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Aljamain Sterling responds to Dana White’s remarks, questioning why he cannot recognize his accomplishments

Aljamain Sterling, the UFC bantamweight champion, responded to recent comments made by UFC President Dana White. Sterling accepted a fight to defend his title against Sean O’Malley in August but expressed a need to see how his body healed after a recent bout with Henry Cejudo. Following the announcement of the fight, White suggested that Sterling “is one of those guys who can’t get out … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling responds to Dana White’s remarks, questioning why he cannot recognize his accomplishments

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Jones doesn’t need Ngannou to be GOAT Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo states that Jon Jones doesn’t require Francis Ngannou’s assistance to become the greatest of all time

The dream of Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou appears to be shattered after “The Predator” committed to the PFL last week. Fans have long speculated about this epic fantasy match, which may be the most significant one in MMA history because of the fighters’ size. After teasing his move to the heavyweight division for ten years, Jones has finally made it official, following a less … Continue reading Jones doesn’t need Ngannou to be GOAT Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo states that Jon Jones doesn’t require Francis Ngannou’s assistance to become the greatest of all time

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Aljamain Sterling expresses caution regarding his participation in UFC 292 due to persistent injuries

Aljamain Sterling, the UFC bantamweight champion, has given his verbal nod to his fight against Sean O’Malley at UFC 292. However, concerns remain about whether he will be physically ready for it. Sterling highlighted the nagging injuries that he sustained during his win over Henry Cejudo at UFC 288. “I’m still injured, like with my legs banged up,” Sterling said. “My bicep still sucks. [I’m] … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling expresses caution regarding his participation in UFC 292 due to persistent injuries

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Cory Sandhagen contends that Henry Cejudo should not have the privilege to return, lose, and select his fights

Henry Cejudo, who returned from a three-year layoff, was granted an immediate title shot, which was not met with much hostility, due to the fact that he retired as the champion without ever being defeated. However, after losing a split decision to Aljamain Sterling in the UFC 288 main event, he called out Merab Dvailishvili, who is currently on a nine-fight winning streak in the … Continue reading Cory Sandhagen contends that Henry Cejudo should not have the privilege to return, lose, and select his fights

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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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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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