Brett Okamoto of ESPN reports that Sterling has been pulled from his scheduled bout against Petr Yan at UFC 267 on October 30 after he was denied medical clearance by doctors. Sterling won the bantamweight title in March in controversial fashion, as Yan was disqualified for throwing an illegal knee.
What happened with Sterling fight?
Sterling (21-3) relied on his grappling early and held off a late rally by Yan (16-3) in the championship rounds to defend his 135-pound title on Saturday via split decision in the co-main event of UFC 273 in Jacksonville.
Why is Sterling not fighting UFC?
The 32-year-old underwent neck surgery in April to address a lingering injury he'd dealt with for years. Sterling's neck is still an issue and the reason he was pulled from the fight, he wrote on social media.
What happened with Aljamain?
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.
Why did Aljamain Sterling have surgery?
Around a month later, Sterling underwent surgery to repair nerve damage in his neck that has caused him severe pain for several years in a procedure he admits probably should have happened much sooner.
28 related questions foundWhat happened Sterling vs Yan?
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.
How did Aljamain Sterling win?
On Saturday, he kept it by beating the man who had so flagrantly fouled him. Sterling's grappling carried him to the first three rounds on two of the three judges' scorecards and led him to a split decision victory Saturday at VyStar Veteran's Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, in the co-main event of UFC 273.
Who is Aljamain Sterling coach?
“What happened to the boogeyman”- Aljamain Sterling's coach Ray Longo blasts Petr Yan after UFC 273. After Aljamain Sterling came out victorious on Saturday after defeating Petr Yan at the co-main event of UFC 273, his camp has been running high on excitement.
Where does Aljamain Sterling train?
Aljamain Sterling is an American bantamweight fighter currently holding the UFC Bantamweight Title. He is a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under former UFC Welterweight Champion Matt Serra, and Is a former NCAA Division III wrestler. He trains out of Serra-Longo Fight Team in Long Island, New York.
Has Aljamain Sterling defended the belt?
UFC 273 delivered on all cylinders, but Dana White didn't look too happy after Aljamain Sterling defended his belt against Petr Yan. Fans at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena enjoyed every second of the promotion's return to Florida.
Who was winning Yan vs Sterling?
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.
Who is the UFC bantamweight champion?
The current UFC Bantamweight Champion is Aljamain Sterling.
What is banned in UFC?
Clawing, pinching, twisting the flesh. Kicking and knee-striking the head of a grounded opponent (see Soccer kick) Stomping an opponent on the ground. Swearing or offensive language in the cage (although nobody ever received deductions or disqualifications in fights)
Is Dana White the owner of UFC?
Dana White is a name synonymous with the UFC but does he own it? Well, in a word, no. He's the current president as well as a shareholder of the UFC but he isn't technically the owner of the MMA organization.
What is Dana White Worth?
Under his leadership, the UFC has grown into a globally popular multibillion-dollar enterprise. In August 2019, White's net worth was estimated at $500 million.
Is Aljamain Sterling Jamaican?
31-year-old Sterling was born and raised in New York -- but both of his parents are from Jamaica and he feels a strong sense of American and Jamaican pride.
Is Petr A Yan champion?
Petr Evgenyevich Yan (Russian: Пётр Евгеньевич Ян; born 11 February 1993) is a Russian professional mixed martial artist competing in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Bantamweight Champion.
Is Petr Yan a boxer?
Petr Yan is grateful that UFC lightweight title contender Dustin Poirier recognizes him as the greatest boxer in all of UFC. There has been a constant debate in the UFC about who the best boxer is.
