Petr Yan hopes to leapfrog Umar Nurmagomedov

Petr Yan Drags Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Family Name as Cousin Umar Gets a Reality Check Before UFC Macau
What happens when your family name casts a longer shadow than your own accomplishments? The post Petr Yan Drags Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Family Name as Cousin Umar Gets a Reality Check Before UFC Macau appeared first on EssentiallySports.
“Family Name Helped Him” – Petr Yan Throws Shade At Umar Nurmagomedov’s Eligibility For A Title Fight
Petr Yan took a jab at Umar Nurmagomedov, claiming his "family name" influenced his fast-tracked path to a title fight.
‘Family Name Helped Him’: Petr Yan Says Umar Nurmagomedov Isn’t Ready for UFC Title Yet
Former champion Petr Yan states that family name is the only reason for the swift rise of Umar Nurmagomedov in the UFC bantamweight division.
Petr Yan claims victory at UFC Macau would see him leapfrog Umar Nurmagomedov as the next title challenger at 135lbs
Whilst the UFC might be pushing for Merab Dvalishvili to defend his 135lb title against Umar Nurmagomedov next, the popular Russian believes that he could leapfrog the 18-0 phenom with a big win when the promotion touches back down in China.
Petr Yan Believes Umar Nurmagomedov Needs To Win More Against Top 15 Fighters Before UFC Title Shot
Petr Yan stated Umar Nurmagomedov should secure more wins against top 15 opponents before earning a UFC title shot opportunity.
Petr Yan: Nurmagomedov Not A Worthy Challenger, UFC Macau Main Event Is ‘No. 1 Contender’s Fight’
Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan believes a victory this weekend should put him above Umar Nurmagomedov in the pecking order.
Petr Yan plans to skip over Umar Nurmagomedov for UFC bantamweight title shot if he wins at UFC Macau
Petr Yan thinks he can earn a UFC bantamweight title shot over Umar Nurmagomedov if he's successful at UFC Macau.
Petr Yan hopes to leapfrog Umar Nurmagomedov as title challenger with UFC Macau win
Petr Yan will look to enter the bantamweight title picture at UFC Fight Night 248. Yan (17-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) meets Deiveson Figueiredo (24-3-1 MMA, 13-3-1 UFC) in Saturday's main event (ESPN+) at Galaxy Arena in Macau.
Petr Yan reveals what he whispered to Deiveson Figueiredo during first UFC Macau faceoff
Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo had a moment during their first faceoff ahead of their UFC Macau main event this Saturday.
UFC Macau Fight Card: Yan Vs. Figueiredo Odds, Picks And Predictions
Everything you need to know about the main event of Saturday's UFC Macau fight card, a bantamweight fight between Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo.
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