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Pressed Publicly on a Serious Question, Petr Yan’s Outburst After Getting Confronted by Reporter Comes to Light in Resurfaced Clip

Published 11/27/2023, 2:02 PM EST

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Former Bantamweight Champion Peter Yan is one of the complete fighters on the roster. A true student of the game, Yan is famous for his fighting style. However, a resurfaced video on YouTube gives us a glimpse of his aggressive nature. The entire video revolves around Yan bullying a reporter.

Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili fought each other at UFC 221. Yan lost the fight, and the reporter in the video had some questions for him. Let us delve into the video to find out why the former champion delt aggressively with the whole situation.

‘ If you are basing your words off rumors, what does that make you?- Petr Yan

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Former Champion Petr Yan rose to prominence because of his lethal striking and conditioning. He had the uncanny ability of picking up the pace in the later stages of the fight. Yan lost his title in one of the most unceremonious ways and has struggled to find his form since the UFC 259 disqualification. Below you will find the resurfaced video of the Russian fighter on You Tube , which has gathered a lot of attention. Yan in the video initially looks calm but then reacts aggressively.

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As we watch the video, we realize the reporter is asking about his famous bet with his partner. Yan looks completely irritated by the whole interaction. Previously, also the Russian was involved in a controversy when he lost the fight against Aljamain Sterling because of an illegal knee to the head. Since then, the Russian has looked a very different fighter. He even lost the rematch against him via a unanimous decision.

‘No Mercy’ has gathered a lot of fans because of his stoic appearance and unconventional fighting style. However, MMA enthusiasts have not witnessed him recently in the Octagon. So when will the fans see Yan in action again?

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‘No Mercy’ will attempt to reverse his sudden fall at UFC 299

Petr Yan has called for a fight at UFC 299. His announcement of the fight has left the fans buzzing. While some are happy to see him fight, others are worried about his recent performances. Yan became the Bantamweight champion after he defeated Jose Aldo at UFC 251. He was undefeated for seven matches during that period and many experts predicted the Russian to be a long-reigning champion.

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However, the former champion lost his title to Aljamain Sterling because of an illegal knee. Since then Russian has lost his momentum and is looking to gain back his confidence. If the UFC looks to plan a fight for him at UFC 299, Yan will look to get back to winning ways and put together a streak when he returns. Will ‘ No Mercy’ get a fight at UFC 299? Let us know in the comments below.

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Anirban Chatterjee

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Anirban Chatterjee is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. He holds an MBA in Sports Management and is an athlete himself. After stints in notable organizations as a professional writer, Anirban pivoted to covering UFC, ONE Championship, and other premier MMA promotions.
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