Petr Yan‘s knockout of Urijah Faber took place at in the first minute of the third round via head kick. Yan (14-1) was able to control where the fight took place, and punished Faber (35-11) every time he attempted a take down. Yan made sure to stay on the front foot and pressured Faber into the cage. This limited Fabers options of retreat and making him an easier target for Yan’s big shots.

Petr Yan’s Clinch Dominance

Yan managed to force Faber to shoot into the open, where he would dig for an underhook and grab a collar tie.