Aljamain Sterling News
Aljamain Sterling admittedly intrigued by Conor McGregor’s new “bodybuilder” physique: “I’d like to know what he’s on”
Harry Kettle - January 3, 2023
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has admitted that he’s intrigued by Conor McGregor’s new physique. While we’d all rather be discussing what Conor McGregor does inside the Octagon, that’s been pretty hard to do recently. The Irishman hasn’t been seen since his leg break against Dustin Poirier in summer 2021.
Aljamain Sterling responds after Marlon Vera insinuates he’s cheating with massive weight cuts: “You’re confusing me”
Susan Cox - January 2, 2023
Aljamain Sterling is responding after Marlon Vera insinuated that he is cheating with his massive weight cuts. It was during an episode of the ‘Believe You Me’ podcast that Vera spoke of Sterling saying:
Sean O’Malley believes Aljamain Sterling is holding up the Henry Cejudo fight to extend his reign as champion: “Even if he gets past Henry, he ain’t getting past the Suga Show”
Harry Kettle - December 30, 2022
Sean O’Malley has said he believes Aljamain Sterling is holding up his proposed title fight against Henry Cejudo. The bantamweight title picture in the UFC is pretty interesting right now. Aljamain Sterling is the champion, and in the process, he’s beaten Petr Yan twice and TJ Dillashaw.
“I'm Merab times ten” Henry Cejudo fires warning to Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling
Andrew Whitelaw - December 29, 2022
Henry Cejudo has fired a warning towards his rivals at the top of the UFC’s bantamweight division. The former double champion came out of retirement and returned to the USADA testing pool in May. He’s since been heavily-linked to getting the next title shot against Aljamain Sterling. Despite having not competed in MMA since defending the 135lb title against Dominick Cruz in 2020, the former Olympian remains outspoken about his abilities.
Henry Cejudo reveals plans to “dye my hair blonde” for UFC title fight with Aljamain Sterling
Harry Kettle - December 14, 2022
Henry Cejudo has joked about dying his hair blonde in order to get a favourable decision when he fights Aljamain Sterling. In the wake of Paddy Pimblett’s controversial win at UFC 282, there’s been an awful lot of chatter about scoring. Many believe, as was the case when Petr Yan lost to Sean O’Malley, that the scorecards were incorrect.
UFC champion Aljamain Sterling reveals beef with Raul Rosas Jr. over filming grappling session: "You'd think someone would have taught him some etiquette"
Josh Evanoff - December 13, 2022
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has shed light on a prior run-in with Raul Rosas Jr. ‘El Nino Problema’ is fresh off his return at UFC 282 this weekend against Jay Perrin. The 18-year-old made his UFC debut at the event and put on a show. He moved to 7-0 in his young career by the way of first-round submission.
Aljamain Sterling fires back at Raul Rosas Jr. following the 18-year-olds challenge
Lewis Simpson - December 13, 2022
Aljamain Sterling has fired back at the newest youngster on the UFC roster, Raul Rosas Jr. Sterling has faced a staggering amount of criticism during his time as the UFC bantamweight champion. The 33-year-old achieved a lifelong dream of becoming UFC champion in 2021. However, there was significant controversy surrounding the victory after his opponent Petr Yan was disqualified.
Raul Rosas Jr. believes he would finish champion Aljamain Sterling right now: "Everything I say is true"
Cole Shelton - December 12, 2022
Raul Rosas Jr. is confident he would not only beat but would finish Aljamain Sterling if they were to fight right now. Rosas Jr. made his highly-anticipated UFC debut on Saturday at UFC 282 as the 18-year-old scored a first-round submission. The Mexican made quick work of Jay Perrin and now many are excited to see who he will face next. Although many think it will be a slow roll for Rosas Jr., the teenager wants a quick rise. He also believes he can finish anyone at bantamweight – including the champ Aljamain Sterling.
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling announces Henry Cejudo clash likely on for March: "This fight is going to happen"
Josh Evanoff - December 1, 2022
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has confirmed Henry Cejudo is next. ‘Funk Master’ is fresh off his recent title defense at UFC 280 in October. Standing opposite the champion was T.J. Dillashaw. The former titleholder had missed over a year due to injury issues, but little did fans know that the injury problems were just getting started.
Ali Abdelaziz reveals Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo is slated for 2023: "It's done"
Josh Evanoff - November 24, 2022
According to Ali Abdelaziz, Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo is a done deal. ‘Funk Master’ is fresh off his victory over T.J. Dillashaw last month at UFC 280. During the contest, Sterling earned the second-round TKO win after his opponent dislocated his shoulder. As it turns out, the injury was pre-existing one, but nonetheless, the champion was happy with his performance.
Aljamain Sterling confident he can outwrestle Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo: “He’s just so much smaller”
Lewis Simpson - November 17, 2022
Despite Henry Cejudo being a credentialled wrestler, Aljamain Sterling fancies his chances in beating the Olympic gold medallist in a freestyle match. Sterling recently made the second defence of his bantamweight title at UFC 280 by stopping TJ Dillashaw in the second round. The victory marked the 33-year-olds eighth consecutive win in the division. The bantamweight division is arguably the most stacked in the UFC at the moment, which leaves fans wondering who will embark as the next contender for the 135-pound strap.
Henry Cejudo responds after Aljamain Sterling says he prefers “money fight” with Sean O’Malley next: “You want Suga Sean O’Methly because the only thing he can wrestle with is his sexuality”
Cole Shelton - November 10, 2022
Henry Cejudo is continuing to take shots at Aljamain Sterling. After Sterling defended his bantamweight title for the second time at UFC 280 against TJ Dillashaw, Cejudo has been vocal in calling him out. Yet, the champ says he wants time off so ‘Triple C’ then turned his attention to Sean O’Malley.
Aljamain Sterling admits that prefers next fight to be against Sean O'Malley over Henry Cejudo: "I like money, money excites me"
Josh Evanoff - November 4, 2022
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has revealed who he wants to fight next. ‘Funk Master’ is fresh off his return to action last month at UFC 280. Standing opposite the champion was T.J. Dillashaw, who had bad blood with Sterling heading in. Sadly for fans, the bout wasn’t exactly a thriller.
TJ Dillashaw explains why he feels Aljamain Sterling is still the “most beatable champion” despite loss at UFC 280
Susan Cox - November 3, 2022
T.J. Dillashaw is explaining why he feels Aljamain Sterling is still ‘the most beatable champion’. Aljamain Sterling (22-3 MMA) decidedly defeated T.J. Dillashaw (18-5 MMA) on October 22nd at UFC 280.
Aljamain Sterling and Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera exchange jabs while discussing potential title fight
Harry Kettle - November 3, 2022
Aljamain Sterling and Marlon Vera have teased a title fight between them in a back and forth on social media. Last month at UFC 280, Aljamain Sterling finished TJ Dillashaw to retain the UFC bantamweight championship. In the aftermath, he made it clear that he’s willing to take on whoever the UFC puts in front of him next.
Aljamain Sterling discusses TJ Dillashaw’s decision to fight injured at UFC 280: “It’s a testament to his arrogance”
Susan Cox - November 2, 2022
Aljamain Sterling has discussed T.J. Dillashaw’s decision to fight injured at UFC 280. It was on Saturday, October 22nd at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, that Aljamain Sterling (22-3 MMA) met up with T.J. Dillashaw (18-5 MMA) in the co-main bantamweight event. ‘Funk Master’ won the fight and the title that night.
Henry Cejudo shifts focus away from Aljamain Sterling to Sean O'Malley: "How about me vs. Ronald MethDonald for an interim in Australia?"
Josh Evanoff - October 31, 2022
Former dual-weight UFC champion Henry Cejudo is willing to face Sean O’Malley instead of Aljamain Sterling. ‘Funk Master’ returned to action at UFC 280 earlier this year. In the co-main event, he scored his second title defense by defeating T.J. Dillashaw by TKO. In the opening minute, the former champion’s shoulder dislocated, leading to the stoppage.
Aljamain Sterling shuts down Henry Cejudo matchup at UFC 284, ‘Triple C’ responds
Cole Shelton - October 28, 2022
Aljamain Sterling has shut down any reports of him fighting Henry Cejudo at UFC 284 in Australia. After Sterling defeated TJ Dillashaw by TKO in the second round at UFC 280 to defend his belt, there was a report that said he would face Cejudo at UFC 284 in February. Cejudo has since confirmed that was the plan but now Sterling has shut that down.