Two champions came into UFC 273 looking to retain their titles at the pay-per-view event in Jacksonville. Both left with their belts secured, one as a substantial underdog. Aljamain Sterling won a split-decision victory over Petr Yan to unify the UFC bantamweight title and erase much of the doubt over […]
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UFC 273: Petr Yan Seeking to Reclaim Bantamweight Title from Aljamain Sterling
Last March, Aljamain Sterling won the UFC bantamweight championship when Petr Yan struck him with an illegal knee in the fourth round of their title fight. Yan will try to get his belt back on Saturday night when the two clash in a rematch for the co-main event of UFC […]
UFC Notebook: Poirier, McGregor Spar Over Promised $500K Donation
Before their rematch at UFC 257 in January, Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier built more of a friendly rivalry than a heated feud. Much of that goodwill came from McGregor’s promise to donate $500,000 to The Good Fight Foundation, Poirier’s personal charity. On Sunday, Poirier accused McGregor of never making […]
Petr Yan Faces No. 1 Contender Aljamain Sterling in First Bantamweight Title Defense at UFC 259
On any other card, a bantamweight title fight between Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling would occupy the top spot, or at least come in as the co-main event. But the two men will settle for third billing when they hook up in the Octagon on Saturday night at UFC 259. […]