14 days ago

Aljamain Sterling Says Merab Dvalishvili Must Lean on Wrestling in Petr Yan Trilogy

After Merab’s title loss ended his 14-fight streak at UFC 323, Sterling said the rematch felt close but Merab “got himself a little tired” by striking too long. “He shot within the first 15 seconds” the first time, he noted, but spent three minutes trading jabs this next time. The advice: lean on takedowns sooner, earn the decider, and chase the belt.