UFC 251 Predictions: Jose Aldo vs Petr Yan
Follow Us
In a few hours, the UFC will host its first event on Fight Island. The card is stacked from the top to the bottom. The main card features three title fights, which include: Jorge Masvidal vs Kamaru Usman, Alexander Volkanovski vs Max Holloway, and Jose Aldo vs Petr Yan.
This article will break down the first title fight of the night – Aldo vs Yan (for the bantamweight championship).
Yan has a record of 14-1. The Russian fighter joined the UFC in 2018. He has six wins in the company so far, and three of them came via stoppages. As of now, he is on a nine-fight win streak. “No Mercy” defeated veteran Urijah Faber in his last match. Besides that, he has victories over top contenders like Jimmy Rivera and John Dodson.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Aldo (28-6) needs no introduction. The Brazilian has achieved legendary status inside and outside the UFC. Before his match with Conor McGregor, Aldo was undefeated for a decade. He has witnessed some ups and downs since then. But he is still a formidable opponent.
Jose Aldo vs Petr Yan: The Breakdown
Both fighters are excellent strikers. However, the level of competition that both men have faced is different. Aldo has been in the game for a long time. He has fought and defeated some of the best athletes in the UFC. Yan is comparatively new to the sport.
Trending
What Is Wrong With Joe Rogan’s Gut? Does UFC Commentator Have Palumboism Because of TRT and HGH?
April 16, 2024 04:50 AM EDT
UFC 300: Dana White Rolls Out Over $25M in Total Payout as Alex Pereira, Jamahal Hill Headlined Fighters Receive Compliance Pay
April 15, 2024 03:54 PM EDT
“Looks Just as Confused” – Justin Gaethje Receives Untoward Backlash From Fans After UFC 300 Max Holloway KO
April 15, 2024 11:59 AM EDT
“Disrespectful” – Joe Rogan Doesn’t Interview Aljamain Sterling at UFC 300 for Surprising Reason
April 14, 2024 03:29 AM EDT
Despite Joe Rogan Not Interviewing Aljamain Sterling, Dana White and Fans Rally Behind Ex UFC Champ After UFC 300
April 16, 2024 09:13 AM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest UFC stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
Aldo is perhaps one of the best boxers in the company. His counters are on point. In his last fight, Aldo hit Marlon Moraes with some clean counter shots. Yan is no slouch either. His boxing is underrated. Additionally, the 27-year-old carries brutal power in his hands.
Since Aldo has had only one match at bantamweight, it is unclear whether he can deliver the same power as he did at featherweight. He will have a speed advantage over Yan. Moreover, he will also have the opportunity — because of Yan’s style — to leg kick his opponent throughout the match.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
The bout may never hit the ground as Jose Aldo is the best anti-wrestler in the UFC. And he is extremely difficult to take down. Aldo rarely takes his opponents down. But he is almost unstoppable when he does.
It is difficult to predict who will have a psychological advantage. Yan has been victorious in his last nine outings whereas Aldo is coming off a loss to Moraes. However, it is worth noting that Aldo and Yan have trained together before. According to some reports, Aldo dominated Yan in every position a long time ago.
Prediction
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
In his fights with Max Holloway, Aldo has shown that he slows down under high pressure. Expect Yan to do the same. “The King of Rio” will start strong and probably win the first two rounds. However, Yan will pick up the pace after the second round and land clean shots on Aldo. Eventually, Yan’s power will be too much for Aldo to handle.
Winner: Petr Yan (Round 3 TKO)