again within the cage later this yr.
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I need to struggle on the final ppv card of the yr 👊🏼
— Petr “No Mercy” Yan (@PetrYanUFC) August 28, 2024
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— Petr “No Mercy” Yan (@PetrYanUFC) August 28, 2024
Petr Yan requires UFC 310 return in opposition to former champion Deiveson Figueiredo
Earlier at this time, Petr Yan took to X, the place he opened up on plans to return to the cage in December. In a follow-up submit, one fan requested the Russian who he want to face subsequent. There, Yan responded that former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo can be his splendid subsequent foe.
For what it’s value, Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo can be an exceptional struggle. Since shifting as much as 135 kilos late final yr, the Brazilian has been dominant. In three journeys to the cage, ‘Deus Da Guerra’ has scored dominant victories over Rob Font, Cody Garbrandt, and Marlon Vera earlier this month.
Since his victory over ‘Chito’ earlier this month, the Brazilian hasn’t booked a return to the cage. Nonetheless, Petr Yan can be an awesome opponent for the previous flyweight champion to return to. Each males are ranked inside the highest ten at 135 kilos, and the winner might simply get a title shot with a giant victory.
What do you make of this callout for UFC 310? Who do you assume wins this matchup? Petr Yan or Deiveson Figueiredo?
