Best Petr Yan Fights

Figueiredo’s power demanded respect, but Yan’s combinations, defense and late adjustments won five clear rounds. Beating a former champion made the performance matter.

Sandhagen’s movement and variety pushed Yan through five elite striking rounds before the Russian’s pressure and heavier combinations took over. The technical level never dropped.

Aldo boxed beautifully early, attacked the body and forced Yan to work before accumulated pressure ended the fight in the fifth. The finish was uncomfortably prolonged.

O’Malley matched Yan’s speed and damaged him at range, while Yan answered with takedowns and heavier moments. The split decision still produces serious arguments.

Yan solved the pace that overwhelmed him in their first meeting through cleaner positioning, body work and measured counters. Regaining the belt required discipline rather than revenge.

Sterling banked control time through the middle rounds while Yan finished stronger. The narrow rematch showed how one grappling position can decide a championship.

Yan was taking control when an illegal knee to a grounded Sterling cost him the title. The self-inflicted ending changed the entire rivalry.

Song started quickly with speed and body attacks before Yan changed rhythm, mixed in takedowns and won the later rounds. The adjustments were the story.

Dodson’s hand speed and movement troubled Yan early, forcing him to chase carefully. Pressure and body work gradually turned the fight toward the younger contender.

Rivera made every round competitive until Yan scored knockdowns at the end of the first and second. Those precise bursts separated an otherwise close fight.