Good luck and enjoy the fights!
I like Sterling in this fight as well. There's was time when I thought he wasn't that good, and i really didn't care for his character, either. I actually like the guy now, think he's grown and matured over the years, and it may be his time to shine. IDK if i see him or Petr is the type of Champion to hold the belt for a long time, though...
If Sterling can get inside and not get hit with good punches, I think it could be a very long night for Yan, or short for the matter getting subbed like Sandhagen. I just see Sterling having an easier route to victory than Yan, who's good, but not great yet, IMO. I know I could be proven wrong quickly, however, as the one thing that concerns me about Sterling is he hasn't fought in 9 months, and now it's the biggest stage of them all, a 5 rounder, but he should be roll ready at this point in his career to handle anything...
Continued to success to us...
I’m in the same boat with Sterling, wasn’t a big fan, but he really showed me something with this run he’s on. Sandhagen, Munhoz, Rivera, Stamann is a murderer’s row of talent and he dominated. I think he will win tonight and may be able to hold the belt for a bit. He’s a huge bantamweight and can control people with his ground game. Yan is tough, no doubt, but I don’t see him stopping Sterling’s assault. I think Yan is crafty enough to avoid the sub, but I’m struggling to see how he doesn’t get outpointed. He’s a great striker, but he’s more volume than power and I expect him to be on his back a lot tonight.
Should be a fantastic card tonight, can’t wait. Also pulling for my local guy Brady, have a few buddies who’ve trained with him and were blown away by his strength. He’s one to keep an eye on I think.
Enjoy the fights and best of luck tonight.