Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling has given his ideas on Petr Yan defeating Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323.
In the principle occasion of UFC 323, Petr Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili to turn into the brand new UFC bantamweight champion. It was a completely unimaginable efficiency from the Russian sensation, to the purpose the place on two scorecards, he gained by 4 rounds to 1. After years of being away from the title image, he has lastly been capable of work his manner again to the very prime.
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When he first misplaced the belt, Yan was disqualified in a title struggle in opposition to Aljamain Sterling. Within the rematch, Sterling put ahead a significantly better efficiency and earned a cut up choice win. On condition that he was 0-3 in opposition to this group heading into Saturday evening, however he put all of that noise to mattress with a complete victory.
In a latest tweet, Sterling, who was within the nook of his good friend Merab Dvalishvili, was fast to congratulate his former rival Yan.
Congrats to Yan and his group. They fought nicely tn and made nice changes. I can’t wait to observe it again with Merab, and plan for the comeback! Some issues seemed a bit of off however possibly that was what Yan was doing? We’ll have a look, heal up and go once more. That is the journey…
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 7, 2025
Sterling reacts to Yan’s victory over Dvalishvili at UFC 323
“Congrats to Yan and his group. They fought nicely tn and made nice changes. I can’t wait to observe it again with Merab, and plan for the comeback! Some issues seemed a bit of off however possibly that was what Yan was doing? We’ll have a look, heal up and go once more. That is the journey of a fighter. I hope you all loved the battle. Till subsequent time!”