In a thrilling battle against Cory Sandhagen, Petr Yan won the interim bantamweight belt at UFC 267. After weathering the early storm from the ‘Sandman’, the former champion started to take over the fight with his striking volume allthe way to a unanimous decision win. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the match.
My two sons are fighting next for 2nd place! Tune in! #UFC267
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 30, 2021
Just letting y’all know now,this lil dude @corysandhagen is a killa #UFC267
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) October 30, 2021
Crazy that the dude from Siberia is the tan one #UFC267
— Chase Hooper (@chase_hooper) October 30, 2021
Really good first round by Sandhagen!! Will be interesting to see if Yan can find range.
— Funky (@Benaskren) October 30, 2021
What a fight! What a round! #UFC267
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) October 30, 2021
Sandhagen has beautiful technique #UFC267
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) October 30, 2021
Man corys footwork is so effort less and disguised I got to spar him in Vegas it’s so hard to deal with
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 30, 2021
High level!! #UFC267
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) October 30, 2021
RD 1 Sandhagen. When you understand match ups, you know how to pick your spots. Yan needs to switch it up. Waiting and waiting isn’t a great game plan for everyone #UFC267
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 30, 2021
These light in the ass kids can bang!! #UFC267
— Chris Leben (@ChrisLebenMMA) October 30, 2021
Sandhagen bringing the fight!
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) October 30, 2021
Both of these guys have exceptional defense and movement, it’s beautiful to watch. #UFC267
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) October 30, 2021
Beautiful violence Yan vs Sandhagen #UFC267
— Mike Thomas Brown (@mikebrownmma) October 30, 2021
What a damn fight between two highly skilled, aggressive and very technical fighters. Just beautiful MMA here between Yan & Sandhagen.
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) October 30, 2021
WOW SPINNING THINGS WORKING ALL DAY #UFC267
— Aleksandar Rakic (@rakic_ufc) October 30, 2021
What an amazing fight!!! #UFC267
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) October 30, 2021
What an awesome fight! Clear decision for Yan. Let’s do Yan vs Aljo ASAP and let’s do Sandhagen vs Suga Sean
— Funky (@Benaskren) October 30, 2021
What a fight!!! #UFC267
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) October 30, 2021
Did we just watch the greatest title fight of all time? #ufc267
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) October 30, 2021
Absolute beasts!! Well done lads #UFC267
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) October 30, 2021
Going to be a very different fight in 2022 https://t.co/Q0KnzJCZww
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 30, 2021
They both are CHAMPIONS epic fight #UFC267
— Charles Rosa (@CharlesRosaMMA) October 30, 2021
4-1?! What was them judges watching thought Cory won the first 2 there me what yous think ppl? #UFC267
— Paddy Pimblett (@PaddyTheBaddy) October 30, 2021
Hats off fellas! Amazing performance from both men!
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) October 30, 2021
Brilliant fight men! I have it 48-47 for Yan. You earned this first ass whooping! Rest up and enjoy the work you did. I’ll see you soon! #UFC267
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 30, 2021