UFC 259 Result: Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling Full Fight, Winner

Aljamain Sterling def. Petr Yan via DQ due to an intentional knee. Sterling wins the bantamweight title.

First Round: We kicked off the first round with A body kick from Aljamain Sterling. Knee to the body landed for Aljamain Sterling, A real strong deal showcased by Aljamain Sterling. An uppercut followed by a Flying knee from Aljamain Sterling.



Aljamain Sterling was quick and strong in landing those tricks, it looked like Aljamain Sterling would submit a quick victory. Petr fired back with A Takedown, Aljamain Sterling back to his feet shortly after. Aljamain Sterling with a beautiful Flying Knee to Petr. A massive Puhch landed for Petr, stating that he is back in the fight. Aljamain Sterling with Uppercuts followed by a Takedown from Petr Yan. Both back to the feet in open. Petr Yan with A Slipper hold and then performed a Takedown immediately. Aljamain Sterling back this feet and performed a Spinning Elbow as the round ended here.

Second Round: Petr was very Patience to have those Takedowns. Petr with another Takedown. Both back to the middle, Aljamain Sterling once again with a quick rush which gave advantages for Petr as he performed another Takedown. So far...Petr Yan was able to get more strikes. Aljamain Sterling was still crazy high with a lot of energy.

2 minutes to go...A clinch position against the fence, A nice knee for Petr Yan, Both back to th middle, we got to see more Uppercuts, Jabs and right hands from Aljamain Sterling. Petr Yan dragged Aljamain Sterling against the fence and did go for the Takedown as the round ended here.

A PERFECT SHOT 💥 @PetrYanUFC has the contender reeling! #UFC259 pic.twitter.com/rULZRsv3M0

— UFC (@ufc) March 7, 2021

Thrid Round: All tied up, 19-19 through two. These opening rounds were already close. Aljamain Sterling trying to kill Yan with pace. He's backed Yan up in a way no one has. Lots of energy used though. Very even fight.

A Nice knee by Petr Yan...Aljamain Sterling working on those Jabs, Back to back Bodyshots for Aljamain Sterling. Meanwhile, Petr Yan with a Knee to the body followed by a Takedown. In a clinch position, Petr Yan separated with a High kick, Petr Yan was so good at Takedowns. I would love to give winning marks for Petr Yan. A nice Outside Low Leg kick, The third round ended with a Takedown from Petr Yan.



Fourth Round: Momentum tilts towards Petr Yan in a big way in the third. Aljamain still had his moments, but he's slowing down and Yan doesn't seem bothered by any of his offense. Horsepower behind the takedown is compromised. 2-1 Yan going to the fourth, According to Brett Okamoto.

A Takedown from Petr Yan kicked off the fourth round...Nicely handled by Aljamain Sterling as he back to his feet. Aljamain Sterling had such high hands. A massive left hand for Petr Yan followed by a Kick to the body. Under 2: 30 seconds to go.

Aljamain Sterling was not landing effectively as Petr Yan was landing. Petr Yan with a knee to the body. A big right hand for Petr Yan. Petr Yan with a flush illegal knee. Aljo is dazed. If the fight gets stopped, Sterling wins the belt.

That is it. #UFC259 pic.twitter.com/xEyNYSkl9C

— UFC (@ufc) March 7, 2021

Due to an intentional foul, @FunkMasterMMA is the new bantamweight champion. #UFC259 pic.twitter.com/AlNLboFIlr

— UFC (@ufc) March 7, 2021

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