Petr Yan Eyes Rematch After UFC Macau Victory

Petr Yan emerged victorious in a unanimous decision over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Macau, reigniting his aspirations for another bantamweight title run. Yan's dominant performance, winning with a clean sweep of 50-45 on the judges' scorecards, has placed him back in the spotlight for a potential rematch with the current champion, Merab Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili, who previously defeated Yan, acknowledged the challenge and proposed a rematch at UFC 313 in March. However, this timing complicates matters as the UFC has been promoting Umar Nurmagomedov as the next title challenger, and Nurmagomedov has expressed a preference not to fight during Ramadan. Yan's callout and Dvalishvili's response add intrigue to the bantamweight division, as both fighters seek to establish their dominance amid scheduling conflicts. Yan's latest win marks his first winning streak since 2020, revitalizing his career after previous setbacks.