The match against Yadong at UFC 299 is considered an important opportunity of Petr Yan to prove that he is still “out of time” after a series of three consecutive defeats. In addition to the clear defeat against Merab Dvalishvili, two previous losses against Aljamain Sterling and Sean O'Malley are both controversial results.
Confronted with a young Song Yadong, possessing bodybuilding and outstanding strength, Petr Yan still shows the level and experience of a former king when changing the approach right in the match to win the final. After the match, 'No Mercy' also revealed that he had broken ligaments, torn cartilage and groin injury.
Petr Yan said he had planned the surgery: “MRI film results have confirmed that I have broken ligaments, torn cartilage and groin injury. Tomorrow, the surgery will be conducted. But nothing can make me fall. I will be determined to return to the player stronger.”
Returning to the UFC stage after 1 year of absence, Petr Yan not only set the goal of winning but also raised hope for a bantamweight weight battle, the title that he had held before.
Petr Yan is a former Bantamweight weight champion. He lost his belt to Aljamain Sterling because he was on the wrong knee with the opponent in 2021. In the MMA career of 'No Mercy' with a record of 17 wins, 5 losses (7 no, 1 submission and 9 decisive wins).