Yan fans! Are you worried about the Sandman?

[13Seconds]

Sandhagen is in my opinion THE wildcard in the BW division. His flying knee KO vs Edgar was public toilet level nasty. Spinning back kick KO vs Moraes came truly out of nowhere. Cory is one tricky dude when it comes to striking. What are his chances vs the russian beast?

 

[HHJ]

I believe in Yan's ability. If Sandhagen wins,hats off to him.

 

[LLLZZZ]

not really, but everythings possible

 

[Carrotman23]

Not really I think Yan is underrated actually despite the chops he gets . I think he'll dominate the deepest division for awhile.
That being said its a way more dangerous fight then Sterling for Yan so we'll see

 

[Madeline Chelsea]

He couldn’t get through TJ after a two year long lay off.

 

[13Seconds]

I believe in Yan's ability. If Sandhagen wins,hats off to him.

Sounds like you have more hespect to Coreys fighting abilities than Sterlings. I can hespect that. Styles make fights

 

[RemyR]

He couldn’t get through TJ after a two year long lay off.

TJ fights nothing like Yan

 

[Iroh]

It's a very interesting match up indeed. Tougher one for Yan than Sterling, IMO. May they pay tribute to the JBG!

 

[13Seconds]

TJ fights nothing like Yan

This. If anything TJ dillashaw might be the most complicated matchup for any BW. If you don’t finish that guy early you're in some deep doodoo.

 

[DebtCollectorMMA]

Not a fan of rulebreakers

 

[Reverse Baratoplata Sweep]

Yan will out punch him with a jabs straight away no doubt about it. But the knee will posses a threat all the way. I think maybe good strategy for Yan could be mixing takedowns and GnP like he did to Aldo in the end of 1st round. Will put some fatigue on Cory and easily steal a couple of rounds.

 

[JudoThrowFiasco]

Yeah, Corey can be dymanic in drawing guys into his strikes. Yans defense is stellar though, blocks punches and checks kicks with ease.

Fun fight

 

[Pizza Werewolf]

What?
This isnt a James Irvin thread?

 

[runjay]

Welcome to the Sand Man Era

 

[Shay Brennan]

No. As stacked as the bw division is, none of them can compete with Petr.
Also, this might be the only time in UFC history a fight card got better without the champ.

 

[Xuh]

yes, I'm sleeping with one eye open, gripping my pillow tight

 

[Oscar Madison]

Aljo needs Yan and Sand to beat down and tenderize each other, before he gets in the cage with either of them.

TJ is already weakened and coming out of repair --

so this is probably the best outlook for Aljo in a jungle of dangerous manlets.

High Duck IQ

 

[Iron Nick]

yes, I'm sleeping with one eye open, gripping my pillow tight

Spoiler

Eeeeeexiiiiiit liiiiight!

 

[Scheme]

He couldn’t get through TJ after a two year long lay off.

He got robbed though, that was a Diego Sanchez/Leonard Garcia type performance by TJ. Winning the fight despite getting the shit beaten out of him and taking the majority of the damage, while not really controlling him either.

 

[AP_RESURRECTION]

interesting if it hits the ground. I've always been high on Corey, he's proven to be a top fighter but maybe a step behind the absolute top fighters.