THE STORY
On March 6, 2021, at UFC 259 in Las Vegas, defending bantamweight champion Petr Yan was disqualified for landing an illegal knee to Aljamain Sterling's head while Sterling was grounded. The ringside physician determined Sterling could not continue, awarding the title to Sterling by disqualification. (espn.com)
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Petr Yan, Aljamain Sterling
WHY IT MATTERS
This incident marked the first time a UFC title was decided by disqualification, highlighting the importance of adhering to fight regulations.