He fucked up sure, but it's shocking that Yan hasn't been able to fight this long. He was starting to absolutely take control of that fight. That's not the way I envisioned this. The Russia native had won 10 in a row coming in, including his first seven in the UFC. Petr Yan has every intention of making the walk at UFC 267 - with or without the reigning champion on the opposite side of the cage.. Yan (15-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) had an inkling UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling (20-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) wouldn't make it to their fight and doesn't appear too surprised that Sterling did, indeed, have to withdraw. Newark, Prudential Center, USA. All rights reserved. I thought it was tailor-made for me because I love one-on-one competition. Ranks in any martial arts styles: I'm a brown belt under Matt "The Great" Serra, black belt in wrestling, a third degree black-belt in Funk-Jitsu, and I just got a stripe for having wicked muscles. Before our tournament it already wasnt allowed to go out with flags, said Yan, according to Match TV. [72] Following a shoulder dislocation suffered by Dillashaw in the first, Sterling defended the title via TKO in the second round, marking his first victory by strikes in nearly eight years. This victory earned him a shot at the vacant CFFC Bantamweight Championship. Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground. Aljamain Antoine Sterling was born on July 31, 1989, in Uniondale, New York, United States. He stuffed just about all of Sterling's takedown attempts and was proficient in the clinch. Aljamain Antoine Sterling (born July 31, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist.He currently competes in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Bantamweight Champion. This article appeared first on BJPENN.COM, UFC fighter Song Yadong has responded to the praise he received from Aljamain Sterling following his win over the weekend. UFC 288, Newark. Televzis vsrls 09:30. Aljamain Sterling has no regrets about 'life-changing' neck surgery Aljamain Sterling unloads after fans suggest he be stripped of his Fantastic win for the king of the shoey :punch::fire::boom::100: #UFCVegas22 @ufc Now that Im here, he knows that its over for him.. Feb 17, 2019 - Win vs. Jimmie Rivera. It . The two were originally set to rematch at UFC 267 in October, but Sterling withdrew from the bout due to neck issues. Since he decided to return and got into the [USADA] testing pool, it means that something is planned, said Yan of the man with whom he has traded online barbs. An interim could have been made ages ago once we found out Aljo was getting surgery. The Houston Texans have an angry quarterback in Deshaun Watson. Sterling, who worked hard to push the pace and make Yan uncomfortable, seemed to be running out of steam with Yan coming on in the late rounds. The Ukrainian will perform at the same World Championship with the 2), Cory Sandhagen (No. Aljamain Antoine Sterling is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is the current UFC Bantamweight Champion. Former Chicago Bulls back-up center Will Perdue gives his informed opinion on how much Michael Jordan's influence helped Scottie Pippen. For his next three fights, Sterling won against Hugo Viana, Takeya Mizugaki, and Johnny Eduardo via two technical knockouts and one submission, respectively. Since losing his fight against Marlon Moraes, Sterling has won all eight fights from 2018 to 2022, including a championship and two defenses. The Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling last fight last year saw Yan left Sterling unable to fight after landing an illegal knee, making Sterling the first UFC fighter in history to win a title via disqualification. If he wants, we can fight., Yan stressed that the priority for his next contest would be someone from the bantamweight top five, admitting that Marlon Chito Vera who defeated Rob Font last weekend for a third win on the spin would be interesting.. A STERLING vs H CEJUDO - MMA Odds & Lines. He had been leading on two of the three scorecards before the fourth round stoppage, which led to the first instance of a title changing hands in UFC due to disqualification. Tai Tuivasa Dubbed 'The New Mark Hunt' After 49-Second Knockout [66] However, on September 25, Sterling withdrew from the contest due to lingering neck issues from surgery. In the main event, The Korean Zombie will challenge the featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. I don't know. He was starting to win the fight. 1 and 2, respectively, in ESPN's MMA bantamweight rankings. I wouldnt say that he did something champion-like either in the first or in the second fight. How Will Levis fell prey to NFL's hype machine with awkward green room The UFC 259 fight was in . - 6 minutes wrestling. The Korean Zombie. What made the ending even stranger is that Yan was in full control of the bout. This was potentially going to be one of the fights of the year or one of the greatest bantamweight fights in history for the title. Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke all day!! Instead, he's still rehabbing and recovering from major neck surgery. Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? UFC 259: Who's next for Blachowicz, Adesanya, Nunes and Sterling? [49], Sterling faced Brett Johns on April 21, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 128. Read our facts to know more about her. Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I'm confused but glad that this fight is a five-rounder. Get your hands on the latest officially licensed UFC gear and look your best whether you're in the ring or out with your friends. Aljamain Sterling-120. Fans can catch the event live on Pay Per View (PPV) via ESPN+. Amid the backdrop of the conflict in Ukraine, Yan explained to reporters in Russia on Friday why he had not flown the tricolor on this occasion. I went to SUNY Morrisville, studying accounting, before transferring to SUNY Cortland and getting my B.A. [14] The rules consisted on six minutes of freestyle wrestling and three minutes of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Aljamain Antoine Sterling was born on July 31, 1989, in Uniondale, New York, United States. UFC 273 is just a matter of days away and the buzz for the event is through the roof. Sterling defeated Sean Santella via unanimous decision to capture his second professional title. Aljamain Sterling Becomes Undisputed Champion at UFC 273 Ahead of the Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling rematch, Yan has taken a shot at his opponent for posing with the Ukraine flag. Yan did not carry the Russian flag into the cage when he faced bitter rival Aljamain Sterling in Florida last month. Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo title fight in the works for UFC 287 Return to Bantamweight. [12][2] Sterling graduated from Cortland with a bachelor's degree in physical education. A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time. A notable difference to Yans previous visits to the Octagon was the absence of the Russian flag, which he usually proudly parades before and after fights. He has an Associates degree in Physical . Boxing. The Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond didn't appear it would be another Kyle Busch victory, but it turned into one -- and he can definitely win again next week. Aljamain Sterling is set to face the former UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo at UFC 288 on May 6, 2023, in New Jersey, United States. [38], The bout with Assuno was rescheduled and took place on January 28, 2017, at UFC on Fox 23. UFC 288: Aljamain Sterling vows to 're-retire The Cringe' and win Newark, Prudential Center, USA. [26] However, Saenz was forced to withdraw from the bout and in turn promotional newcomer Michael Imperato was briefly linked as a replacement. UFC 273: Petr Yan takes a shot at Aljamain Sterling over the Ukraine flag Petr Yan has denounced the ongoing Russia Ukraine war by previously posting a picture of two hands together both in the colours of Russia. Here is is full MMA record from his professional career: June 6, 2020 - Win vs. Cory Sandhagen at UFC 250. Using the flags. We think you are in United States.Update your location? Sterling faced Johnny Eduardo on December 10, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 80. Aljamain Sterling - Henry Cejudo. Aljamain Sterling Takeya Mizugaki 0 0 32 13 3 0 1 0 UFC on FOX: Machida vs Rockhold Apr. UFC 288, Newark. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Bantamweight Champion. But, now that Im here He knows thats over for him.. But I still cant consider him a champion. Sterling is the first UFC champion to win a title by disqualification. [62] However, on November 22, it was announced the bout was scrapped from the UFC 256 card due to undisclosed reasons[63] and the bout took place on March 6, 2021, at UFC 259. This victory will allow Sterling to advance to a career record of . - 155 lbs Charles Oliveira Beneil Dariush VS May 6, 2023. Jeff Bottari / Zuffa LLC, EUs largest economy cant do without China leading carmaker, Top Zelensky adviser lashes out at Merkel, Brits urged to swear oath to their king for first time, Islamic State caliph killed in Syria Erdogan, Epstein papers expose his elite contacts media, The British are showing signs of goodwill to China, but they aren't the ones calling the shots. I finally feel like all the hard work and dedication I put into making this a career hasn't been for nothing. Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling will put his title on the line against former two-division champ Henry Cejudo, who is coming out of retirement. [45], Sterling was expected to face Rani Yahya on December 9, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 123. Love that picture with the flag! Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.