Aljamain Sterling wins UFC bantamweight title after champion Petr Yan disqualified – Wide World of Sports

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Aljamain Sterling won the UFC bantamweight title when Petr Yan was disqualified for an illegal knee strike in the fourth round Saturday night in the first of three championship fights at UFC 259.
Sterling (20-3) appeared disoriented and disappointed when the belt was wrapped around his waist after a fight he appeared to be losing to Yan (15-2). Sterling threw the belt onto the canvas before he left the octagon.
Sterling couldn’t continue after the vicious knee. (Getty)
The fight…

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