Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan 2

The primary battle between Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan led to controversy after Yan delivered an unlawful knee that rendered Sterling unable to proceed at UFC 259 in March 2021. Yan misplaced the bantamweight championship because of the infraction and Sterling grew to become the primary fighter in UFC historical past to win a title by disqualification.

Within the UFC 273 co-main occasion on Saturday, the 2 rematched in a title unification bout, and it led to a razor-close cut up choice.

Some individuals, together with UFC president Dana White, scored the battle for Yan. Sterling clearly gained rounds 2 and three. Yan clearly gained rounds 4 and 5. All three judges scored these rounds that approach. Two of the judges scored the primary spherical for Sterling giving him the cut up choice victory.

Check out the official scorecard.

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