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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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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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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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Has Henry Cejudo reclaimed his top 5 bantamweight ranking after a close defeat in UFC 288?

Aljamain Sterling has continued to hold his position as the champion of the bantamweight division in the UFC. However, after the outcome of UFC 288, everyone is questioning where Henry Cejudo stands now. The former two-division titleholder lost a very close split decision on his return to MMA after a break of three years. He was able to come close to grabbing the title from … Continue reading Has Henry Cejudo reclaimed his top 5 bantamweight ranking after a close defeat in UFC 288?

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During a faceoff with Aljamain Sterling, Merab Dvalishvili took Sean O’Malley’s jacket, resulting in a scuffle

At UFC 288, tensions rose between Sean O’Malley and Aljamain Sterling after Sterling defeated Henry Cejudo. O’Malley, who is shaping up to be a top contender at bantamweight, exchanged heated words with Sterling, and Sterling’s teammate Merab Dvalishvili joined in by taking O’Malley’s jacket. Fortunately, security stepped in before an altercation could occur. During the confrontation, O’Malley repeatedly insulted Sterling’s physical appearance and challenged him … Continue reading During a faceoff with Aljamain Sterling, Merab Dvalishvili took Sean O’Malley’s jacket, resulting in a scuffle

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According to Rob Font, selecting anyone other than Henry Cejudo in the main event of UFC 288 is a challenging task

Rob Font has re-entered the bantamweight title picture following his recent knockout victory over Adrian Yanez. Looking ahead to the division’s next title fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo on May 6, Font recognises the challenge that awaits the reigning champ. Font expressed his excitement for the upcoming fight and the unpredictability of the lead-up. However, he acknowledges Cejudo’s impressive career with Olympic medals … Continue reading According to Rob Font, selecting anyone other than Henry Cejudo in the main event of UFC 288 is a challenging task

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Marlon Moraes believes Aljamain Sterling, the UFC champion, deserves greater recognition from fans but lacks charisma

Aljamain Sterling’s impressive list of victories over notable fighters, including T.J. Dillashaw, Petr Yan, and Cory Sandhagen, has been overshadowed by his struggle to gain fan recognition as the best bantamweight in the UFC. Despite his undefeated streak spanning over five years, Sterling seems to lack the charisma required to captivate the audience and win them over, unlike charismatic fighters such as Conor McGregor. Interestingly, … Continue reading Marlon Moraes believes Aljamain Sterling, the UFC champion, deserves greater recognition from fans but lacks charisma

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Aljamain Sterling expected to move up from bantamweight following two upcoming bouts

Aljamain Sterling, the reigning bantamweight champion, is faced with the knowledge that his days in the division are limited. Though he is slated to defend his title against Henry Cejudo at UFC 288, Sterling openly admits that he will inevitably make the move up to 145 pounds. Sterling shares that this transition might occur sooner than he initially anticipated with close friend Merab Dvalishvili propelling … Continue reading Aljamain Sterling expected to move up from bantamweight following two upcoming bouts

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Song Yadong believes UFC is shielding Sean O’Malley, making it unlikely for them to fight next

After emerging victorious in the main event of UFC Vegas 72, Song Yadong shared a list of potential opponents he would like to face, however, he seems uncertain whether his first choice is a viable option. The 25-year-old Chinese bantamweight fighter stopped Ricky Simon with a fifth-round TKO at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, and named Marlon Vera and Sean O’Malley as possible opponents … Continue reading Song Yadong believes UFC is shielding Sean O’Malley, making it unlikely for them to fight next

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Rob Font thinks Sean O’Malley will benefit from his long hiatus before competing for the UFC championship

Rob Font was an underdog at UFC 287 and felt overlooked by his opponent Adrian Yanez, who seemed more focused on facing Sean O’Malley. Font sensed that Yanez was not taking him seriously and felt like he was being looked past. Despite being portrayed as the underdog in the media, Font knew his worth and the work he had put in. Font shocked everyone by … Continue reading Rob Font thinks Sean O’Malley will benefit from his long hiatus before competing for the UFC championship

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Pedro Munhoz recounts his challenging recuperation post Sean O’Malley’s eye gouge: ‘It’s not an issue until it occurs to yourself’

In July 2022, Pedro Munhoz was left with a serious cornea cut after a poke in the eye from Sean O’Malley during their UFC 276 fight. It took Munhoz three months to receive medical clearance to train again, and nine months later, he will finally get back in the octagon to face Chris Gutierrez at UFC Kansas City. Despite Munhoz’s eagerness for a rematch against … Continue reading Pedro Munhoz recounts his challenging recuperation post Sean O’Malley’s eye gouge: ‘It’s not an issue until it occurs to yourself’

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