Aljamain Sterling vs Petr Yan — Fight recap

Aljamain Sterling defeated Petr Yan by split decision over five rounds on April 9, 2022, in a closely contested bantamweight rematch. Sterling landed 62 significant strikes at 56% accuracy while controlling the cage for 8:31, though he struggled with takedown attempts, converting just 2 of 22 attempts for a 9% success rate.

Yan countered with 63 significant strikes at 61% accuracy and showed superior striking efficiency, particularly with body work, landing all 18 body strike attempts and all 14 leg kicks. Sterling's clinch control and volume striking, especially to the head with 29 of 66 attempts, ultimately swayed the judges despite Yan's cleaner precision and striking percentage.

The split decision victory gave Sterling the edge in their second meeting and solidified his position atop the bantamweight division.