UFC bantamweight champ Petr Yan plans an enormous yr in 2021 as he appears so as to add three extra names to his record of victims whereas cementing his champ standing within the UFC’s 135-pound division.
After capturing the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 251 final July – his solely combat in 2020 – Yan desires to be way more energetic in 2021.
And the 27-year-old stated that he plans to rack up a trio of title defenses as he appears to cement himself as the very best bantamweight fighter on the planet.
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“In 2021, I hope to have three fights,” Yan stated (by way of Sports activities.ru).
“It’s troublesome to plan one thing, given what is occurring on this planet, however I’ve an ideal need to do it.
“I’ll begin coaching camp in January and I am unable to wait to get again into the octagon.”
Yan’s first take a look at will come towards high contender Aljamain Sterling early in 2021 after their bout on December 13 was pushed again to the brand new yr.
The Siberian star will try to construct on his 10-fight win streak and add to his record of finishes, then look to show again the challenges of the remaining high contenders within the division, together with a possible problem from former bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw, who returns to the UFC after his USADA suspension later this month.
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