Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling Odds: Petr Yan Given an 83% Chance to Win the Bantamweight Title
Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling Odds: Petr Yan Given an 83% Chance to Win the Bantamweight Title
At UFC 273, Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling will be fighting for the Bantamweight Title. This match is actually a rematch as Yan, who is the current interim champion, was disqualified when they fought in March of 2021.
Yan, even though he isn't the current champion, is looked at as a massive favorite. Let's see what the oddsmakers think with the Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling odds for UFC 273.
Petr Yan vs. Aljamain Sterling Odds
| Name | Odds | Implied Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Petr Yan | -475 | 82.61% |
| Aljamain Sterling | +370 | 21.28% |
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Petr Yan at -475 is a massive favorite to win the belt at UFC 273. In fact, the last time these two guys fought he was looking dominant before the disqualification. He hit him with an illegal knee which ended the fight giving Aljamain his sixth win in a row and the bantamweight championship.
Sterling hasn't fought since that matchup over a year ago as he's been recovering from neck surgery during that time. What makes Aljamain Sterling so dangerous is his length and wrestling ability.
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For Petr Yan, it just feels like his time. He's coming off a unanimous decision against Cory Sandhagen in October. That win got him back in the win column as he previously won 10 straight fights before his first-ever loss which was the DQ against Sterling for the title.
With Yan taking over the fight last time around before the illegal knee, oddsmakers anticipate him to repeat with a similar performance. What makes Yan so dangerous is his ability to wear down other fighters. The last time these two met, Petr Yan was able to take Sterling down an impressive seven times. This one should be a good fight, but it's easy to see why Petr Yan is such a heavy favorite.