The ringside physician determined that Sterling, who was visibly rocked by the knee, could not fight on. UFC 259 results, highlights: Aljamain Sterling earns 135-pound title after Petr Yan's illegal knee leads to DQ It's the first time in UFC history that a title has changed hands via disqualification Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling both issued statement following UFC 259, where Sterling took Yan's belt because of an illegal knee disqualification. Aljamain Sterling became UFC bantamweight champion in a shocking way Saturday in Las Vegas as an illegal knee forced a stoppage to his fight against Petr Yan.. With Sterling grounded, Yan held Sterling’s arms and kneed the challenger in the face, which is an illegal strike. A flying knee that landed to Yan's head set up his first takedown of the evening. The first of three blockbuster title fights at UFC 259 ended in disgrace when bantamweight champion Petr Yan was disqualified for a brutal illegal shot on Aljamain Sterling. Then, out of nowhere, Yan's illegal blow left Sterling all-but knocked out and unable to continue. Sterling became the bantamweight champion after an illegal knee by Yan … Just as it was beginning to seem like a formality, Yan uncorked a brutal illegal knee to Sterling's head. However, the 28-year-old worked his way to the feet and knocked his opponent down with a well-placed right hand. MMA legend Chael Sonnen has asserted that TJ Dillashaw ought to contest Petr Yan’s title fight rematch after his illegal knee attack at UFC 259. 6, 2021) at UFC 259 live on ESPN+ PPV from inside UFC APEX in Las Vegas, … The fight was paused and after the cage doctor confirmed that Sterling could not continue, Yan was disqualified. T.J. Dillashaw laid it on thick in the aftermath of Aljamain Sterling’s title win over Petr Yan at UFC 259.. Sterling (20-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) was crowned the new bantamweight champion Saturday, but it came in an unexpected fashion. Aljamain Sterling is the new UFC bantamweight champion after a wild illegal knee from Petr Yan at UFC 259. The knee was not An illegal knee cost Petr Yan his UFC bantamweight title last night (Sat., Mar. Aljamain Sterling won the UFC bantamweight title by default when Petr Yan was disqualified for an illegal knee strike in the 4 th round this Saturday, in the first of three championship fights at UFC 259.. Sterling appeared disappointed when the belt was wrapped around his waist, especially after a fight he seemed to be losing to Petr Yan initially. The Russian appeared to be taking over the fight after a s Sterling defeated Petr Yan via disqualification at 4:29 of the fourth round after Yan landed an illegal knee Saturday at UFC 259. Dana White Reacts to Petr Yan illegal Knee on Aljamain Sterling DQ finish at UFC 259 Dana White Reacts to Petr Yan illegal Knee on Aljamain Sterling DQ finish at UFC 259 Defending champion Yan caught Sterling with the illegal shot in round four of their contest in Las Vegas, driving a knee into the American's head as he was on one knee … Yan was ahead on the scorecards in Las Vegas and was in the ascendency before a moment of madness as he caught Sterling with a knee as the American was on one knee on the canvas. Russia’s Petr Yan relinquished his UFC bantamweight title in crushing fashion after being disqualified against Aljamain Sterling for an illegal knee strike in the fourth round of their contest. It meant he surrendered his title with referee Smith forced to disqualify the 28-year-old. Yan and Sterling were in the fourth round of their bantamweight fight at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nev. Sterling had a leg on the mat when Yan drilled him with a knee to the head. Petr Yan committed a terrible mistake in his fight against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 259 that cost him the UFC title. ‘It doesn’t get much worse than that’: Petr Yan shocks the world of UFC with ‘illegal’ and ‘disgusting’ knee to the face of opponent Aljamain Sterling as he knelt on the canvas Peter Yan was disqualified from Saturday’s UFC 259 fight with Aljamain Sterling The Russian illegally kicked Sterling in the head using his knee … Petr Yan apologized to Aljamain Sterling on Twitter Saturday night after being disqualified from their fight due to an illegal knee. Petr Yan shocks UFC with ‘illegal’ and ‘disgusting’ knee to the face of opponent Aljamain Sterling March 7, 2021 Newsco UFC ‘It doesn’t get much worse than that’: Petr Yan shocks the world of UFC with ‘illegal’ and ‘disgusting’ knee to the face of opponent Aljamain Sterling as he knelt on the canvas It all went down at UFC 259 inside the Apex, Las Vegas, as the behind-closed-doors mixed martial arts event had been anticipated as … The knee was not only deemed illegal, it was ruled intentional, which meant that Yan was disqualified. But that didn't stop Yan, who threw a knee which left his American challenger flat on the canvas and all-but knocked out. 'No Mercy' was informed by the referee that Sterling was on the floor, meaning he could not be hit. In the first of three title fights at Saturday's UFC 259 pay-per-view, Petr Yan lost his bantamweight belt to Aljamain Sterling after landing an illegal knee in the fourth round. American fighter Aljamain Sterling won a UFC bout by disqualification when his Russian opponent Petr Yan threw an illegal knee. Aljamain Sterling (20-3) won the UFC bantamweight title via disqualification after Petr Yan (15-2) landed an illegal knee strike at UFC APEX in Las Vegas Saturday night. Sterling won the title by disqualification at 4 minutes, 29 seconds of the fourth round after Petr Yan landed an illegal knee to Sterling’s head. Sterling became the new bantamweight titleholder, but not at all in the way that he wanted. Petr Yan has apologized to bantamweight rival Aljamain Sterling for the illegal knee strike with cost the Russian his title at UFC 259. Petr Yan lost the UFC bantamweight championship on Saturday night after illegally kneeing Aljamain Sterling while he was down on one knee. By Harry Davies @harrydavies14 Mar 7, 2021, 3:00am EST Share this story Both Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling were quick to take to social media following UFC 259. Twitter erupted after Aljamain Sterling became the first UFC fighter to win a title via disqualification in a bout against Petr Yan at UFC 259. Yan and Sterling were four rounds into their Bantamweight clash when the Russian fighter made the illegal move. Petr Yan sent shockwaves through the UFC world on Saturday after he was disqualified for an illegal knee to the head in his UFC 259 clash against Aljamain Sterling.. Petr Yan was disqualified for an illegal knee at UFC 259, crowning Aljamain Sterling as the new bantamweight champion. Yan appeared equally repentant after the fight, taking to Twitter to apologise. Petr Yan apologizes for illegal knee, hopes for rematch Petr Yan lost the UFC bantamweight championship on Saturday night after illegally kneeing Aljamain Sterling while he was down on one knee. Referee Mark Smith ruled the foul intentional, making the result a … Sterling was grounded at the time, with Yan driving his knee straight into his head. In the fourth round , Yan, who appeared to be winning the fight up that point, hit Sterling with an illegal knee while Sterling was still on the ground. Petr Yan explains why he threw illegal knee - Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan was on a ten-fight win streak heading into his first title defense, vs. Aljamian Sterling at UFC 259 on Saturday night. Petr Yan Shocks UFC Fans With Illegal And 'Disgusting' Knee To Aljamain Sterling's Face Jack Kenmare in UFC Last updated 10:20 AM , Sunday March 07 2021 GMT Petr Yan apologized to Aljamain Sterling on Twitter Saturday night after being disqualified from their fight due to an illegal knee.
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