Why did Aljamain Sterling pull out of UFC?

Unfortunately, one reason for that was his withdrawal from a rematch with Yan after his disqualification title win at UFC 259. Saddled with continuing complications from the neck surgery, he wasn’t able to make the fight, and he said both his doctor and the UFC’s signed off on the decision.

Who did Aljamain sterling lose?

Sterling was expected to face Rani Yahya on December 9, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 123. However, Yahya pulled out from the event on November 7, 2017 due to injury, and was replaced by Marlon Moraes. He lost the fight via KO in the first round.

Who did Aljamain Sterling win the belt from?

Last night at UFC 273, Aljamain Sterling crowned himself the undisputed UFC bantamweight champion. And he did it his way, capitalizing on a superior grappling arsenal to overcome fierce rival Petr Yan. “This time, I did it the way I always wanted,” said Sterling.

Why was Yan vs Sterling Cancelled?

The title bout should settle the score between the two men, which intensified a year ago at UFC 259 when Yan was disqualified after drilling Sterling in the head with a vicious illegal knee strike.

What happened to Yan vs Sterling?

At UFC 259 back in March 2021, Aljamain Sterling finally got his shot at the UFC bantamweight title. Facing champion Petr Yan, all his hard work led to this moment. Fortunately for him, it ended with his hand raised and becoming champion. Unfortunately, the way he won was not how he wanted it to go down.

What is an illegal knee in MMA?

An illegal knee in MMA is when a grounded opponent is struck in the head area by knee or by a kick, and can sometimes amount to disqualification. A grounded opponent is determined by how many hands or knees are on the canvas and can vary from state to state.

Did the UFC strip Aljamain Sterling?

Daniel Cormier reveals what he believes saved Aljamain Sterling from being stripped of the UFC bantamweight belt. Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on why Aljamain Sterling wasn’t stripped of the UFC bantamweight title after pulling out of UFC 267.

Who won Yan vs Sterling 2?

Aljamain Sterling
— Aljamain Sterling is the UFC’s undisputed bantamweight champion. Undisputed. Kind of. Sterling (21-3) got the last laugh on Petr Yan (16-3) and all his critics Saturday, as he pulled out a razor-close split decision over Yan.

How did Sterling lose the belt?

The title bout ended in an unfortunate and historical fashion when Yan was disqualified for landing a blatantly illegal knee to Sterling’s head in the fourth round. It was the first time in UFC history a belt changed hands due to disqualification — and a confusing scene for everyone involved.

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