Petr Yan Faces a Massive Set Back With Visa Issues Ahead of His Title Fight Against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 273

The UFC has been constantly improving and is always trying to put out great shows. With UFC 272 going out on top, UFC 273 is just as well expected to perform at the highest level. At UFC 273, all eyes will be on Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan, who will compete for the Bantamweight title.

Recently, though, the interim Bantamweight champion Petr Yan faced a huge setback, as his team might not be present in his corner in a sudden turn of events. 

Having your team by your corner is pivotal for any fighter, as it helps them gain various pointers on how to defeat their opponent better. Moreover, the moments in between the rounds are pivotal for a fighter. 

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With the world looking forward to the Sterling vs. Yan rematch, reports are pouring in that visas of Petr Yan’s team members have been denied by the US ahead of UFC 273. This is a devastating blow to the Russian and his team just weeks away from the fight.

The Petr Yan gang: Permeability in the US 

While Yan’s team had their visas denied, the interim champ will still be allowed into the country and fight. This is a sticky position for any fighter, as they can’t just change teams out of the blue. Comfort and secret tactics to the fight games can’t be exchanged fluently with strangers this close to the fight. 

With less than a month left for the fight, the Russian interim champ of the UFC has his back cornered into a wall. It’s a pivotal moment of Yan’s career and he would have hoped to have his whole team with him. But all hopes may not be lost, however as an exceptional individual is in speculation to corner Yan for UFC 273. 

Khabib Nurmagomedov: The Eagle descends to the ground 

Tass’ Igor Lazorin states that Petr Yan’s countryman and UFC lightweight GOAT Khabib Nurmagomedov could potentially corner Petr Yan for his fight. Although fans already are pouring in predictions of Yan quickly taking down Aljamain Sterling, having The Eagle in your corner is a different experience altogether. 

The Dagestani has proved that being a coach suits him just as much as being a fighter. Dominant, skillful, and precise. Yan could use all the qualities to his advantage with every trade. 

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Although it remains a potential scenario, Yan still has a month before figuring out this problem that landed on his plate. Tick tock, Petr Yan.