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<h3 style="text-align: center">Aljamain Sterling: Net Worth 2023, Record, Salary, and Endorsements</h3>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>What is </b><b>Aljamain Sterling</b><b>’s Net Worth 2023?</b></h2>
The current UFC Bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling, is undoubtedly one of the most noted figures of the promotion. The 'Funk Master' often enthralls crowds with his super funky celebrations after winning bouts. Currently standing as the Bantamweight champion of the promotion, there is no doubt that the UFC pays Sterling quite well. As of 2023, the Jamaican-rooted Sterling boasts a net worth of about $2M.

Like every other UFC fighter, Sterling also receives his salary per fight. Also, it might vary from one fight to another. Reportedly, 'Funk Master' bagged a whopping $230,000 as the base salary for his UFC 275 fight against the Russian, Petr Yan. While Sterling had also revealed that his total income from that bout stood at around $400,000.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Aljamain Sterling’s early life and education</h2>
<p style="text-align: left">A lot of UFC fans might already know that Sterling carries Jamaican roots. He was born on 31 July 1989 in Uniondale, New York. His father's name is Cleveland Sterling, while his mother is named Sophia Sterling. Aljamain spent his childhood along with his seven siblings. Although some of his brothers joined gangs, Sterling took up wrestling in the year 2004 while he was a student at Uniondale High School.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">He continued to wrestle while he joined Morrisville State College later. But it was a meeting with the current UFC Heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, which got Sterling hooked on MMA. After his initial year, Sterling joined the State University of New York at Cortland and went on to become a two-time NCAA Division III All-American with a record of 87–27. He also secured his bachelor's degree in physical education from the same institution.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">His unusual yet effective wrestling style earned him his nickname, 'Funk Master'.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Aljamain Sterling’s Career</h2>
<h3>Early Career</h3>
<p style="text-align: left">Aljamain Sterling transitioned to MMA after he was once invited by 'Bones' to try it out at 'The BombSquad gym' in Ithaca, New York. Sterling probably got so much into it that he decided it chose it as his career option. 'The 33-year-old' started off his amateur MMA career in the year 2009. He also ramped up 6 wins with just one defeat in his entire amateur MMA career.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">'Funk Master' also started his professional MMA career with a bang as he achieved two straight victories in his first two bouts. He was also awarded a Bantamweight title shot at the 'Ring of Combat 36'. Sterling won the bout via a split decision to claim the ROC Bantamweight championship. However, it also proved to be Sterling's final bout for the promotion.</p>
Following that, 'the 33-year-old' joined 'Cage Fury Fighting Championships' where he repeated his previous feat. Sterling's first-round TKO victory over Evan Chmieleski right at his CFFC debut earned him a shot at the vacant Bantamweight championship of the promotion. 'The Jamaican-American' defeated his opponent Sean Santella via a unanimous decision to claim the CFFC Bantamweight championship to his name as well. He also defended his title on three occasions post this win. Every time it was a rear-naked choke by Sterling that finished off his opponents. 'Funk Master' then made his way into the UFC with an undefeated 8-0 professional record.
<h3>UFC</h3>
Sterling made his UFC debut against Cody Gibson. He started with a bang and won the bout via a unanimous decision. 'Funk Master' was always a decent bantamweight. The pivotal matchup of his career was a bout against <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/Marlon-Moraes/">Marlon Moraes</a>. Aljamain Sterling vs Marlon Moraes ended in a devastating KO loss for Sterling in just 67 seconds.

[caption id="attachment_571795" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-571795" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210304171647/GettyImages-1247533696.jpg" alt="Aljamain Sterling" width="1920" height="1371" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 06: Aljamain Sterling prepares to fight Cory Sandhagen in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 250 event at UFC APEX on June 06, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]

After this loss, Sterling stacked a four-fight win streak and beat <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/Cory-Sandhagen/">Cory Sandhagen</a> at UFC 250 in a <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-news-where-you-at-dana-aljamain-sterling-calls-for-dana-white-after-putting-cory-sandhagen-to-sleep-ufc-250/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">virtual title eliminator bout</a>. 'Funk Master' got a quick finish as he ended proceedings via first-round submission (RNC) in just 88 seconds. He won his first 'Performance of the Night' award for this fight.
<h3>UFC Bantamweight Championship</h3>
Aljamain Sterling fought <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/petr-yan/">Petr Yan</a> for the UFC Bantamweight championship on March 6, 2021, at UFC 259. 'Funk Master' won the title as the referee disqualified the champion for not abiding by the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.ufc.com/unified-rules-mixed-martial-arts">rules</a> (illegal knee strike to a downed/grounded opponent). He became the first UFC fighter to claim the belt via a disqualification.

Sterling took on 'No Mercy' once again in his first title defense bout at UFC 273. Despite putting quite some resistance, Yan's efforts fell short to earn him a victory as Sterling was declared the winner via a split decision.

[caption id="attachment_577074" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-577074" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210310095303/UFC_JB_2021-03-06_0812_20210306110022298-1.jpg" alt="UFC 259: Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling" width="1920" height="1303" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 06: (R-L) Aljamain Sterling punches Petr Yan of Russia in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 259 event at UFC APEX on March 06, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]

Sterling also took on the famed former UFC Bantamweight kingpin, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/t-j-dillashaw/">T.J. Dillashaw</a>, at UFC 280 for his next title defense. But, Dillashaw dislocated his shoulder in the first round of the bout, which made things comparatively easier for Sterling. He brought Dillashaw to the canvas after a few strong strikes and ended the bout with some brutal ground and pound in the second round itself.

Sterling faced former UFC champ-champ, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/henry-cejudo/">Henry Cejudo</a> at UFC 288 and came out with a win via split decision. 'Funk Master' solidified his position as a bantamweight legend after defeating 'Triple C'.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Aljamain Sterling</b><b>’s Record</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: left">After boasting an amateur MMA record of 6-1 and staying undefeated for the first 12 professional fights of his career, Sterling currently holds a record of 23-3 in the sport of MMA. Sterling was subjected to all three of his career losses in the UFC. Hence, his current UFC record stands at an impressive 15-3.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center">Aljamain Sterling’s Championships and Accomplishments</h2>
<b>Ultimate Fighting Championship</b>
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 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Tied (T.J. Dillashaw) for most wins in UFC Bantamweight division history (13)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Tied (Merab Dvalishvili) for the longest win streak in UFC Bantamweight division history (8)</span></li>
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<b>MMAJunkie.com</b>
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 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">2018 Submission of the Year </span><span style="font-weight: 400">vs. Cody Stamann</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 June Submission of the Month </span><span style="font-weight: 400">vs. Cory Sandhagen</span></li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Aljamain Sterling</b><b>’s Wife and Children</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: left">The UFC Bantamweight kingpin has been in a romantic relationship with an America-based beauty and fitness specialist named Rebecca Cruz. Reports also suggest that the couple has been together for more than a decade now. 'Aljo’s' girlfriend Cruz also operates ‘NYX Professional Makeup’ which is a cosmetics business house.</p>
However, despite having quite some information about how long they have been together. There’s no information available in the public domain about how Sterling met Cruz. The couple also got engaged in January 2021.
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However, despite Sterling tweeting about getting married to Cruz soon, there has been no further news regarding this issue. Also, the couple currently don't have any kids together.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Aljamain Sterling’s Foundation and Charity</h2>
'Funk Master' had a foundation named <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/funkmaster-fights-mma-fighter-aljamain-sterling#/">Fighters for Cerebral Palsy</a>. It was a non-profit organization that helped children with Cerebral Palsy and other special needs. Aljamain Sterling, after becoming the UFC bantamweight champion, returned to <a href="https://greaterlongisland.com/ufc-champ-sterling-returns-to-alma-mater-uniondale-to-help-train-nassau-wrestlers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">his home state to help</a> the local wrestlers with their future proceedings.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Aljamain Sterling: Endorsements</b></h2>
Sterling's UFC champion status attracts various companies to tie up their name with him. Hence, as per his official <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.aljamainsterling.com/">website</a> and social handles, he has teamed up with companies like <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="http://www.koreps.com/sponsors/">BodyArmor</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CUOSfJJrmDt/">Draftkings</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CU6UzZChfl8/">P3</a>. Also, some of his sponsors <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.aljamainsterling.com/?section=content">include</a> Everlast, Trojan, Findlay Toyota, and Speedy Bear.
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">135 lb (61 kg)</span></td>
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Aljamain Sterling

Aljamain Sterling: Net Worth 2023, Record, Salary, and Endorsements What is Aljamain Sterling’s Net Worth 2023? The current UFC Bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling, is undoubtedly one of the most noted figures of the promotion. The &#8216;Funk Master&#8217; often enthralls crowds with his super funky celebrations after winning bouts. Currently standing as the Bantamweight champion of the promotion, there is no doubt that the UFC pays Sterling quite well. As of 2023, the Jamaican-rooted Sterling boasts a net worth of about $2M. Like every other UFC fighter, Sterling also receives his salary per fight. Also, it might vary from one fight to another. Reportedly, &#8216;Funk Master&#8217; bagged a whopping $230,000 as the base salary for his UFC 275 fight against the Russian, Petr Yan. While Sterling had also revealed that his total income from that bout stood at around $400,000. Aljamain Sterling’s early life and education A lot of UFC fans might already know that Sterling carries Jamaican roots. He was born on 31 July 1989 in Uniondale, New York. His father&#8217;s name is Cleveland Sterling, while his mother is named Sophia Sterling. Aljamain spent his childhood along with his seven siblings. Although some of his brothers joined gangs, Sterling took up wrestling in the year 2004 while he was a student at Uniondale High School. He continued to wrestle while he joined Morrisville State College later. But it was a meeting with the current UFC Heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, which got Sterling hooked on MMA. After his initial year, Sterling joined the State University of New York at Cortland and went on to become a two-time NCAA Division III All-American with a record of 87–27. He also secured his bachelor&#8217;s degree in physical education from the same institution. His unusual yet effective wrestling style earned him his nickname, &#8216;Funk Master&#8217;. Aljamain Sterling’s Career Early Career Aljamain Sterling transitioned to MMA after he was once invited by &#8216;Bones&#8217; to try it out at &#8216;The BombSquad gym&#8217; in Ithaca, New York. Sterling probably got so much into it that he decided it chose it as his career option. &#8216;The 33-year-old&#8217; started off his amateur MMA career in the year 2009. He also ramped up 6 wins with just one defeat in his entire amateur MMA career. &#8216;Funk Master&#8217; also started his professional MMA career with a bang as he achieved two straight victories in his first two bouts. He was also awarded a Bantamweight title shot at the &#8216;Ring of Combat 36&#8217;. Sterling won the bout via a split decision to claim the ROC Bantamweight championship. However, it also proved to be Sterling&#8217;s final bout for the promotion. Following that, &#8216;the 33-year-old&#8217; joined &#8216;Cage Fury Fighting Championships&#8217; where he repeated his previous feat. Sterling&#8217;s first-round TKO victory over Evan Chmieleski right at his CFFC debut earned him a shot at the vacant Bantamweight championship of the promotion. &#8216;The Jamaican-American&#8217; defeated his opponent Sean Santella via a unanimous decision to claim the CFFC Bantamweight championship to his name as well. He also defended his title on three occasions post this win. Every time it was a rear-naked choke by Sterling that finished off his opponents. &#8216;Funk Master&#8217; then made his way into the UFC with an undefeated 8-0 professional record. UFC Sterling made his UFC debut against Cody Gibson. He started with a bang and won the bout via a unanimous decision. &#8216;Funk Master&#8217; was always a decent bantamweight. The pivotal matchup of his career was a bout against Marlon Moraes. Aljamain Sterling vs Marlon Moraes ended in a devastating KO loss for Sterling in just 67 seconds. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; JUNE 06: Aljamain Sterling prepares to fight Cory Sandhagen in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 250 event at UFC APEX on June 06, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) After this loss, Sterling stacked a four-fight win streak and beat Cory Sandhagen at UFC 250 in a virtual title eliminator bout. &#8216;Funk Master&#8217; got a quick finish as he ended proceedings via first-round submission (RNC) in just 88 seconds. He won his first &#8216;Performance of the Night&#8217; award for this fight. UFC Bantamweight Championship Aljamain Sterling fought Petr Yan for the UFC Bantamweight championship on March 6, 2021, at UFC 259. &#8216;Funk Master&#8217; won the title as the referee disqualified the champion for not abiding by the rules (illegal knee strike to a downed/grounded opponent). He became the first UFC fighter to claim the belt via a disqualification. Sterling took on &#8216;No Mercy&#8217; once again in his first title defense bout at UFC 273. Despite putting quite some resistance, Yan&#8217;s efforts fell short to earn him a victory as Sterling was declared the winner via a split decision. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; MARCH 06: (R-L) Aljamain Sterling punches Petr Yan of Russia in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 259 event at UFC APEX on March 06, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Sterling also took on the famed former UFC Bantamweight kingpin, T.J. Dillashaw, at UFC 280 for his next title defense. But, Dillashaw dislocated his shoulder in the first round of the bout, which made things comparatively easier for Sterling. He brought Dillashaw to the canvas after a few strong strikes and ended the bout with some brutal ground and pound in the second round itself. Sterling faced former UFC champ-champ, Henry Cejudo at UFC 288 and came out with a win via split decision. &#8216;Funk Master&#8217; solidified his position as a bantamweight legend after defeating &#8216;Triple C&#8217;. Aljamain Sterling’s Record After boasting an amateur MMA record of 6-1 and staying undefeated for the first 12 professional fights of his career, Sterling currently holds a record of 23-3 in the sport of MMA. Sterling was subjected to all three of his career losses in the UFC. Hence, his current UFC record stands at an impressive 15-3. Aljamain Sterling’s Championships and Accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship  UFC Bantamweight Championship (One time, current) Two successful title defenses  Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Cory Sandhagen Tied (T.J. Dillashaw) for most wins in UFC Bantamweight division history (13) Tied (Merab Dvalishvili) for the longest win streak in UFC Bantamweight division history (8)  Cage Fury Fighting Championships  CFFC Bantamweight Championship (One time) Three successful title defenses   Ring of Combat  ROC Bantamweight Championship (One time)  MMAJunkie.com  2018 Submission of the Year vs. Cody Stamann 2020 June Submission of the Month vs. Cory Sandhagen  Cageside Press  2020 &#8220;Submission of the Year&#8221; vs. Cory Sandhagen, tied with Khabib Nurmagomedov and A.J. McKee  World MMA Awards  2022 Comeback of the Year  Aljamain Sterling’s Wife and Children The UFC Bantamweight kingpin has been in a romantic relationship with an America-based beauty and fitness specialist named Rebecca Cruz. Reports also suggest that the couple has been together for more than a decade now. &#8216;Aljo’s&#8217; girlfriend Cruz also operates ‘NYX Professional Makeup’ which is a cosmetics business house. However, despite having quite some information about how long they have been together. There’s no information available in the public domain about how Sterling met Cruz. The couple also got engaged in January 2021.       View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Aljamain Sterling (@funkmastermma)  However, despite Sterling tweeting about getting married to Cruz soon, there has been no further news regarding this issue. Also, the couple currently don&#8217;t have any kids together. Aljamain Sterling’s Foundation and Charity &#8216;Funk Master&#8217; had a foundation named Fighters for Cerebral Palsy. It was a non-profit organization that helped children with Cerebral Palsy and other special needs. Aljamain Sterling, after becoming the UFC bantamweight champion, returned to his home state to help the local wrestlers with their future proceedings. Aljamain Sterling: Endorsements Sterling&#8217;s UFC champion status attracts various companies to tie up their name with him. Hence, as per his official website and social handles, he has teamed up with companies like BodyArmor, Draftkings, P3. Also, some of his sponsors include Everlast, Trojan, Findlay Toyota, and Speedy Bear.  Full Name Aljamain Antoine Sterling  Net Worth $2M  Age 33 years  Height 5’ 7”  Weight 135 lb (61 kg)  Salary  $230,000   Parents Cleveland and Sophia Sterling  Spouse Rebecca Cruz (fiance)  Kids None

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Cory Sandhagen Net Worth 2024, Record, Wife, Height &amp; More</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Cory Sandhagen?Â </strong></h2>
Cory Sandhagen is an American UFC fighter in the bantamweight division. He is one of the top fighters in the division and is in second place in the UFC Bantamweight rankings. Before UFC, he made a name for himself in other MMA promotions, such as Legacy Fighting Alliance. 'Sandman' is a vibrant MMA fighter and is one of the swiftest fighters inside the octagon. Fans and analysts have often termed his fighting style as effortless, which is also his strong point.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cory Sandhagen's Early Life</strong><strong>Â </strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Cory Sandhagen was born on April 20, 1992, in Aurora, Colorado. There is no information available regarding his parents or siblings on the internet. The fighter went to Smoky Hill High School and was passionate about basketball in his growing years. However, he soon started kickboxing and, after winning the WKA world titles, entered Mixed Martial Arts.</p>


[caption id="attachment_1981824" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1981824 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1019215259h.jpg" alt="Cory Sandhagen" width="1920" height="1278" /> Credits: Imago[/caption]

He also has a degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder. Notably, Sandhagen transitioned from taekwondo to boxing because he wasn't allowed to throw punches. Meanwhile, it was at the age of 17 that he was introduced to the world of MMA.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cory Sandhagen's Wife and Kids</strong></h2>
Cory Sandhagen is happily married to Erica Sandhagen. The two took the plunge in September 2023 as the fighter posted a heartwarming message on his Instagram that read, "<i>I love all the normal stuff about Erica â€“ her personality, her character, her values, etc. Outside that, it feels like Iâ€™ve had her by my side since the beginning of time."Â </i>Not much is known about Erica, and the couple does not have any kids yet.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cory Sandhagen's Net Worth 2024</strong></h2>
Cory Sandhagen has an estimated net worth of $2 million. In his fight against Marlon Moraes in 2020, Sandhagen earned a whopping $215,000 while one of his notable paychecks came from his fight against Frankie Edgar, where he earned a large sum of $221,000. Meanwhile, it was his battle against Marlon Vera that saw him taking home his biggest amount to date, i.e. $320,000.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cory Sandhagen's Career Timeline</strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">'The Sandman' made his UFC debut in the year 2018 against Austin Arnett. Sandhagen started his career with a bang and defeated his opponent via second-round TKO. He then fought Iuri Alcantara, where he won the 'Fight of the Night' bonus and followed it up with three more victories. However, <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/aljamain-sterling/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Aljamain Sterling</a> beat him via submission at UFC 251.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">He bounced back and claimed two back-to-back T/KO victories over <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/Marlon-Moraes/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Marlon Moraes</a> and <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/frankie-edgar/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Frankie Edgar</a>. He then went against the former two-time UFC bantamweight champion, <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/t-j-dillashaw/" target="_self" rel="noopener">T.J. Dillashaw</a>, where he suffered a split decision loss and followed it up with another defeat against Petr Yan. It was a fight for the interim UFC bantamweight title at UFC 267, but Sandhagen ended up losing by decision.</p>


[caption id="attachment_980356" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-980356 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1350281548.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1317" /> ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 30: (L-R) Petr Yan of Russia punches Cory Sandhagen in the UFC interim bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 267 event at Etihad Arena on October 30, 2021 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]

The 32-year-old bounced back and is currently on a three-match winning streak with his last three victories, coming against Song Yadong, Marlon Vera, and Rob Font.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cory Sandhagen's Partnerships and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Cory Sandhagen is associated with companies like Canna River and Sheath. The partnerships and endorsements help Sandman make some extra income to complement his UFC salary.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cory Sandhagen's Career Stats and Record</strong></h2>
Cory Sandhagen has a Pro MMA record of 17-4-0. He has won seven fights each via knockout and decision while the remaining three victories came via submission. Speaking of his record in the UFC, the fighter has won as many as ten games while losing just three matches.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cory Sandhagen's Major Achievements and Awards</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Iuri Alcantara and Petr Yan</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Marlon Moraes and Frankie Edgar</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">MMAjunkie.com</span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2021 February Knockout of the Month vs. Frankie Edgar</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2021 July Fight of the Month vs. TJ Dillashaw</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cory Sandhagen's Charity and Foundation</strong></h2>
Cory Sandhagen was not a part of UFC 296, but he did watch the game as a fan while also indulging in some charity work. The fighter took to his official Instagram handle to give an update to the fans, <em>"Little bit of action fromÂ #UFC296Â - doing some cool charity events, hanging with some cool fans, meeting some cool fighters. Itâ€™s cool cool, my boi.Â @timexÂ @ufcÂ #timex. Love you guys. Catch you at the fights!"</em>

Meanwhile, the fighter also did charity in March 2024. While the details are not known, it is believed that he met the likes of Brendan Allen and Charles Johnson for some charity work in Miami.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cory Sandhagen's Titles</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Sparta Combat League </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Featherweight Championship (one time; former)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Cory Sandhagen's Social Media Accounts</h2>
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<td style="width: 182.725%">Â <a href="https://www.instagram.com/corysandhagenmma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/corysandhagenmma/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 48px"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">Cory Sandhagen</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">Sandman</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 48px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 48px">Aurora, United States</td>
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<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">04-20-1992</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">32</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">5'11"</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">135 lbs</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">Not Known</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">Not Known</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">American</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">American</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">$2 million</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">$320,000</td>
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<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">Erica Sandhagen</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 48px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 48px">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 96px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 96px">American professional mixed martial artist</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Division</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">Bantamweight</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 72px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 72px"><span style="font-weight: 400">SCL Former Featherweight Championship</span></td>
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Cory Sandhagen

Cory Sandhagen Net Worth 2024, Record, Wife, Height &amp; More Who is Cory Sandhagen?Â  Cory Sandhagen is an American UFC fighter in the bantamweight division. He is one of the top fighters in the division and is in second place in the UFC Bantamweight rankings. Before UFC, he made a name for himself in other MMA promotions, such as Legacy Fighting Alliance. &#8216;Sandman&#8217; is a vibrant MMA fighter and is one of the swiftest fighters inside the octagon. Fans and analysts have often termed his fighting style as effortless, which is also his strong point. Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Early LifeÂ  Cory Sandhagen was born on April 20, 1992, in Aurora, Colorado. There is no information available regarding his parents or siblings on the internet. The fighter went to Smoky Hill High School and was passionate about basketball in his growing years. However, he soon started kickboxing and, after winning the WKA world titles, entered Mixed Martial Arts. Credits: Imago He also has a degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder. Notably, Sandhagen transitioned from taekwondo to boxing because he wasn&#8217;t allowed to throw punches. Meanwhile, it was at the age of 17 that he was introduced to the world of MMA. Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Wife and Kids Cory Sandhagen is happily married to Erica Sandhagen. The two took the plunge in September 2023 as the fighter posted a heartwarming message on his Instagram that read, &#8220;I love all the normal stuff about Erica â€“ her personality, her character, her values, etc. Outside that, it feels like Iâ€™ve had her by my side since the beginning of time.&#8221;Â Not much is known about Erica, and the couple does not have any kids yet. Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Net Worth 2024 Cory Sandhagen has an estimated net worth of $2 million. In his fight against Marlon Moraes in 2020, Sandhagen earned a whopping $215,000 while one of his notable paychecks came from his fight against Frankie Edgar, where he earned a large sum of $221,000. Meanwhile, it was his battle against Marlon Vera that saw him taking home his biggest amount to date, i.e. $320,000. Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Career Timeline &#8216;The Sandman&#8217; made his UFC debut in the year 2018 against Austin Arnett. Sandhagen started his career with a bang and defeated his opponent via second-round TKO. He then fought Iuri Alcantara, where he won the &#8216;Fight of the Night&#8217; bonus and followed it up with three more victories. However, Aljamain Sterling beat him via submission at UFC 251. He bounced back and claimed two back-to-back T/KO victories over Marlon Moraes and Frankie Edgar. He then went against the former two-time UFC bantamweight champion, T.J. Dillashaw, where he suffered a split decision loss and followed it up with another defeat against Petr Yan. It was a fight for the interim UFC bantamweight title at UFC 267, but Sandhagen ended up losing by decision. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES &#8211; OCTOBER 30: (L-R) Petr Yan of Russia punches Cory Sandhagen in the UFC interim bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 267 event at Etihad Arena on October 30, 2021 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) The 32-year-old bounced back and is currently on a three-match winning streak with his last three victories, coming against Song Yadong, Marlon Vera, and Rob Font. Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Partnerships and Endorsements Cory Sandhagen is associated with companies like Canna River and Sheath. The partnerships and endorsements help Sandman make some extra income to complement his UFC salary. Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Career Stats and Record Cory Sandhagen has a Pro MMA record of 17-4-0. He has won seven fights each via knockout and decision while the remaining three victories came via submission. Speaking of his record in the UFC, the fighter has won as many as ten games while losing just three matches. Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Major Achievements and Awards Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Iuri Alcantara and Petr Yan Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Marlon Moraes and Frankie Edgar MMAjunkie.com 2021 February Knockout of the Month vs. Frankie Edgar 2021 July Fight of the Month vs. TJ Dillashaw Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Charity and Foundation Cory Sandhagen was not a part of UFC 296, but he did watch the game as a fan while also indulging in some charity work. The fighter took to his official Instagram handle to give an update to the fans, &#8220;Little bit of action fromÂ #UFC296Â &#8211; doing some cool charity events, hanging with some cool fans, meeting some cool fighters. Itâ€™s cool cool, my boi.Â @timexÂ @ufcÂ #timex. Love you guys. Catch you at the fights!&#8221; Meanwhile, the fighter also did charity in March 2024. While the details are not known, it is believed that he met the likes of Brendan Allen and Charles Johnson for some charity work in Miami. Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Titles Sparta Combat League Featherweight Championship (one time; former) Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Social Media Accounts  Instagram Â https://www.instagram.com/corysandhagenmma/  &nbsp;  Personal Information:  Full Name Cory Sandhagen  Popular Name Sandman  Date Of Birth Aurora, United States  Birth Place 04-20-1992  Age 32  Height 5&#8217;11&#8221;  Weight 135 lbs  Parents Not Known  Siblings Not Known  Nationality American  Ethnicity American  Net Worth $2 million  Salary $320,000  Spouse Erica Sandhagen  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children NA  Profession American professional mixed martial artist  Division Bantamweight  Titles SCL Former Featherweight Championship

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<p class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Jose Aldo: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Career Stats</b></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Jose Aldo?</strong></h2>
A Bantamweight prodigy in the UFC, Jose Aldo is a Brazillian MMA star. Often regarded as one of the greatest martial artists of all time, also left his mark on the sport, after defending his UFC Featherweight title seven times. Here's a look at Junior's life and fight stats!
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Â Jose Aldoâ€™s early life</strong></h2>
Born on the 9th of September 1986 in Manaus, Brazil, to JosÃ© Aldo da Silva Oliveira Sr. and Rocilene Socorro Souza, Aldo Jr. rose from the favelas of Brazil to superstardom. His initial interest in Football revealed him as an aggressive sportsman, which finally led him to realize the need to join a Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art gym. It is BJJ that caught his attention and later initiated him to the trajectory he walked from thereon!
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jose Aldoâ€™s Partner and Children</strong></h2>
Jose Aldo has been married to Vivianne Perreira since 2006. The couple are proud parents to a daughter and a son. While their daughter Joanna was born in 2012, their son, whose name has not been revealed to the public was born in 2022.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jose Aldoâ€™s net worth 2024</strong></h2>
As of May 2024, Jose Aldo's net worth is $10 million. His biggest payout has been at UFC 194 against Conor McGregor at a staggering $2,540,000.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jose Aldoâ€™s career timeline</strong></h2>
'Junior' made his UFC debut in the year 2011, when he was up against Mark Hominick at UFC 129. He started his career with a win via unanimous decision and won the Fight of the Night award. Furthermore, as he was the WEC featherweight champion, he was awarded the UFC version of the belt too. He defended his belt seven times and earned wins over the likes of Chad Mendes, Frankie Edgar, Kenny Florian, and Chan Sung Jung.
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He lost his UFC featherweight championship belt toÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/conor-mcgregor/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Conor McGregor</a>?via knockout at UFC 194. His last fight saw him beatÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/Marlon-Vera/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Marlon Vera</a> via a unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Neal. Thereafter, Aldo stepped inside the octagon against <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/pedro-munhoz/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Pedro Munhoz</a>Â atÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ufc-265-lewis-vs-gane/" target="_self" rel="noopener">UFC 265</a>, and Rob Font at UFC Fight Night, and won both via unanimous decision.

Consequently came the end of his 3-win streak against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 278. And this marked his entry into retirement. But now, Aldo is ready to come back against Jonathan Martinez for UFC 301.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jose Aldoâ€™s contracts</strong></h2>
Jose Aldo was released from his contract in 2022 and has been a free agent since, or so it seemed. Now, ending his 18-month retirement, he is back for his last fight in the contract and decided to not resign ahead of UFC 301.

[caption id="attachment_724285" align="aligncenter" width="471"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-724285" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-501633336-471x315.jpg" alt="Jose Aldo" width="471" height="315" /> LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 26: UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo watches the semi-final fights during the filming of The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs Team Faber at the UFC TUF Gym on August 26, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

In his own words through an interpreter, <em>"Yes, this is the last fight on my contract. When I started talking to Sean and Dana in January, we talked about signing a new deal. But I decided against it because I want to go in there and I need to show them, myself and everyone where I'm at, what I can still do and how I can still perform."Â </em>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Jose Aldoâ€™s career stats and records</strong></h2>
Aldo is one of the most dangerous fighters inside the octagon. The fighter prefers to stay on his feet and has strong punches. He has claimed 17 wins via TKO. As of now, Aldo holds a record of 31-8-0.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Jose Aldoâ€™s major achievements and awards</strong></h2>
<h3><b>Ultimate Fighting Championship</b></h3>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Hall of Famer</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most successful title defenses in UFC featherweight history (7)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most consecutive title defenses in UFC featherweight history (7)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most title fights in UFC Featherweight history (11)</span></li>
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<h3><strong>World Extreme Cagefighting</strong></h3>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most consecutive wins in WEC history</span></li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jose Aldoâ€™s titles</strong></h2>
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 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Featherweight Championship (Two times, inaugural)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Seven successful title defenses (first reign)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">WEC Featherweight Champion (One time; final)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Two successful title defenses</span></li>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">How to contact Jose Aldo?</h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/josealdojunioroficial/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/josealdojunior?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/josealdojunioroficial" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a></p>

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<td>Brazilian</td>
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<td>Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil</td>
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<td>Nova Uniao</td>
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<td>135 lbs / Bantamweight</td>
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<td>1</td>
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<td>$10 million</td>
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<td>Reebok</td>
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<td>Married/<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://mmaimports.com/2017/12/rare-photo-jose-aldos-wife-emerges-online-first-time/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vivianne Oliveira</a></td>
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Jose Aldo

Jose Aldo: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Career Stats Who is Jose Aldo? A Bantamweight prodigy in the UFC, Jose Aldo is a Brazillian MMA star. Often regarded as one of the greatest martial artists of all time, also left his mark on the sport, after defending his UFC Featherweight title seven times. Here&#8217;s a look at Junior&#8217;s life and fight stats! Â Jose Aldoâ€™s early life Born on the 9th of September 1986 in Manaus, Brazil, to JosÃ© Aldo da Silva Oliveira Sr. and Rocilene Socorro Souza, Aldo Jr. rose from the favelas of Brazil to superstardom. His initial interest in Football revealed him as an aggressive sportsman, which finally led him to realize the need to join a Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art gym. It is BJJ that caught his attention and later initiated him to the trajectory he walked from thereon! Jose Aldoâ€™s Partner and Children Jose Aldo has been married to Vivianne Perreira since 2006. The couple are proud parents to a daughter and a son. While their daughter Joanna was born in 2012, their son, whose name has not been revealed to the public was born in 2022. Jose Aldoâ€™s net worth 2024 As of May 2024, Jose Aldo&#8217;s net worth is $10 million. His biggest payout has been at UFC 194 against Conor McGregor at a staggering $2,540,000. Jose Aldoâ€™s career timeline &#8216;Junior&#8217; made his UFC debut in the year 2011, when he was up against Mark Hominick at UFC 129. He started his career with a win via unanimous decision and won the Fight of the Night award. Furthermore, as he was the WEC featherweight champion, he was awarded the UFC version of the belt too. He defended his belt seven times and earned wins over the likes of Chad Mendes, Frankie Edgar, Kenny Florian, and Chan Sung Jung. via Imago He lost his UFC featherweight championship belt toÂ Conor McGregor?via knockout at UFC 194. His last fight saw him beatÂ Marlon Vera via a unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Neal. Thereafter, Aldo stepped inside the octagon against Pedro MunhozÂ atÂ UFC 265, and Rob Font at UFC Fight Night, and won both via unanimous decision. Consequently came the end of his 3-win streak against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 278. And this marked his entry into retirement. But now, Aldo is ready to come back against Jonathan Martinez for UFC 301. Jose Aldoâ€™s contracts Jose Aldo was released from his contract in 2022 and has been a free agent since, or so it seemed. Now, ending his 18-month retirement, he is back for his last fight in the contract and decided to not resign ahead of UFC 301. LAS VEGAS, NV &#8211; AUGUST 26: UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo watches the semi-final fights during the filming of The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs Team Faber at the UFC TUF Gym on August 26, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) In his own words through an interpreter, &#8220;Yes, this is the last fight on my contract. When I started talking to Sean and Dana in January, we talked about signing a new deal. But I decided against it because I want to go in there and I need to show them, myself and everyone where I&#8217;m at, what I can still do and how I can still perform.&#8221;Â  Jose Aldoâ€™s career stats and records Aldo is one of the most dangerous fighters inside the octagon. The fighter prefers to stay on his feet and has strong punches. He has claimed 17 wins via TKO. As of now, Aldo holds a record of 31-8-0. Jose Aldoâ€™s major achievements and awards Ultimate Fighting Championship Hall of Famer Most successful title defenses in UFC featherweight history (7) Most consecutive title defenses in UFC featherweight history (7) Most title fights in UFC Featherweight history (11) World Extreme Cagefighting Youngest champion in WEC historyÂ  Most consecutive wins in WEC history Jose Aldoâ€™s titles UFC Featherweight Championship (Two times, inaugural) Seven successful title defenses (first reign) WEC Featherweight Champion (One time; final) Two successful title defenses How to contact Jose Aldo? Instagram, Twitter, Facebook  Nickname Junior  Age 37  Born 09-09-1986  Nationality Brazilian  Home Town Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil  Height 5&#8217;7&#8243;  Reach 70&#8243;  LegÂ Reach 40&#8243;  Trains At Nova Uniao  Weight/Division 135 lbs / Bantamweight  MMA Record Â 31-8-0  Active Win Streak 1  Net Worth $10 million  Endorsements Reebok  Marital Status/Wife Name Married/Vivianne Oliveira

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<h3 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc">Petr Yan: Net Worth 2024, Salary, Record, and Endorsements</h3>
<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/petr-yan/" target="_self" rel="noopener"><strong>Petr Yan</strong></a>, a Russian mixed martial artist, and the former UFC bantamweight champion, is truly a one of a kind fighter. With an impressive record of 16 wins and only 5 losses, Yan has established himself as a fierce competitor in the octagon. Known for his striking skills, particularly his devastating power and precision, Yan has earned several notable victories over top-ranked opponents, including <strong>Urijah Faber</strong>Â and UFC Hall of FamerÂ <strong>Jose Aldo</strong>. In addition to his striking, Yan has also demonstrated strong grappling abilities and impressive defensive skills, making him a well-rounded fighter.

In 2013, Yan made a spectacular MMA debut, when he knocked out his opponent,Â <strong>Murad Bakiev</strong>, in the third round. As of March 2023, he finds himself at #2 in the UFC bantamweight rankings aiming to win the bantamweight title yet again. In his short UFC career, he has been impressive with his crisp boxing, calm attitude, and very underrated grappling.

Yan's fight style varies throughout the rounds and changes according to the opponents. The Russian fighter is one of the best examples of mixing up creativity and sound technique with ruthless aggression and poised thinking inside the octagon.
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Yan starts slowly and increases his pace as the fight progresses. 'No Mercy' tries to get a read on his opponent in the opening rounds, and once he has the range down; he pushes the pace. Yan commits to most of his strikes with ill intentions. That said, his hands are always there to protect his chin. Also, he is very good at rolling with the punches and tucking his chin down.

He is prominently a striker. Since nothing much about his professional wrestling background is available, his solid wrestling game comes as a surprise. That said, his wrestling coach,Â <strong>Frank Hickman</strong>, mentioned that Yan is a fast learner and has incredible athleticism.

'No Mercy' is probably one of the best boxers in the entire UFC. Also, his attacks come from both angles. From both the stances, the Russian fighter is good both offensively and defensively. Having a boxing stance, Yan leaves himself vulnerable to leg kicks. However, his movement, speed, and counter-punching cover this flaw.

Overall, Yan could be one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the UFC. With age on his side, he may truly realize his potential in the upcoming years.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">What is Petr Yan's Net Worth in 2024?</h2>
As of 2024 'No Mercy' has a <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://ufccoverage.com/petr-yan-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">net worth is reported</a>Â to be of $1.5 million.

Petr Yan's earnings as a professional mixed martial artist are nothing short of impressive. With a base salary ranging between $300,000 to $500,000 per fight, Yan is already among the highest-paid athletes in the UFC. However, his total earnings skyrocket after factoring in bonuses and sponsorships, as he can earn up to $500,000-$700,000 per fight.
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Yan's highest payday came at UFC 273, where he faced off againstÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/aljamain-sterling/" target="_self" rel="noopener"><strong>Aljamain Sterling</strong></a>. The Russian fighter made an astounding $1,152,000, including a $500,000 show money payout, which is a testament to his popularity and talent in the sport.

It's worth noting that Yan makes most of his money not just from fighting in the Octagon, but also through lucrative sponsorship deals and advertisements.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Petr Yan: MMA career and UFC Record</h2>
Petr Yan, the current holder of the No. 2 spot in the UFC bantamweight rankings, has established himself as a formidable force in the world of professional mixed martial arts (MMA). With a professional record of 16?4, the Russian fighter has consistently impressed with his tenacity and skill inside the octagon.

'No Mercy', as Yan is fondly known, made his professional debut on the 20th of December, 2014, at the Siberian League: Baikal Cup 2014. A mere 21-year-old at the time, Yan fearlessly took on his opponent,Â <strong>Murad Bakiev</strong>, and emerged victorious with a third-round knockout, showcasing his remarkable talent and potential.

However, the Russian athlete experienced his first-ever loss two years after his debut at ACB 32: The Battle of Lions, where he faced the formidableÂ <strong>Magomed Magomedov</strong>. Nevertheless, Yan bounced back from this setback with an incredible comeback, when he faced Magomedov in a highly anticipated rematch in 2017, where he emerged victorious, winning the ACB Bantamweight Championship. He went on to defend his title successfully just five months later, cementing his place as a force to be reckoned with in the MMA world. And thereafter, the Russian diverted his path to the road of Dana White's UFC.
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'No Mercy' made his UFC debut in 2018. He made his presence felt in his first outing, as he lived up to his moniker and defeated Teruto Ishihara via a brutal knockout in the opening round. He continued racking up wins over top prospects and contenders likeÂ <strong>Douglas Silva de Andrade</strong>,Â <strong>John Dodson</strong>, and?<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jimmie-rivera/" target="_self" rel="noopener"><strong>Jimmie Rivera</strong></a>.

Yan's mainstream appeal came at UFC 245 (Petr Yan vs Urijah Faber)?when the UFC matched the young and hungry lion up against an aging UFC legend and former WEC champion, Urijah Faber. 'No Mercy' exploited the presented opportunity with a flawless beating of his opponent to become a contender in the division. The Russian dominated Faber and eventually finished him with a head kick in the third round.

In his next fight, the UFC matched Petr Yan against former featherweight champion?<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jose-aldo/" target="_self" rel="noopener"><strong>Jose Aldo</strong></a>?for the vacant bantamweight title, which shows how high Dana White?was on Petr Yan.

Though many believed Aldo undeserving of the championship bout, the legend showed his peak form and looked better than ever.

Yet Yan, who started slowly but eventually took over the fight, pummeled Jose Aldo into oblivion and claimed the vacant UFC bantamweight gold.?Petr Yan vs Jose Aldo ended in the fifth round.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Petr Yan's Early Life and Family</h2>
Petr Yan, the talented mixed martial artist, was born on February 11, 1993, in Dudinka, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. Yan is a Russian citizen and goes by the full name of Petr Evgenyevich Yan. His family background is a fascinating mix of Chinese-Georgian and Russian heritage, with his father being of Chinese-Georgian descent and his mother being Russian. 'No Mercy' is said to have seven siblings, however, not much information is available on the identities of his family members.

From a young age, Yan had a keen interest in fighting, often engaging in street fights and brawls at school. His passion for fighting led him to pursue formal training in combat sports. Yan started his journey by training in Taekwon-do in grade six before transitioning into boxing.

Yan started his journey as an amateur boxer. At a very young age, 'No Mercy' would secretly follow his elder brother to a boxing gym. After competing for eight years in boxing, he?<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.ufc.com/athlete/petr-yan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">achieved</a>Â the rank of 'Master of Sport' in boxing at 141 lbs/64 kg. He also holds a degree in Physical Culture and Sport from Siberian Federal University.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Petr Yan's Religion and Ethnicity</h2>
Although widely speculated by many oftentimes, there is no information available to confirm or deny whether Petr Yan is Muslim. The Russian fighter has kept his religious beliefs private and has not spoken publicly about them. However, with all the documented data that is available for the fighter, he doesn't have any Muslim connection whatsoever.

Moreover,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-is-petr-yan-chinese-nationality-ethnicity-pronunciation-and-language/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Petr Yan's Chinese ancestry is well-documented</a>, as his paternal grandfather was originally from China. Yan's Chinese ancestry is also evident in his surname. Yan is a common surname in China, and it is likely that Petr Yan's family adopted it to honor their Chinese heritage. Hence, Petr Yan's family background is a unique blend of Chinese and Russian ancestry. His father is of Chinese-Russian descent, while his mother is Russian. This multicultural upbringing likely played a significant role in shaping Yan's identity and worldview. Yan's mixed heritage is a testament to the diversity and richness of Russian culture and serves as a reminder that people from different backgrounds can come together and achieve great success.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Who is Petr Yan's Wife?</h2>
Julia Yan, the wife of UFC contender Petr Yan, has been a consistent support system for her husband throughout his career. While the couple prefers to keep their relationship private, it is known that Julia Yan is likely in her late 20s. Owing to her social media account being private, not much information is available on her in the public domain. Having said that, she has been a rock-solid and unwavering ally for Yan, supporting him through both the highs and lows of his fighting career. Her profession remains a mystery, but her support is integral to Yan's continued success in the octagon.

Petr Yan and Julia Yan have been together since their high school days, but information on the timeline of their relationship is unknown. The couple has kept their personal lives private. However, Petr Yan and Julia Yan are widely known as one of the power couples in the MMA world. The Yan family includes two children, their first son Daniil, born in 2016, and their second son Konstantin, born in 2020, making it a perfect family of four.
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Both parents are devoted to spending time with their children, and Daniil has already begun training with his father.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Why Did Petr Yan Get Disqualified?</h2>
In Petr Yan's first title defense against?<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/aljamain-sterling/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Aljamain Sterling</a>?at UFC 259 (co-main: Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling), he lost the title via disqualification (DQ due to an illegal knee). However, before making the erroneous decision, Yan had full control of the fight, both on the feet and on the ground. Hence, Aljamain Sterling?won the UFC bantamweight title after Petr Yan attempted an illegal hit/foul.

Petr Yan vs Sterling's full fight lasted for R4 04:29 before the illegal knee strike from 'No Mercy.'?The Petr Yan knee video shows the referee mentioning the grounded position of Aljamain Sterling.

Both fighters then took to Twitter to put forth their thoughts after the fight. Sterling expressed his disappointment with Yan's actions, while Yan apologized for the illegal strike and accepted the consequences of his actions. The fight ended in a controversial and disappointing manner, leaving both fighters and fans disappointed.

https://twitter.com/funkmasterMMA/status/1368434976329330690?s=20

Since the conclusion of the fight was unsatisfactory, a rematch (Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling 2)?was warranted. That said, after their first bout, 'Funk Master' went under the knife, which delayed their rematch. When the two were finally booked, Sterling pulled out of the fight as the doctors did not clear him to compete.

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Hence, the UFC booked Petr Yan vs.?<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/Cory-Sandhagen/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Cory Sandhagen</a>?for the interim UFC bantamweight title on October 30, 2021, at UFC 267. In a showcase of pure martial arts, a striking lesson for the ages, Yan secured the win via a unanimous decision. Though Sandhagen had early success pressuring Yan and moving away from the strikes, 'No Mercy' used his creativity on the feet and outclassed 'The Sandman'.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Petr Yan's Endorsements</h2>
Petr Yan has an endorsement deal with?<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.zvks.sk/docs/zhz6r.php?tag=2ee5ac-petr-yan" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gorilla Energy Drink</a>. He is also sponsored by?<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca-KI81PHTK/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paribet</a>?as per his social media accounts.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Petr Yan's Foundation and Charity</h2>
There are no details available about any of Petr Yan's charities or foundations.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Petr Yan's Career Earnings</h2>
Petr Yan has earned around $1,303,500 from his UFC career, according to?<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://thesportsdaily.com/2020/07/12/petr-yan-career-earnings-fox11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Sports Daily</a>.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Petr Yan's Awards and Accomplishments</h2>
Petr Yan's notable awards and accomplishments include winning the ACB Bantamweight Champion in 2017, the UFC bantamweight championship in 2020, and being ranked as the #2 pound-for-pound fighter by the UFC in 2021. He has also won several 'Fight of the Night' and 'Performance of the Night' awards during his UFC career so far.
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<td>11 February 1993</td>
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<td>16-4</td>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">How to Contact Petr Yan?</h2>
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Petr Yan

Petr Yan: Net Worth 2024, Salary, Record, and Endorsements Petr Yan, a Russian mixed martial artist, and the former UFC bantamweight champion, is truly a one of a kind fighter. With an impressive record of 16 wins and only 5 losses, Yan has established himself as a fierce competitor in the octagon. Known for his striking skills, particularly his devastating power and precision, Yan has earned several notable victories over top-ranked opponents, including Urijah FaberÂ and UFC Hall of FamerÂ Jose Aldo. In addition to his striking, Yan has also demonstrated strong grappling abilities and impressive defensive skills, making him a well-rounded fighter. In 2013, Yan made a spectacular MMA debut, when he knocked out his opponent,Â Murad Bakiev, in the third round. As of March 2023, he finds himself at #2 in the UFC bantamweight rankings aiming to win the bantamweight title yet again. In his short UFC career, he has been impressive with his crisp boxing, calm attitude, and very underrated grappling. Yan&#8217;s fight style varies throughout the rounds and changes according to the opponents. The Russian fighter is one of the best examples of mixing up creativity and sound technique with ruthless aggression and poised thinking inside the octagon.  via Getty Yan starts slowly and increases his pace as the fight progresses. &#8216;No Mercy&#8217; tries to get a read on his opponent in the opening rounds, and once he has the range down; he pushes the pace. Yan commits to most of his strikes with ill intentions. That said, his hands are always there to protect his chin. Also, he is very good at rolling with the punches and tucking his chin down. He is prominently a striker. Since nothing much about his professional wrestling background is available, his solid wrestling game comes as a surprise. That said, his wrestling coach,Â Frank Hickman, mentioned that Yan is a fast learner and has incredible athleticism. &#8216;No Mercy&#8217; is probably one of the best boxers in the entire UFC. Also, his attacks come from both angles. From both the stances, the Russian fighter is good both offensively and defensively. Having a boxing stance, Yan leaves himself vulnerable to leg kicks. However, his movement, speed, and counter-punching cover this flaw. Overall, Yan could be one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the UFC. With age on his side, he may truly realize his potential in the upcoming years. What is Petr Yan&#8217;s Net Worth in 2024? As of 2024 &#8216;No Mercy&#8217; has a net worth is reportedÂ to be of $1.5 million. Petr Yan&#8217;s earnings as a professional mixed martial artist are nothing short of impressive. With a base salary ranging between $300,000 to $500,000 per fight, Yan is already among the highest-paid athletes in the UFC. However, his total earnings skyrocket after factoring in bonuses and sponsorships, as he can earn up to $500,000-$700,000 per fight.   &nbsp;      View this post on Instagram            &nbsp; A post shared by ???? &#8220;No Mercy&#8221; ?? (@petr_yan)?  Yan&#8217;s highest payday came at UFC 273, where he faced off againstÂ Aljamain Sterling. The Russian fighter made an astounding $1,152,000, including a $500,000 show money payout, which is a testament to his popularity and talent in the sport. It&#8217;s worth noting that Yan makes most of his money not just from fighting in the Octagon, but also through lucrative sponsorship deals and advertisements. Petr Yan: MMA career and UFC Record Petr Yan, the current holder of the No. 2 spot in the UFC bantamweight rankings, has established himself as a formidable force in the world of professional mixed martial arts (MMA). With a professional record of 16?4, the Russian fighter has consistently impressed with his tenacity and skill inside the octagon. &#8216;No Mercy&#8217;, as Yan is fondly known, made his professional debut on the 20th of December, 2014, at the Siberian League: Baikal Cup 2014. A mere 21-year-old at the time, Yan fearlessly took on his opponent,Â Murad Bakiev, and emerged victorious with a third-round knockout, showcasing his remarkable talent and potential. However, the Russian athlete experienced his first-ever loss two years after his debut at ACB 32: The Battle of Lions, where he faced the formidableÂ Magomed Magomedov. Nevertheless, Yan bounced back from this setback with an incredible comeback, when he faced Magomedov in a highly anticipated rematch in 2017, where he emerged victorious, winning the ACB Bantamweight Championship. He went on to defend his title successfully just five months later, cementing his place as a force to be reckoned with in the MMA world. And thereafter, the Russian diverted his path to the road of Dana White&#8217;s UFC.  via Imago &#8216;No Mercy&#8217; made his UFC debut in 2018. He made his presence felt in his first outing, as he lived up to his moniker and defeated Teruto Ishihara via a brutal knockout in the opening round. He continued racking up wins over top prospects and contenders likeÂ Douglas Silva de Andrade,Â John Dodson, and?Jimmie Rivera. Yan&#8217;s mainstream appeal came at UFC 245 (Petr Yan vs Urijah Faber)?when the UFC matched the young and hungry lion up against an aging UFC legend and former WEC champion, Urijah Faber. &#8216;No Mercy&#8217; exploited the presented opportunity with a flawless beating of his opponent to become a contender in the division. The Russian dominated Faber and eventually finished him with a head kick in the third round. In his next fight, the UFC matched Petr Yan against former featherweight champion?Jose Aldo?for the vacant bantamweight title, which shows how high Dana White?was on Petr Yan. Though many believed Aldo undeserving of the championship bout, the legend showed his peak form and looked better than ever. Yet Yan, who started slowly but eventually took over the fight, pummeled Jose Aldo into oblivion and claimed the vacant UFC bantamweight gold.?Petr Yan vs Jose Aldo ended in the fifth round. Petr Yan&#8217;s Early Life and Family Petr Yan, the talented mixed martial artist, was born on February 11, 1993, in Dudinka, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. Yan is a Russian citizen and goes by the full name of Petr Evgenyevich Yan. His family background is a fascinating mix of Chinese-Georgian and Russian heritage, with his father being of Chinese-Georgian descent and his mother being Russian. &#8216;No Mercy&#8217; is said to have seven siblings, however, not much information is available on the identities of his family members. From a young age, Yan had a keen interest in fighting, often engaging in street fights and brawls at school. His passion for fighting led him to pursue formal training in combat sports. Yan started his journey by training in Taekwon-do in grade six before transitioning into boxing. Yan started his journey as an amateur boxer. At a very young age, &#8216;No Mercy&#8217; would secretly follow his elder brother to a boxing gym. After competing for eight years in boxing, he?achievedÂ the rank of &#8216;Master of Sport&#8217; in boxing at 141 lbs/64 kg. He also holds a degree in Physical Culture and Sport from Siberian Federal University. Petr Yan&#8217;s Religion and Ethnicity Although widely speculated by many oftentimes, there is no information available to confirm or deny whether Petr Yan is Muslim. The Russian fighter has kept his religious beliefs private and has not spoken publicly about them. However, with all the documented data that is available for the fighter, he doesn&#8217;t have any Muslim connection whatsoever. Moreover,Â Petr Yan&#8217;s Chinese ancestry is well-documented, as his paternal grandfather was originally from China. Yan&#8217;s Chinese ancestry is also evident in his surname. Yan is a common surname in China, and it is likely that Petr Yan&#8217;s family adopted it to honor their Chinese heritage. Hence, Petr Yan&#8217;s family background is a unique blend of Chinese and Russian ancestry. His father is of Chinese-Russian descent, while his mother is Russian. This multicultural upbringing likely played a significant role in shaping Yan&#8217;s identity and worldview. Yan&#8217;s mixed heritage is a testament to the diversity and richness of Russian culture and serves as a reminder that people from different backgrounds can come together and achieve great success. Who is Petr Yan&#8217;s Wife? Julia Yan, the wife of UFC contender Petr Yan, has been a consistent support system for her husband throughout his career. While the couple prefers to keep their relationship private, it is known that Julia Yan is likely in her late 20s. Owing to her social media account being private, not much information is available on her in the public domain. Having said that, she has been a rock-solid and unwavering ally for Yan, supporting him through both the highs and lows of his fighting career. Her profession remains a mystery, but her support is integral to Yan&#8217;s continued success in the octagon. Petr Yan and Julia Yan have been together since their high school days, but information on the timeline of their relationship is unknown. The couple has kept their personal lives private. However, Petr Yan and Julia Yan are widely known as one of the power couples in the MMA world. The Yan family includes two children, their first son Daniil, born in 2016, and their second son Konstantin, born in 2020, making it a perfect family of four.   &nbsp;      View this post on Instagram            &nbsp; A post shared by ???? &#8220;No Mercy&#8221; ?? (@petr_yan)?  Both parents are devoted to spending time with their children, and Daniil has already begun training with his father. Why Did Petr Yan Get Disqualified? In Petr Yan&#8217;s first title defense against?Aljamain Sterling?at UFC 259 (co-main: Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling), he lost the title via disqualification (DQ due to an illegal knee). However, before making the erroneous decision, Yan had full control of the fight, both on the feet and on the ground. Hence, Aljamain Sterling?won the UFC bantamweight title after Petr Yan attempted an illegal hit/foul. Petr Yan vs Sterling&#8217;s full fight lasted for R4 04:29 before the illegal knee strike from &#8216;No Mercy.&#8217;?The Petr Yan knee video shows the referee mentioning the grounded position of Aljamain Sterling. Both fighters then took to Twitter to put forth their thoughts after the fight. Sterling expressed his disappointment with Yan&#8217;s actions, while Yan apologized for the illegal strike and accepted the consequences of his actions. The fight ended in a controversial and disappointing manner, leaving both fighters and fans disappointed. https://twitter.com/funkmasterMMA/status/1368434976329330690?s=20 Since the conclusion of the fight was unsatisfactory, a rematch (Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling 2)?was warranted. That said, after their first bout, &#8216;Funk Master&#8217; went under the knife, which delayed their rematch. When the two were finally booked, Sterling pulled out of the fight as the doctors did not clear him to compete. https://twitter.com/PetrYanUFC/status/1368436400220073986?s=20 Hence, the UFC booked Petr Yan vs.?Cory Sandhagen?for the interim UFC bantamweight title on October 30, 2021, at UFC 267. In a showcase of pure martial arts, a striking lesson for the ages, Yan secured the win via a unanimous decision. Though Sandhagen had early success pressuring Yan and moving away from the strikes, &#8216;No Mercy&#8217; used his creativity on the feet and outclassed &#8216;The Sandman&#8217;. Petr Yan&#8217;s Endorsements Petr Yan has an endorsement deal with?Gorilla Energy Drink. He is also sponsored by?Paribet?as per his social media accounts. Petr Yan&#8217;s Foundation and Charity There are no details available about any of Petr Yan&#8217;s charities or foundations. Petr Yan&#8217;s Career Earnings Petr Yan has earned around $1,303,500 from his UFC career, according to?The Sports Daily. Petr Yan&#8217;s Awards and Accomplishments Petr Yan&#8217;s notable awards and accomplishments include winning the ACB Bantamweight Champion in 2017, the UFC bantamweight championship in 2020, and being ranked as the #2 pound-for-pound fighter by the UFC in 2021. He has also won several &#8216;Fight of the Night&#8217; and &#8216;Performance of the Night&#8217; awards during his UFC career so far.  Name Petr Yan  Nationality? Russian  Birth Place Dudinka, Russia  Age? 30 y/o?  Weight 126-135 lbs  Height 171 cm  Birth Date 11 February 1993  Net Worth $1.5 Million  MMA Record 16-4  Marital Status Married  Kids 2  How to Contact Petr Yan? Instagram,Â Twitter

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