Petr Yan was once considered one of the most promising talents in the UFC’s bantamweight division. However, the Russian fighter has had a difficult time in his recent fights. He won the UFC Bantamweight Championship back in 2020. But since then, things have only been going downhill for Yan.

Yan‘s loss to Merab Dvalishvili on March 11, 2023, marked his fourth defeat in the last five fights, leading many to question what has gone wrong for the Russian fighter. Yan‘s recent Instagram post after his loss to Dvalishvili offers some insight into his state of mind.

Petr Yan talks about the problems he faced while prepping for the fight

Petr Yan posted a picture of himself 7 days before the flight to the USA. With the picture, Yan wrote a long caption in his native language describing the build-up of his fight. The post is a mix of disappointment and determination, as Yan admits to feeling frustrated with his performance but also speaks of his belief in his ability to rebound from this setback.

“It hurts to see what is happening, but what has happened is not to unravel,” Yan wrote. Yan mentioned that he was satisfied with his preparation leading up to the fight, but several factors slowed him down, including a need for physical therapy and issues with cutting weight. He also hinted that he had some problems while taking a flight to the USA, and the move slowed down his prep.

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According to Petr Yan, he needs to “reboot” and make some adjustments to his fighting. He wrote “more holidays to come” at the end of his post. This means that the MMA world will most likely see Yan back in the ring after a long break.

Petr Yan’s string of losses

However, Yan‘s recent struggles are not limited to his loss to Dvalishvili. It all started when he lost a controversial fight to Aljamain Sterling in March 2021 because of illegal elbow strikes. The loss cost him his UFC bantamweight title. Yan then faced Sterling again in April 2022, where he lost via split decision.

He faced Sean O’Malley in October 2022, where he lost another split decision, further highlighting his struggles. Ultimately, it will be up to Yan to make the necessary adjustments and regain his form. Whether it’s through changes to his training regimen, his fighting style, or his mindset, Yan will need to find a way to overcome the obstacles that have derailed his recent performances.

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Fans and analysts will undoubtedly be watching closely to see how he responds to this latest setback and whether he can rediscover the form that made him a top contender in the bantamweight division.