Aljamain Sterling, Petr Yan weigh in on T.J. Dillashaw's return win at UFC on ESPN 27 Former champ Andrey Koreshkov targeted to return vs. Sabah Homasi at Bellator 264 Visit site Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan Speaks At a Post-fight Press Conference After His Fight Against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 259: Blachowicz vs Adesanya on March 6, 2021. At UFC 228, three pivotal top #10 bantamweight bouts entertained spectators watching across the world, and various questions were answered. Quick Facts: The marquee matchup, though, is Aljamain Sterling (18-3, 10-3 in the UFC) vs. Cory Sandhagen (12-1, 5-0 UFC), who hold a combined record of 10-0 in the Octagon since 2018. Over the weekend, it was revealed that the highly anticipated bantamweight title fight between champion Petr Yan and number one contender Aljamain Sterling that was set for UFC … After some hiccups getting the next UFC bantamweight championship fight in the octagon, Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling finally have a new date. ... Well by this logic Aljamain doesn't count, he's first generation Jamaican American. THIS IS CRAZY!! The Funkmaster secured a … On the main card of UFC 259, Sterling challenged Petr Yan for the UFC Bantamweight Championship.Sterling applied pressure early in the fight but the UFC commentary team questioned if the “Funkmaster” was spending too much energy. CBS Sports - UFC 267 now has a date, location and a pair of championship headliners. Aljamain Sterling hasn’t fought since UFC 250 in June, where he had a sensational submission victory over Cory Sandhagen within two minutes of the first round. In the main event of the Fight... UFC Vegas 32: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw full betting odds Next Fight. It was pretty clear how Aljamain Sterling felt about winning the bantamweight title via disqualification moments after his UFC … In the first of three title fights at UFC 259, Yan was looking to defend his belt against Sterling. Yan (15-2) won the vacant UFC bantamweight title by beating Jose Aldo at UFC 251 in July. Jon Jones will be back in ‘year or two’ after UFC fails to show him the money for Francis Ngannou fight New, 97 comments By Adam Guillen Jr. May 21, 2020, 8:05pm EDT Early on, Yan dropped the challenger and was stuffing the takedowns and as the fight wore on, he was starting to pick the Russian apart. Aljamain Sterling feels ‘pretty good’ about odds he’ll fight next for UFC bantamweight title New, 7 comments By Mike Heck @MikeHeck_JR May 20, 2020, 11:00am EDT Aljamain Sterling Total MMA Recorded Fight Earnings: $1,063,000. Sterling challenged Petr Yan in the first of UFC … UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling responded to Petr Yan following his controversial DQ at UFC 259, suggesting the fight was close. The controversial end of the Aljamain Sterling – Petr Yan title fight earlier this year means a ... case to fight for a belt next. #UFC263 Table Of Contents. Meanwhile, Aljamain Sterling (20-3 MMA) had entered tonight’s UFC 259 event on five-fight win streak, his latest being a first round submission victory over top contender Cory Sandhagen at UFC 250. On June 10, 2019, he was ranked in #2 in the UFC for UFC bantamweight rankings. » News UFC Champion Aljamain Sterling reveals new major sponsor. Aljamain Sterling comes into this championship contest on blazing hot form with a 5-fight win streak against the bantamweight’s elite. Rob Font dismantled former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt for a lopsided decision victory in Saturday's UFC Fight Night main event … Find live UFC results, UFC fighter news, UFC videos, rumors, stats, rankings, and schedules on FOX Sports. “Gotcha Charizard!” #MayweatherPaul #FloydvsLogan — Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) June 7, 2021 Aljamain Sterling on Disqualification Win at UFC 259: ‘That’s Not the Way I Envisioned This’. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC. Sterling and Yan put on a great fight for as long as it lasted. Plenty of bantamweights lined up Tuesday on social media to jump at the O’Malley matchup, and Stamann (19-4-1 MMA, 5-3-1 UFC) was among … Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling will be the first out of three title fights showcased on UFC 259, as we’re edging closer and closer to one of the most stacked cards the UFC has ever seen. That said, T. J. Dillashaw thinks very little of current bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling. Jun6.2020. Diaz almost capitalized at the end but Edwards with a phenomenal performance and showed so much heart! T.J. Dillashaw eyes Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan winner. The former 135 pound champion wants a chance to regain what he never lost. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 04: In this handout image provided by UFC, Aljamain Sterling interacts with media during the UFC 259 press conference at UFC APEX on March 04, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sterling, 31, has a 12-3 UFC record. Aljamain Sterling, Derek Brunson, and Co-host Bobby Kelly from UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra on Podchaser, aired Tuesday, 12th January 2021. March 3, 2021. Dillashaw (17-4 MMA, 13-4 UFC) gave up the belt in March 2019 after a positive drug test for EPO that resulted in a two-year ban. The first round was close, as Sterling was landing more volume on the feet until Yan dropped him with a strong right hand to take it back. Forums > Fight Discussion > UFC Discussion > The official Sherdog Store is back! Las Vegas, NV — Aljamain Sterling is feeling a little better these days. Newly crowned bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling is firing back at anyone blaming him for the outcome of his title fight. Watch the UFC Bantamweight Breakdown video below: Check it out! At UFC … LAS VEGAS – TJ Dillashaw has only one thing in mind: the UFC bantamweight title. Aljamain Sterling is blasting those who are criticizing him following his disqualification win at UFC 259. Aljamain Sterling height and weight. Estimated Total Net Worth: 1-2 million dollars (USD) Biggest payout was his fight against Cory Sandhagen at UFC 250 ($212,000) Embed from Getty Images. UFC fighter Aljamain Sterling played off younger brother Jake Paul’s hat stunt. Current Status: Active. Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling will be battling it out for the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 259 as the third title fight added to that card. 563. The former two-time bantamweight champion is expected to fight for the title soon if he manages to get past No.2-ranked Cory Sandhagen on July 24. 2. Who should be next: Winner of Petr Yan vs. Jose Aldo. Aljamain Sterling’s height is 5' 7" (1.70 m).He fights in the bantamweight division in UFC. Aljamain Antoine Sterling (born July 31, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist. Aljamain Sterling wouldn’t care if the UFC decides not to book a rematch between him and Petr Yan next. Aljamain Sterling is a mixed martial artist who fights for the UFC from Bantamweight and he is an American. He is a professional fighter since 2011 as he made his name by competing in Cage Fury Fighting Championships. UFC bantamweight champ Aljamain Sterling and former titleholder Petr Yan watched T.J. Dillashaw’s UFC on ESPN 27 win closely. Get the latest UFC news, bios, fight stats, pictures, and more at UFC.com. News UFC Champion Aljamain Sterling reveals new major sponsor. Aljamain Sterling doesn't believe there are title implications on the line in the UFC Vegas 32 main event. 14 … Petr Yan fires back at Aljamain Sterling over his Unified Rules comment, suggesting he “try to win the fight without crawling on your knees.” Yan and Sterling fought back at UFC 259 in March for the UFC bantamweight title that Yan held at that time. Cory Sandhagen. Gotta think he gets a title shot now being on a 9 fight W streak! Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan, bantamweights Aljamain Sterling became the UFC bantamweight champion at UFC 259 due to an illegal strike by Petr Yan. Learn about why the Funk Master moved to Las Vegas and the new outdoor hobby he picked up. Dana White had said that the fight between Sandhagen and Sterling at UFC 250 was a title eliminator. Verbal agreements are in place for a UFC bantamweight title rematch between champ Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan for UFC 267 on Oct. 30 in Abu Dhabi.. Plans for the Fight Island rematch arrive four months after Sterling and Yan’s first meeting at UFC 259 ended in a disqualification win for Sterling, who was unable to continue in the fourth round after taking an illegal knee to the head. UFC bantamweight Aljamain Sterling is staying ready in case he gets the all for a title shot against Petr Yan in December. Champ accusing Dillashaw of cheating for ‘a very long time’ prior to serving two-year doping suspension. skylolow, Jun 28, 2021 #7. Believes a win over Sandhagen would book a title shot for Dillashaw. With Aljamain Sterling eyeing a title shot and potentially returning June 6, here are three possible opponents for his next bout. Plus, get his thoughts on his upcoming bantamweight title bout on March 6. Sterling (20-3) has now won six straight fights. The 31-year-old American has been in the UFC since 2014 and has racked up an 11-3 record in the Octagon, with wins over Cory Sandhagen, Pedro Munhoz, Cody Stamann, Brett Johns, and … Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by Volador, Jun 28, ... As long as he doesn't wear one during fight week all is good in the world. While the UFC bantamweight contender said he's aiming for a return to the Octagon in … UFC Vegas 27: Pros react as Rob Font batters Cody Garbrandt. What an insane last 60sec of a fight!!! Aljamain Sterling (-110) Sterling (19-3) is the No. Petr Yan fires back at Aljamain Sterling over his Unified Rules comment, suggesting he “try to win the fight without crawling on your knees.” Yan and Sterling fought back at UFC 259 in March for the UFC bantamweight title that Yan held at that time. The New York native, who had his training camp at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, was coming off a first-round submission win over Cory Sandhagen at UFC 250 in June. This event screams epic when you see the likes of UFC veterans Dominick Cruz and Joseph Benavidez fighting on the prelims! The Oct. 30 event will take place in Abu Dhabi with Jan Blachowicz defending … Jan Blachowicz vs. Glover Teixeira, Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan 2 to headline UFC 267 in Abu Dhabi - Flipboard While Matt is living it up with Dana White on Fight Island filming Dana White: Lookin' FWD To A Fight… As of May 17, 2021 he is #15 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. Unfortunately for Sterling, UFC President Dana White said last March that Dillashaw’s next fight will be a title eliminator, meaning its winner-regardless of who, will fight for the belt next. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by Volador, Jun 28, 2021. Sterling Submits Sandhagen. Thoughts are that Sterling FAILED to "ProtectHimselfAtAllTimes". » Discuss it here! Aljamain Sterling earns a shot at the UFC Bantamweight title, Next UFC event is UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor, that will take place on July 10, 2021 at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. Petr Yan thinks Aljamain Sterling is trying to a avoid a rematch after the latter won the UFC bantamweight title via disqualification at UFC 259. Cody Stamann was very honest in his pitch to get a short-notice fight with Sean O'Malley.. Just more than a week from UFC 264, O’Malley (13-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) needs a new opponent after Louis Smolka was forced to withdraw due to an undisclosed injury.. Play Video However, with Aljamain Sterling out of action for a few months as he recovers from neck surgery, the fight is likely to go down anytime soon. By: Mike Bohn. The UFC bantamweight champion met with reporters backstage at UFC 264 in Las Vegas over the weekend, and explained that things were “night and day” after he underwent neck surgery earlier this year to address a condition that had plagued him since college. UFC divisional rankings: Islam Makhachev cements top-five spot with impressive UFC Fight Night win ... Aljamain Sterling (c) 19-3 3. Yan was winning the fight … From the moment the championship belt was wrapped around the waist of Aljamain Sterling as a result of a disqualification, the conclusion of UFC 259’s bantamweight title fight … Aljamain “Funk Master” Sterling is the top-ranked UFC bantamweight fighter. UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling is adamant that the next time he meets former champ, Petr Yan, it will end with Sterling finishing the Russian. By: Tristen Critchfield Mar, 07, 2021. He is signed with the UFC, fighting in its bantamweight division and is the current UFC Bantamweight Champion He was also the former Cage Fury Fighting Championships bantamweight Champion. Aljamain Sterling made his intentions known for the near future. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 21: In this UFC handout, (L-R) Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at UFC APEX on May 21, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This Saturday at UFC 259, Yan faces his toughest challenge yet as the number 1 bantamweight contender Aljamain Sterling looks to dethrone the 135lbs king. First off was Aljamain Sterling vs. Pedro Munhoz, a fight many were regarding a number one contender matchup. Aljamain Sterling attempts to secure a rear choke submission against Cory Sandhagen in their bantamweight bout during UFC 250 at UFC APEX on Saturday in Las Vegas. The new UFC bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling is hoping to forgo a rematch with Petr Yan and instead fight former two-weight king Henry Cejduo next. 1 contender in the UFC bantamweight division. Fighters who fight in the bantamweight class can weigh anywhere from 126 – 135 pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit. Aljamain Sterling secured a rear choke submission against Cory Sandhagen at UFC 250. ‘Funkmaster‘ had not suffered defeat since being starched by Marlon Moraes in … Aljamain Sterling exited UFC 259 as the new Bantamweight Champion following a controversial end to his fight with Petr Yan. UFC 250: Sterling v Sandhagen [Getty Images] see more. Latest UFC Vegas 29 fight card, ESPN2 lineup for "Korean Zombie" (Chan Sung Jung) vs. Dan Ige-led MMA event on Sat., June 19, 2021, inside APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC hasn't announced an official date for Yan vs. Aldo for the vacant bantamweight championship, but I'm expecting it to take place in early July. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC. Meanwhile, fans can expect Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan to continue trading bars on social media for the legitimacy of Sterling’s heroism. #UFC263 — Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) June 13, 2021. Sterling has built up a five-fight winning streak in the last few years with his latest victory being a decisive and impressive submission win over Cory Sandhagen at UFC … Redirecting to /mma/news/ufc-divisional-rankings-islam-makhachev-cements-top-five-spot-with-impressive-ufc-fight-night-win/. UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling recently took to social media to provide fight fans with an update regarding his injury. — Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) June 13, 2021. UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling weighs in on upcoming bout between Cory Sandhagen and TJ Dillashaw. 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