UFC began to develop a unification fight between Yan and Sterling

Interim UFC bantamweight champion Russian Petr Yan began preparations for a rematch with current title holder American Aljamain Sterling.

“Ian and Sterling will fight for the second time. I’m looking forward to this fight myself. This week we will hold a meeting with matchmakers and plan fights for the next year. Jan’s fight with Sterling is on the list of these fights. Next year promises to be extremely interesting, ”said UFC President Dana White at a press conference after UFC Fight Night 199, reports the press service of the club, Archangel Michael».

Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling met in the octagon in March of this year as part of the UFC 259 tournament. The Russian fighter lost this fight as a result of disqualification for an illegal knee to the head.

Thus, Peter lost the UFC championship belt in the lightest weight category. He has 16 wins and two losses. Sterling has 20 wins and three losses.