Aljamain Sterling analyzes the clash between Petr Yan x Merab Dvalishvili and names the favorite

Number two and three of the roosters will face each other in the main fight on March 11th. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER FIGHTS

Current UFC bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg) and training partner of Merab Dvalishvili, aljamain sterling made an analysis of the confrontation between the Georgian and Petr yan. The North American, who has already beaten the Russian twice, believes that his former rival will provide opportunities for the 'Serra Jiu-Jitsu' athlete to take advantage and implement his strategy in the grappling game.

“When Yan tries to be super technical, he throws a lot of open shots. Merab will have some openings and some space to succeed in his strategy. Merab can also simply push him against the fence, throw a few punches, push, come back and do it again. And it's not Merab's job to get off the grid, it's Petr's job to get off. This will be the rhythm of the fight. He will have to fight against Dvalishvili's style all the time. This is a dangerous fight for my partner, but it's more for Petr yan. I think he already has the plan on how to beat him,” Sterling said on his YouTube channel. YouTube.

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Current number two in the bantamweight ranking, Petr yan comes from defeat Sean O'Malley No. UFC 280. At a delicate moment in the organization, the Russian's last victory was in 2021, when he beat Cory Sandhagen at the points.

Promise of Ultimate, Merab will seek to defend his series of eight fights without losing and establish himself as one of the favorites for the title fight. Sterling's long-time friend, 'the machine', as he is known, has already stated that he will move down a category in the event of the champion's long reign.

Protagonists of the main fight at UFC Fight Night 221, Merab and Yan will face each other on March 11, in Las Vegas.