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UFC Fighter Petr Yan’s net worth reaches the $1.5 mark

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Petr Yan is a Russian bantamweight plying his trade in the UFC, and here is everything you should know about him, including net worth, salary, records and endorsements. You can read about the 50 richest UFC fighters here.

Petr Yan facts

Birth PlaceDudinka, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia
Father’s NameTo be updated
Mother’s NameTo be updated
Star SignAquarius
Net Worth $1.5 million
Last Fight Earnings$350,000
Age32
Date of BirthFebruary 11, 1993
EducationTo be updated
NationalityRussian
MMA DebutDecember 20, 2014
MMA Record17-5
DivisionsBantamweight
AchievementsFormer UFC bantamweight champion
Marital Statusmarried to Julia Yan
ChildrenTwo sons – Daniil Yan and Konstantin Yan
EndorsementsParimatch, Gorilla Energy
Social MediaInstagram, Twitter

Hardly 6 years into his MMA debut, Petr Yan won the UFC bantamweight title before losing the same in a rather controversial way. He is now the number 1 ranked bantamweight contender. In 2023, he defeated Merab Dvalishvili and received $350k as prize amount.

Petr Yan Net Worth and Payouts

Petr Yan has a net worth of approximately $1.5 million. He also has brand deals with Gorilla Energy and Reebok. Petr Yan also endorses health and nutrition products. From UFC, he has earned more than $1 million.

For his first fight in the UFC, Yan made $43,500 after beating Teruto Ishihara at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Edwards.

Petr Yan prepares for a bantamweight fight against Urijah Faber during UFC 245 (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

Yan’s biggest payday was against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 273. Despite a loss, the Russian made an impressive $432,000 that night.

Petr Yan MMA career and UFC record

Petr Yan made his MMA debut on the 20th of December, 2014 at the Siberian League: Baikal Cup 2014.

He took on Murad Bakiev and won the fight via. KO in the third round. Yan then took on Renato Velame and won via. unanimous decision.

By the end of 2015, Yan was 5-0 up in his MMA career.

Petr Yan (L) battles against Urijah Faber in a bantamweight fight during UFC 245 (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)

The Russian then suffered his first-ever loss at the hands of Magomed Magomedov at ACB 32: The Battle of Lions.

Yan bounced back with three successive wins that included winning the ACB Bantamweight Championship, and a rematch win over Magomedov.

Yan then joined the UFC. He made his UFC debut on the 23rd of June, 2018, against Teruto Ishihara at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Edwards.

Yan won his debut UFC fight via. first-round KO. Following five back-to-back wins that included wins against John Dodson and Urijah Faber, Yan took on Jose Aldo for the vacant bantamweight championship.

In the fifth round of his fight against Jose Aldo at UFC 251 in July 2020, Yan earned a TKO win to win the championship.

Petr Yan of Russia punches Jose Aldo of Brazil in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 251 event at Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 12, 2020 on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

His reign did not last long as it ended controversially against Aljamain Sterling. An illegal knee from Yan resulted in a disqualification for the Russian and the title being handed to Sterling. In the rematch, he lost to Sterling again.

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Yan’s MMA record reads 16 wins and 4 losses.

He will face off against Merab Dvalishvili in his next fight on March 12, 2023.

Petr Yan Family, Personal Life and Endorsements

Petr Yan was born on the 11th of February, 1993 in Dudinka, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. Not much is known about his parents.

Yan is married to Julia Yan, whom he has known since a young age. The pair have two sons named Daniil Yan and Konstantin Yan.

Petr Yan with his family

He endorses Parimatch and Gorilla Energy.

FAQs about Petr Yan

(Q) What is Petr Yan’s net worth?

Petr Yan’s net worth is approximately $1.5 million.

(Q) When was Petr Yan born?

Petr Yan was born on the 11th of February, 1993.

(Q) Where was Petr Yan born?

Petr Yan was born in Dudinka, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia.

(Q) Who is Petr Yan married to?

Petr Yan is married to Julia Yan.

(Q) How many children does Petr Yan have?

Petr Yan has two sons Daniil Yan and Konstantin Yan.

(Q) When did Petr Yan make his UFC debut?

Petr Yan made his UFC debut on the 23rd of June, 2018 against Teruto Ishihara.

(Q) What is Petr Yan’s MMA record?

Petr Yan’s MMA record is 17 wins and 5 losses.

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