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Fight Markets
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Sterling and Yan met in a five-round bantamweight title fight at UFC 259 on Saturday, March 6. Sterling is 26-5 overall and 11-3 in the UFC. Yan is 20-5 and 7-0. Sterling has 11 UFC wins, 6 of them by decision. Yan has 7 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Yan gives up four inches of reach. Sterling won by disqualification in round 4 at 4:29.
| Stat | Sterling | Yan |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'7" | 5'7" |
| Reach | 71" | 67" |
| Age | 31 | 28 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Switch |
| UFC Record | 11-3 | 7-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.8 | 6.3 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 1.9 | 3.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 51% | 51% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 67% | 64% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 29% | 53% |
| Takedown Defense | 52% | 88% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Control / 15 | 0:37 | 1:51 |
| Finish Rate | 36% | 57% |
| Finished Rate | 7% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 57% | 43% |
| Average Fight Time | 11:54 | 13:14 |