Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling
Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling?
Yan's rivalry with Sterling has been marked by two high-profile title fights, with Yan losing the championship in their first encounter due to disqualification.
Petr Yan
Key numbers
- Total MMA Record25
- Wins20
- Losses5
- Knockouts7
- Submissions1
Top honours
- UFC Bantamweight ChampionTwo-time champion, first won in 2020.
- Interim UFC Bantamweight ChampionWon in 2021.
- ACB Bantamweight ChampionFormer champion in Absolute Championship Berkut.
- Performance of the NightAwarded for his fight against Urijah Faber at UFC 245.
- Fight of the NightAwarded for his bout against Cory Sandhagen.
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Aljamain Sterling
Key numbers
- Total Fights3
- Wins1
- Losses2
Top honours
- UFC Bantamweight ChampionWon in 2021.
- Performance of the NightAwarded for multiple fights.