Russian UFC fighter petr yan who competes in the bantamweight category (61.2 kg), could face a new opponent from a lighter weight category.
Yan’s opponent may be the current holder of the belt in the weight up to 56.7 kg – Deiveson Figueiredo (21-2 in MMA). Manager Yana Sayat Abdrakhmanov told about it.
– As you can see, all the top bantamweights are busy, but there are rumors that flyweight champ Deiveson Figueiredo could move up to a higher category, their fight with Peter is entirely possible. And we will ask him, – said Abdrakhmanov.
Petr Yan (16-3 in MMA) lost a decision to Aljamain Sterling in his last fight. Figueiredo, one grade below, won the title over Brandon Moreno by decision.
Source : MatchTV

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