Sayat Abdrakhmanov, representing the interests of Russia Petra Jana in the UFC, told the desired date for the ex-champion’s return.
Yan won the UFC belt in the summer of 2020 in a fight against Jose Aldo, but then lost it to Aljamain Sterling, failing to gain revenge in 2022. On March 11, 2023, Yang lost to Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision . Not long ago, Ian posted on social media his desire to return in March.
— You visited a tournament in the United States, where UFC matchmakers and Dana White were present. Was it possible to talk about Peter’s return?
“Today Rob Von and Deiveson Figueredo fought in Peter’s weight class. Figueredo won (the former champion in the category up to 56.7 kg, which increased to 61.2 kg – note from ). Let’s see, maybe the UFC will come up with their ideas, we’ll come up with ours. Let’s come to a common decision. Peter would like to come back in March. Let’s see who’s available for March.
— But there is no contract or precise name yet?
“No, of course,” Abdrakhmanov told .
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Source : MatchTV

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