Quick Info
| Profession | Mixed martial artist |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 11/02/1993 |
| Age | 33 years |
| Birthplace | Dudinka, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Petr Yan
22/10/2026
Petr Yan is set to face Merab Dvalishvili in a rubber match for the UFC Bantamweight Championship at UFC 333 on 24/10/2026 in Abu Dhabi. The bout follows Yan's reclaiming of the title from Dvalishvili by unanimous decision at UFC 323 in December 2025.
29/01/2026
Petr Yan underwent lower back surgery in late January 2026, which he described as minor, and was expected to be out of action for the first half of the year. His manager said he would be ready to return in July. The layoff ruled him out of the UFC White House card planned for June.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | No Mercy |
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| Summary | Russian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC bantamweight division and is a two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion, having previously been an interim champion. He fights out of Yekaterinburg, Russia. He is scheduled to defend his title in a trilogy bout against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333 on 24/10/2026 in Abu Dhabi. |
| Training Background | Began training in ITF Taekwon-do in sixth grade, later trained in boxing for about eight years and earned the rank of Master of Sport, then moved into mixed martial arts. Has trained at the Archangel Michael fight club and Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
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| Weight | 135 lb (bantamweight) |
| Reach | 67 in |
| Stance | Orthodox/Switch |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Siberian Federal University |
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| Degree | Physical culture and sport |
Personal Life
| Heritage | Of mixed Chinese and Russian descent |
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Family
| Father | Of mixed Chinese-Russian descent |
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| Mother | Russian |
| Siblings | One older brother, with whom he began boxing training as a child |
Career
| Professional Debut | December 2014, Baikal Fight in the Eurasian Fighting Championship, won by third-round knockout over Murad Bakiev |
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| Regional Promotion | Absolute Championship Berkut (ACB), where he won the ACB Bantamweight Championship in 2017 |
| UFC Debut | 23/06/2018, knockout win over Teruto Ishihara at UFC Fight Night 132 |
| Bantamweight Titles | Won the vacant UFC Bantamweight Championship against José Aldo at UFC 251 on 11/07/2020; interim champion in 2021; regained the undisputed title on 06/12/2025 by unanimous decision over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323 |
| Upcoming | Scheduled to face Merab Dvalishvili in a trilogy fight for the UFC Bantamweight Championship at UFC 333 on 24/10/2026 in Abu Dhabi |
| Professional Record | 20 wins, 5 losses, 0 draws (20-5-0) |
Style Quotient
| Fighting Style | Striker with a boxing foundation and Muay Thai influence |
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| Strengths | Precision striking, body work, cardio and composure over five rounds |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Won the ACB Bantamweight Championship in 2017 before signing with the UFC in early 2018. | |
| 2. Earned a Master of Sport in boxing at 64kg and later a Master of Sport in mixed martial arts. | |
| 3. Has also worked in professional combat sambo. | |
| 4. Has never been finished by knockout or submission in his professional losses, according to published records. |
