With only one struggle to his identify previously 17 months, former UFC champion Petr Yan is keen to return to the octagon earlier than the 12 months is over.
Yan (17-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) snapped his three-fight dropping skid in March with a unanimous choice victory over Track Yadong at UFC 299 in March, however he sustained a torn ACL and meniscus that required surgical procedure and prevented a fast return to competitors.
Now wholesome and ready to enter a coaching camp, Yan has referred to as for a spot on the ultimate numbered occasion of 2024, which is UFC 310 on Dec. 7 at T-Cell Area in Las Vegas (by way of X):
I wish to struggle on the final ppv card of the 12 months 👊🏼
— Petr “No Mercy” Yan (@PetrYanUFC) August 28, 2024
I wish to struggle on the final ppv card of the 12 months 👊🏼
If Yan, No. 5 within the newest USA TODAY Sports activities/MMA Junkie bantamweight rankings, had his alternative of opponent, he thinks a showdown with No. 11-ranked Deiveson Figueiredo, a former multitime flyweight champion and 3-0 since transferring up to 135 kilos, can be the very best match (by way of X):
Figeredo
— Petr “No Mercy” Yan (@PetrYanUFC) August 28, 2024
With the vast majority of the names between Yan and Figueiredo (24-3-1 MMA, 13-3-1 UFC) both booked, coming off a loss or on a special trajectory, the matchup would seemingly be a well-timed match for each ends.
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