How did Aljamain Sterling become the UFC Bantamweight Champion?
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Submission
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Disqualification
Answer
Aljamain Sterling became the first UFC champion to win a title by disqualification when his opponent, Petr Yan, landed an illegal knee strike during their fight at UFC 259. The referee deemed the strike intentional, resulting in Yan's disqualification and Sterling being awarded the championship.
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