UFC Champion Petr Yan Undergoes 9-Hour Surgery, Expected to Be Out for Months

UFC champion Petr Yan undergoes 9-hour surgery, expected to be out for months

The UFC bantamweight title picture could be forced into a holding state after Petr Yan revealed he spent nine hours under anaesthesia during a major lumbar surgery that will sideline him for the early

Petr Yan Undergoes 9-Hour Back Surgery, Targets Late 2026 Return

TLDR Petr Yan underwent major back surgery requiring nine hours of anesthesia The UFC bantamweight champion expects to recover within two months Yan aims to defend his title in late fall 2026 if recovery proceeds as planned Sean O’Malley may wait until early 2027 for a shot at Yan’s title UFC could create an interim title if Yan’s recovery extends beyond expectations Sources: MMA Mania | Sherdog | MMA Fighting UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan…