Aljamain Sterling News
Sean O'Malley's coach names Aljamain Sterling as “the most dangerous” bantamweight champion in the divisions history
Lewis Simpson - May 19, 2023
Coach of Sean O’Malley, Tim Welch, has named Aljamain Sterling as ‘the most dangerous’ bantamweight champion in the division’s history. Still, he’s confident his student has the tools to overcome the current bantamweight kingpin. O’Malley has risen the ranks to earn an opportunity to catapult his career into further stardom when he meets with Sterling for the bantamweight strap. UFC President Dana White announced the fight will take place at UFC 292 in Boston, Massachusetts, on August 19 at UFC 292.
Henry Cejudo gives brutal early prediction for Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O'Malley
Josh Evanoff - May 18, 2023
Henry Cejudo doesn’t believe Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O’Malley will be close. ‘Triple C’ is fresh off his return earlier this month at UFC 288 against ‘The Funk Master’. The bout ended a three-year hiatus for the former champion, having last competed in May 2020. In that outing, Cejudo scored a second-round knockout win over Dominick Cruz.
Cage Warriors champion confident he could KO both Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo: “I can knock them out right now”
Fernando Quiles - May 18, 2023
One Cage Warriors titleholder thinks he can tag UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo with ease. Sterling and Cejudo are viewed as the gold standard of the 135-pound division in the UFC. The two had a renowned five-round battle that ended in a split decision. It was Sterling who successfully retained the bantamweight gold.
Ray Longo has "no knowledge" of Aljamain Sterling agreeing to fight Sean O'Malley at UFC 292
Cole Shelton - May 17, 2023
Ray Longo, the head coach of Aljamain Sterling, says the UFC prematurely announced his fighter’s title defense against Sean O’Malley at UFC 292. After Sterling defended his bantamweight title for the third time at UFC 288 with a decision victory over Henry Cejudo, O’Malley came into the cage to faceoff with the champ. Following the staredown, O’Malley said he wanted to get the fight done as soon as possible while Sterling said he was dealing with a few injuries and wanted September.
UFC champion Aljamain Sterling reacts to Henry Cejudo’s callout of teammate Merab Dvalishvili: “He's got a tall task ahead of him”
Harry Kettle - May 16, 2023
Aljamain Sterling has given his thoughts on Henry Cejudo possibly squaring off with his teammate Merab Dvalishvili. Earlier this month, Aljamain Sterling defeated Henry Cejudo via split decision. It was a tight, competitive affair but in the end, it was Sterling who got his hand raised and walked away as the UFC bantamweight champion.
Aljamain Sterling uncertain Sean O’Malley fight will happen in August: “I just fought one of the baddest dudes in the game”
Cole Shelton - May 15, 2023
Aljamain Sterling isn’t sure if he will be ready to face Sean O’Malley in August. Sterling defended his bantamweight title for a third time in the main event of UFC 288 earlier this month with a split decision victory over Henry Cejudo. After the win, O’Malley came into the Octagon to set up their fight and Dana White said the promotion was hoping to make it happen in August. Yet, Sterling is now uncertain if he will be ready to go by August.
Aljamain Sterling eager to expose Sean O'Malley's kryptonite in August clash: "One time on his back, he was like a fish on land"
Josh Evanoff - May 15, 2023
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling believes he knows Sean O’Malley’s kryptonite. ‘The Funk Master’ returned to the cage earlier this month against Henry Cejudo. In the main event of UFC 288, Sterling scored a split-decision victory over the former champion. In the process, Sterling scored his third-straight title defense, a record for the weight class.
Aljamain Sterling admits Alexander Volkanovski callout was nixed at UFC 288: "It wasn't the performance I wanted"
Josh Evanoff - May 15, 2023
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling still believes he can beat Alexander Volkanovski. ‘The Funk Master’ returned to the octagon earlier this month at UFC 288. In the main event, the bantamweight champion faced the returning Henry Cejudo. ‘Triple C’ had been out of the cage since a May 2020 title defense against Dominick Cruz, but was confident he could regain the bantamweight gold upon his return.
Demetrious Johnson believes Henry Cejudo would have defeated Aljamain Sterling under ONE Championship rule set: “Oh, 1,000 percent”
Harry Kettle - May 12, 2023
Demetrious Johnson believes Henry Cejudo would’ve gotten his hand raised over Aljamain Sterling if it was fought under ONE Championship rules. At UFC 288 last weekend, Aljamain Sterling defeated Henry Cejudo. He did so via split decision, following an incredibly tight main event for the UFC bantamweight championship. When it was all said and done, many felt as if it was one of the tightest UFC title fights in recent years.
Sean O'Malley says Aljamain Sterling's awkward style will cost him in their UFC Bantamweight Championship fight
Fernando Quiles - May 11, 2023
Sean O’Malley believes that Aljamain Sterling’s awkward standup game will be his downfall. O’Malley appears to have punched his ticket for a shot at the UFC Bantamweight Championship. UFC officials had “Suga” enter the Octagon after Sterling’s successful title defense against Henry Cejudo at UFC 288 in Newark, New Jersey. O’Malley traded verbal jabs with Sterling, setting the stage for a future title fight at 135 pounds.
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling shares the one opponent he would “like to avoid” at featherweight
Harry Kettle - May 11, 2023
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has named the featherweight he would like to avoid if he moves up to 145 pounds. Last weekend, Aljamain Sterling defeated Henry Cejudo to retain the UFC bantamweight championship. In doing so, he set himself up for what should be a blockbuster showdown with Sean O’Malley.
Daniel Cormier believes Sean O’Malley has an ace up his sleeve ahead of UFC title fight with Aljamain Sterling: “He kept saying you’re gonna fight much sooner than you think”
Harry Kettle - May 11, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier thinks Sean O’Malley may have a trick up his sleeve for his fight against Aljamain Sterling. Following his win at UFC 288 over Henry Cejudo, Aljamain Sterling squared off with Sean O’Malley. At that moment, it became clear that the promotion intends to book a bout between the two men later this year.
Sean O’Malley reveals he won’t be getting PPV points in upcoming UFC title fight with Aljamain Sterling: “It sucks”
Harry Kettle - May 9, 2023
Sean O’Malley has revealed that he won’t receive pay-per-view points for his upcoming title showdown against Aljamain Sterling. At UFC 288, Aljamain Sterling defeated Henry Cejudo via split decision to retain the UFC bantamweight championship. In doing so, he set up a future meeting with number one contender Sean O’Malley.
What's next for the stars of UFC 288?
Cole Shelton - May 8, 2023
The UFC returned to Newark, New Jersey on Saturday for UFC 288 which saw the men’s bantamweight title on the line. In the main event, Aljamain Sterling was looking to defend his bantamweight title for the third consecutive time as he was taking on the former flyweight and bantamweight champion, Henry Cejudo. The co-main event was a five-round welterweight scrap between Belal Muhammad and Gilbert Burns.
Aljamain Sterling believes Dana White will force Sean O'Malley into September showdown: "He’s going to do as Daddy Dana says"
Josh Evanoff - May 8, 2023
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling believes Dana White will help force his next fight. ‘The Funk Master’ returned to the octagon over the weekend in the main event of UFC 288. There, he faced former flyweight and bantamweight champion, Henry Cejudo. ‘Triple C’ had been out of action since a stoppage win over Dominick Cruz in May 2020.
Daniel Cormier urges fans to “stop booing” UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling: “I don’t know what this man has to do to garner your respect”
Harry Kettle - May 8, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has urged fans to stop booing Aljamain Sterling following his victory at UFC 288 over the weekend. On Saturday night, Aljamain Sterling once again proved that he belongs. He retained his UFC bantamweight championship with a split decision triumph over Henry Cejudo. However, while it was another big win to add to his resume, ‘Funk Master’ still has a lot of critics out there.
Sean O’Malley says he scored the UFC 288 main event for Henry Cejudo: “I thought Henry was up 3-1 going into the fifth”
Fernando Quiles - May 7, 2023
Sean O’Malley doesn’t agree with the outcome of the UFC 288 main event title fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo. Sterling put the UFC Bantamweight Championship on the line against Cejudo inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey this past Saturday (May 6). The fight was highly competitive and went the distance. Sterling emerged victorious via split decision.
Pros react after Aljamain Sterling defeats Henry Cejudo at UFC 288: "Easiest money I've ever made"
Chris Taylor - May 6, 2023
Tonight’s UFC 288 was headlined by a bantamweight title fight featuring former champion Henry Cejudo challenging Aljamain Sterling. Sterling (23-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a TKO victory over TJ Dillashaw in October of last year. That win had marked ‘FunkMaster’s’ second career title dedense, as he had previously defeated Petr Yan by split decision after claiming the belt from the Russian via DQ.