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Movsar Evloev responds to Aljamain Sterling
Movsar Evloev

Aljamain Sterling reacts after his fight with Movsar Evloev is bumped to the UFC 310 prelims in favor of Bryce Mitchell vs. Kron Gracie

Harry Kettle - November 19, 2024

Aljamain Sterling has given his thoughts on his fight against Movsar Evloev being bumped from the main card of UFC 310. Following on from his UFC bantamweight championship run, Aljamain Sterling is now busy competing at featherweight. His aim is to become a two-division world champion and given what we all know about his style, it’s entirely possible that he could make that dream a reality. Of course, he has to get through some top contenders first before earning a crack at the belt.

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UFC

Aljamain Sterling shares theory on why Umar Nurmagomedov hasn't received UFC title fight against Merab Dvalishvili

Fernando Quiles - November 14, 2024

Aljamain Sterling believes Umar Nurmagomedov will need to prove just how good he is based on skill, not his last name. Nurmagomedov scored his biggest win to date when he defeated Cory Sandhagen back in August. While the win was impressive, the rising 135-pounder claims bantamweight champion Merab Dvaslishvili is playing games when it comes to a title fight between the two.

Sean O'Malley, Aljamain Sterling
Sean O'Malley

Aljamain Sterling admits he contemplated retirement after loss to Sean O'Malley at UFC 292

Curtis Calhoun - November 12, 2024

Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling’s title reign ended against Sean O’Malley and nearly brought his career to a screeching halt. Sterling will face undefeated featherweight contender Movsar Evloev at UFC 310 next month. He returns to the Octagon looking to secure a potential featherweight title shot with a victory over Evloev.

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Movsar Evloev

Aljamain Sterling believes he will shock the world against Movsar Evloev at UFC 310

Harry Kettle - October 30, 2024

Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling believes he can shock the world against Movsar Evloev at UFC 310 later this year. As we know, Aljamain Sterling is a pretty interesting character. The former bantamweight king hasn’t always been the biggest fan favorite, but he’s certainly been able to find some real success in mixed martial arts. Now, following on from his triumphs at 135 pounds, he’s attempting to do the same thing at featherweight.

Aljamain Sterling, Umar Nurmagomedov
UFC

Aljamain Sterling slams Umar Nurmagomedov for questioning Merab Dvalishvili's UFC return timeline: "Earn it!"

Curtis Calhoun - October 21, 2024

Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling defended Merab Dvalishvili against Umar Nurmagomedov’s ducking allegations. Dvalishvili defeated Sean O’Malley for the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 306 last month. The win handed him a world championship after a long, windy road to the top of the division.

Movsar Evloev, Aljamain Sterling
Movsar Evloev

Movsar Evloev vs. Aljamain Sterling re-booked for UFC 310 after recent fight fallout

Curtis Calhoun - September 27, 2024

The UFC matchmakers moved fast to re-book Movsar Evloev vs. Aljamain Sterling after Sterling’s recent withdrawal from their original fight date at UFC 307. Evloev vs. Sterling is rescheduled for UFC 310 on December 7th in Las Vegas. The promotion announced the news on Thursday on their social media pages.

Aljamain Sterling, Jon Jones, UFC
Jon Jones

Aljamain Sterling recalls Jon Jones "going nuts" at the bar a week before early fights

Harry Kettle - September 26, 2024

Aljamain Sterling has taken a trip down memory lane to when he spent a lot of time with, at the time, rising UFC contender Jon Jones. As we know, Jon Jones is a pretty divisive figure. He’s also one of the greatest fighters of all time. Some fans can’t stand him, whereas others are convinced that he is the undisputed GOAT. Later this year, he’ll put his UFC heavyweight title on the line when he defends against former champion Stipe Miocic.

Diego Lopes and Aljamain Sterling
Diego Lopes

Aljamain Sterling interested in Diego Lopes fight after Movsar Evloev bout falls through: "Risk vs. reward"

Josh Evanoff - September 23, 2024

Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling believes he could face Diego Lopes next. ‘The Funk Master’ hasn’t competed since his move up to featherweight in April. At the historic UFC 300 card, Aljamain Sterling faced Calvin Kattar and wound up dominating. The former bantamweight champion secured a unanimous decision victory after 15 minutes of action. Following the win, Sterling was booked opposite Movsar Evloev for October.

Aljamain Sterling
Movsar Evloev

Aljamain Sterling reveals he's out of UFC 307 bout against Movsar Evloev due to injury

Cole Shelton - September 18, 2024

Aljamain Sterling is out of his UFC 307 fight against Movsar Evloev. Sterling released a YouTube video on Wednesday announcing he suffered an injury that forced him out of the bout. The former bantamweight champ said the injury happened in sparring and showed the training footage of when it happened.

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Merab Dvalishvili

Aljamain Sterling sounds off after Merab Dvalishvili defeats Sean O’Malley at UFC 306: “That’s what a fair fight looks like”

Harry Kettle - September 15, 2024

Aljamain Sterling is enjoying a victory lap after Merab Dvalishvili defeated Sean O’Malley at UFC 306 last night. As we know, Aljamain Sterling was the UFC bantamweight champion once upon a time. He lost that belt after being knocked out by Sean O’Malley in their title showdown last summer. Since then, he’s opted to make the move up to featherweight, where he’s also starting to find some success.

Aljamain Sterling, Sean O'Malley
Merab Dvalishvili

Aljamain Sterling responds to Sean O'Malley's "cute" theory about friendship with Merab Dvalishvili

Curtis Calhoun - September 13, 2024

Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling responded to Sean O’Malley’s comments questioning the validity of his friendship with teammate Merab Dvalishvili. Sterling will likely be in Dvalishvili’s corner for UFC 306 this weekend in Las Vegas. Dvalishvili faces O’Malley for the UFC bantamweight title and a shot at winning a world championship.

Israel Adesanya crying
Israel Adesanya

Israel Adesanya drops out of pound-for-pound list as Aljamain Sterling returns

Harry Kettle - September 10, 2024

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is out of the pound-for-pound list with Aljamain Sterling taking his place. Over the course of the last six years plus, Israel Adesanya has been making a name for himself in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He has served as one of the most entertaining fighters of his generation, and it’s been phenomenal to watch him win the UFC middleweight title not once, but twice.

Sean O’Malley
Merab Dvalishvili

Sean O’Malley shares theory on friendship between Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling

Fernando Quiles - September 8, 2024

UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley isn’t so sure that Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili are the friends they say they are. O’Malley is set to put his gold at stake against Dvalishvili in the main event of UFC 306. O’Malley has already beaten Merab’s teammate, Sterling, to capture the 135-pound gold. Now, it’s Dvalishvili’s turn for a title bout.

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Movsar Evloev

Aljamain Sterling questions if Movsar Evloev uses PEDs: "I've heard he's not a clean athlete"

Fernando Quiles - September 3, 2024

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion, Aljamain Sterling, doesn’t believe Movsar Evloev is a clean fighter. Sterling and Evloev had gone back and forth on social media over who truly didn’t want their fight to take place, but now it’s set for UFC 307 on October 5th. On the road to the pivotal featherweight encounter, Sterling has revved things up by expressing his belief that Evloev is taking banned substances.

Max Holloway, Ilia Topuria
Ilia Topuria

Aljamain Sterling wonders if Max Holloway can fatigue Ilia Topuria

Harry Kettle - August 30, 2024

Aljamain Sterling believes Max Holloway’s key to potentially beating Ilia Topuria could stem from trying to fatigue the champion. Later this year, Max Holloway will challenge Ilia Topuria for the UFC featherweight championship. He’ll be attempting to win back the belt that was taken from him by Alexander Volkanovski. Topuria, meanwhile, will hope to prove that he is the rightful man to take the title forward.

Sean O'Malley and Tim Welch
Sean O'Malley

Sean O’Malley claps back at former opponent Aljamain Sterling: “I’m glad they gave me an easy fight to get the title”

Harry Kettle - August 28, 2024

UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has hit out at Aljamain Sterling, the man he defeated to win the strap. Last year, Sean O’Malley defeated Aljamain Sterling to capture the UFC bantamweight championship. It served as the culmination of an incredible rise to the top for ‘Suga’, who had worked incredibly hard to climb the ranks of the division. Sterling, meanwhile, did a solid job as champion before being dethroned.

Aljamain Sterling, Muhammad Mokaev
Muhammad Mokaev

Aljamain Sterling defends Muhammad Mokaev after UFC release: "I think it's f***ed up"

Curtis Calhoun - August 7, 2024

Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling thinks the promotion made a significant error in releasing Muhammad Mokaev. Mokaev defeated Manel Kape by unanimous decision at UFC 304 last month in Manchester. The win moved him to 13-0 in his career, and at the time, moved him one step closer to a flyweight title shot.

Aljamain Sterling, Tim Welch, Sean O'Malley
Merab Dvalishvili

Aljamain Sterling cautions Sean O'Malley's coach after Merab Dvalishvili altercation

Curtis Calhoun - July 31, 2024

Aljamain Sterling has a message for Sean O’Malley’s coach after ‘Suga’ and Merab Dvalishvili butted heads during a recent faceoff. O’Malley and Dvalishvili will headline UFC 306 on September 14th at the Las Vegas Sphere. The UFC bantamweight title fight headlines the first major sporting event to take place at the Sphere venue.