Aljamain Sterling

2022 - 4 - 10

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Aljamain Sterling glad to book matchup with 'mentally weak' ex ... (MMA Junkie)

Aljamain Sterling thinks he's earned a short break. But when he returns, he knows whom he wants to fight.

I do that to T.J., I think I get a finish and stop that fight.” “He wants to stand and trade the whole time, and I think anyone realizes I can stand up and strike, but I don’t need to,” he said. But if I drop those shots on T.J.’s little head, though, I don’t think he’s taking it the way Yan did tonight in that second round. “The guy needed steroids and EPO to catapult his career and even win as many fights as he did in the UFC. His whole UFC tenure is tainted. “The guy’s just been nonstop talking about me, talking about my heart, and this, that – the spirit of a fighter. Dillashaw was cageside for the bout and jaw-jacked back at Sterling when Sterling name-dropped him in his post-fight interview.

Aljamain Sterling ekes out split decision over Petr Yan to unify UFC's ... (ABC News)

That controversy might not be completely cleared up, however, as some scored the fight in Yan's favor. Two judges had it 48-47 for Sterling, while a third had ...

Dillashaw was in attendance for the fight in Florida. He returned from his suspension last July and beat Cory Sandhagen via decision. He also spent a good deal of time in top position himself during the fourth round. "I had it 3-2 the other way. He began stuffing takedowns and making Sterling pay for the failed attempts. Sterling, of Long Island, New York, clearly won the second and third rounds, as he managed to take Yan down and immediately take his back. He beat my ass the first fight.

Dana White says judges 'blew' Aljamain Sterling vs Petr Yan decision (Pundit Arena)

Dana White believes Petr Yan should have been awarded a decision victory over Aljamain Sterling at UFC 273.

He beat my ass in that fourth and fifth round but this is what the fight game is all about.” People wrote me off after my last performance but I told you guys that was a big hiccup,” Sterling said. Listen that fight’s going to be there, Petr Yan is one of the baddest dudes in that division. “I thought the judges blew that one. I had it 3-2 the other way. “No, I think you do…

Dana White rips controversial Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan decision (New York Post)

UFC president Dana White was not happy with the judges' decision on the Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan fight at UFC 273.

The controversial decision had fans in a bit of a stir as well. “I think I won three rounds out of five. I had it 3-2 the other way.”

Aljamain Sterling unveils 'apology form' for fans after UFC 273 win ... (MMA Fighting)

The UFC bantamweight champion unveiled a tongue-in-cheek “apology form” for fans Sunday morning following his decision win over Petr Yan in the co-main event of ...

- UFC 273 Event T-Shirt With a seven-fight win streak now in tow, Sterling is expected to move on to new challenges for his reign atop the bantamweight throne. Sterling (21-3) certainly deserves to relish in his moment.

Dana White looked angry when Aljamain Sterling beat Petr Yan at ... (SPORF)

UFC 273 delivered on all cylinders, but Dana White didn't look too happy after Aljamian Sterling defended his belt against Petr Yan.

But regardless, he begrudgingly wrapped the belt around the 135-pound king’s waist, before storming into the press conference to express his dismay. Going into their straightener, Yan wanted to regain the title he felt he unfairly lost, while Sterling needed to prove that he was more than just a ‘paper champion’. He won the contest via decision, leaving the UFC president livid.

Aljamain Sterling glad to book matchup with 'mentally weak' ex ... (Yahoo Sports)