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Colby Covington advises Aljamain Sterling to silence haters as the best form of revenge

Colby Covington, a UFC fighter expected to challenge for the welterweight title later this year, recently praised UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling for the impressive run he has been on. Sterling recently became the first fighter in the division’s history to defend the title three consecutive times. Despite facing negativity from fans, Covington advises Sterling to keep pushing forward and proving his haters wrong. According … Continue reading Colby Covington advises Aljamain Sterling to silence haters as the best form of revenge

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Aljamain Sterling is willing to face Sean O’Malley quickly because he knows O’Malley’s weakness

Aljamain Sterling, the current bantamweight champion, is uncertain whether he can compete in his next title defense on short notice. Following his split decision victory against Henry Cejudo at UFC 288, Sterling faced off with the No. 1 contender, Sean O’Malley, in the octagon, setting the stage for their highly anticipated fight later in the year. UFC President Dana White confirmed that O’Malley would be … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling is willing to face Sean O’Malley quickly because he knows O’Malley’s weakness

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Demetrious Johnson believes that although Henry Cejudo “missed his chance,” he could have defeated Aljamain Sterling

Demetrious Johnson, a highly experienced MMA fighter, believes that Henry Cejudo deserved to win the recent UFC 288 fight against Aljamain Sterling for the bantamweight title. Although Cejudo had been out of action for almost three years, he put up a spirited performance, ultimately losing by a close split decision, a verdict that some onlookers disagreed with. Johnson was among those who felt that Cejudo … Continue reading Demetrious Johnson believes that although Henry Cejudo “missed his chance,” he could have defeated Aljamain Sterling

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UFC fighter Sean O’Malley believes Henry Cejudo was fortunate not to face him at UFC 288, stating he would have relished knocking the former champion out

Sean O’Malley expressed his interest in fighting former bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo despite feeling that the matchup would be easy work for him. Unfortunately for O’Malley, Cejudo fell just short in his recent comeback fight against current bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288, ending his hopes of another massive fight against featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski or one of the numerous contenders at 135 pounds. … Continue reading UFC fighter Sean O’Malley believes Henry Cejudo was fortunate not to face him at UFC 288, stating he would have relished knocking the former champion out

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Experts deemed Douglas Silva de Andrade’s victory over Cody Stamann at UFC Charlotte as controversial

Cody Stamann was left in disbelief by the outcome of Saturday’s UFC Charlotte fight against Douglas Silva de Andrade. Referee Wayne Spinola’s decision to restart the fight on the feet after Silva de Andrade landed an illegal upkick on Stamann instead of allowing Stamann to return to the top position he was in prior to the incident, could have led to Stamann losing that round … Continue reading Experts deemed Douglas Silva de Andrade’s victory over Cody Stamann at UFC Charlotte as controversial

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According to Cody Stamann, the bantamweight division is where the most exceptional fighters reside

Cody Stamann is a seasoned UFC veteran who believes that bantamweight is the toughest weight class in MMA. With nine fights under his belt in that division, he knows firsthand how difficult it is to even make it into the top 15 rankings. Stamann feels that the real fans of the sport recognize the talent of the bantamweight fighters, making it the most skilled division … Continue reading According to Cody Stamann, the bantamweight division is where the most exceptional fighters reside

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Sean O’Malley found it entertaining that Merab Dvalishvili took his jacket during UFC 288 and quipped, “Maybe I’ll send it to him”

Sean O’Malley was left in good spirits despite being the target of a playful prank by Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 288. The incident occurred during a tense faceoff between O’Malley and bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling, after Sterling had successfully defended his title against Henry Cejudo. O’Malley had entered the octagon wearing a Michael Jackson-inspired jacket which he removed during the faceoff, at which point Dvalishvili … Continue reading Sean O’Malley found it entertaining that Merab Dvalishvili took his jacket during UFC 288 and quipped, “Maybe I’ll send it to him”

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Has Yan Xiaonan secured a chance to compete against Zhang Weili for the championship in MMA rankings?

Ranking MMA fighters is a challenging task has taken on the challenge. Recently, the return of Henry Cejudo had the potential to shake up the bantamweight division rankings, however, Cejudo’s split decision loss to Aljamain Sterling means he remains outside the top five. Sterling will now face off against No. 1 contender Sean O’Malley, while Belal Muhammad’s win over Gilbert Burns has put him in … Continue reading Has Yan Xiaonan secured a chance to compete against Zhang Weili for the championship in MMA rankings?

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Video Podcast Ep.12: Aljamain Sterling & Belal Muhammad claim victory at UFC 288 | Full event recap

The MMA Stream’s Frank Bonada & Murdo Todd recap last weekend’s UFC 288, as Aljamin Sterling Sterling claimed victory over Henry Cejudo, and Belal Muhammad secured a title shot in late 2023.Checkout the full video here. Continue reading Video Podcast Ep.12: Aljamain Sterling & Belal Muhammad claim victory at UFC 288 | Full event recap

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Aljamain Sterling claims that silencing Henry Cejudo was a good deed for the world

Aljamain Sterling is putting the past behind him when it comes to Henry Cejudo and his team, but he does have some advice for them on how to build hype for a fight. Sterling believes that opponents talking is one thing, but when their corners get involved it is another matter entirely. Sterling stated that he gets more defensive and edgy when he sees opponents’ … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling claims that silencing Henry Cejudo was a good deed for the world

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Dominick Cruz explains the detrimental impact on the 135 division had Henry Cejudo won at UFC 288

Dominick Cruz expressed his surprise that one judge gave Aljamain Sterling the fifth round of his recent UFC 288 title defense against Henry Cejudo. To Cruz, that round was the easiest to award to Cejudo. However, he is pleased that Cejudo’s late surge did not win him the fight, as he believes the bantamweight division would have suffered a significant blow. Cruz noted that Sterling … Continue reading Dominick Cruz explains the detrimental impact on the 135 division had Henry Cejudo won at UFC 288

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Sean O’Malley anticipates surprising the world with his performance against Aljamain Sterling in Boston

Bantamweight fighter Sean O’Malley is on the cusp of making history, with a title fight against reigning champion Aljamain Sterling on the horizon. Sterling, who just defended his title against Henry Cejudo, is expected to face O’Malley next, and the two engaged in a trash-talk filled faceoff after Sterling’s successful title defense. O’Malley has great respect for Sterling’s abilities but believes he has what it … Continue reading Sean O’Malley anticipates surprising the world with his performance against Aljamain Sterling in Boston

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