Even if they do, I don't really see Cejudo getting submitted by Sterling. Since the Russians attack on Ukraine began, some sporting organizations have implemented bans on Russian athletes, with some going as far as to ban Russian flights from entering their countries. Who will win the rubber match between Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes at ONE's U.S. debut Friday? "I just made a big mistake and paid for it.". Aljamain Sterling just won the UFC featherweight title after Petr Yan was DQ'd for blasting Funkmaster with an illegal knee in the 4th round of their championship fight. BKFC 41, Conor, Nate Diaz, Song Yadong, more | Spinning Back Clique: Aljamain Antoine Sterling was born on July 31, 1989, in Uniondale, New York, United States. It is also the home of 2X UFC Hall of Fame Champion. 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[15] Sterling was defeated by points in the first match but tapped out Bravo-Young in the second one. American Cejudo held the belt alongside the flyweight title, before vacating them one at a time and retiring from fighting in 2020. Aljamain Antoine Sterling[1] (born July 31, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist. Aljamain Antonie Sterling[ 4] ( Long Island, 31 de julho de 1989) um lutador norte-americano com descendncia jamaicana de artes marciais mistas que atualmente compete no peso-galo do Ultimate Fighting Championship, evento no qual o atual campeo do peso-galo. Not least from upcoming opponent in the UFC 288 headliner this Saturday, when Sterling welcomes former champion, and previous two-division titleholder, Henry Cejudo back to . It . He stuffed just about all of Sterling's takedown attempts and was proficient in the clinch. [32] He won the fight via submission in the second round. The two were originally set to rematch at UFC 267 in October, but Sterling withdrew from the bout due to neck issues. Read RT Privacy policy to find out more. Fighting the UFC means a lot to me. Since he decided to return and got into the [USADA] testing pool, it means that something is planned, said Yan of the man with whom he has traded online barbs. [2] During the time in Morrisville, Sterling developed an interest in MMA when he met Jon Jones and trained on the wrestling team. Uniondale NY linktr.ee/funkmastermma Born 1989 Joined May 2011. On Saturday, Aljamain Sterling proudly hoisted the Jamaican flag after defeating Brazilian Augusto Mendes UFC in Kansas City, Missouri. Petr Yan has every intention of making the walk at UFC 267 - with or without the reigning champion on the opposite side of the cage.. Yan (15-2 MMA, 7-2 UFC) had an inkling UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling (20-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) wouldn't make it to their fight and doesn't appear too surprised that Sterling did, indeed, have to withdraw. Would Scottie Pippen be a Top 50 player without Michael Jordan Home MMA News UFC Petr Yan slams Aljamain Sterling for trying to make things political ahead of UFC 273: Smiling, standing with Ukrainian flags. The couple has been recently engaged and made their engagement viral through social media. Aljamain Sterling is set to face the former UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo at UFC 288 on May 6, 2023, in New Jersey, United States. 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Yan and bitter rival Sterling clashed for a second time when they met at UFC 273 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville on April 9. Sterling was scheduled to make his UFC debut at UFC 170 against Lucas Martins, replacing an injured Bryan Caraway. Referee Mark Smith ruled the foul intentional, making the result a disqualification. 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Aljamain Sterling wins UFC bantamweight title after Petr Yan The Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond didn't appear it would be another Kyle Busch victory, but it turned into one -- and he can definitely win again next week. . December 22nd, I'm dusting off the wrestling shoes against . Sterling won his next two fights against Augusto Mendes and Renan Barao via unanimous decision in 2017. "Sorry, fans. He became the first fighter in UFC history to win a championship by disqualification. Yan, who still lives in Russia, has denounced the war quite publicly - posting "No to war" on Instagram of a picture with two hands together in the colours of the two Eastern European nations. Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. Sterling, who worked hard to push the pace and make Yan uncomfortable, seemed to be running out of steam with Yan coming on in the late rounds. I started training because I saw a former teammate/colleague - Jon Jones - training, and I also saw a few TUF shows. This week's panel of Brian "Goze" Garcia, Danny Segura and Dan Tom will join . We serve you with the latest breaking news, exclusive fighter interviews, videos and more. Its your skill set against my skill set. . An interim could have been made ages ago once we found out Aljo was getting surgery. Main MMA Events Each Year. Size of this PNG preview of this SVG file: 800 560 pixels. He has an Associates degree in Physical . Sterling was transported to the hospital for precautionary reasons, according to the UFC. Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yan landed some hard left and right hands in the fourth round, leading to the odd finish. [65], A rematch with Yan was expected to take place on October 30, 2021, at UFC 267. [20] However Martins was eventually injured as well and replaced by fellow UFC newcomer Cody Gibson. I just took the belt off. 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[], UFC fighter Paulo Costa has taken a shot at Luke Rockhold following his defeat to Mike Perry at BKFC 41 [], ONE Championship isnt afraid of collaboration, according to ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong. LAS VEGAS -- Aljamain Sterling unhooked the UFC belt from around his waist and let it fall to the Octagon mat with a thud. Your login session has expired. Speaking on the MMA Hour, the interim champion said: "Looking at his statements before, trying to make it political, using the flags, smiling, standing with the Ukrainian flag. Aljamain Sterling, a New Yorker, recently posted a photo on Instagram featuring himself and others posing with the Ukrainian flag, asserting his support for the war-stricken nation: Petr Yan, a Russian born fighter, in speaking to Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour YouTube podcast, had this to say (through a translator): Of course, just looking at his statements before. It was back at UFC 259 in March 2021 where Petr Yan was disqualified after serving up an illegal knee to Sterling, costing Yan both the bout and the title. UFC 288 Betting preview (& Last Event Recap) : r/MMAbetting - Reddit Smiling, standing with Ukrainian flags. Do you agree with No Mercy that Sterling is trying to make it political ahead of their fight this weekend? Former champion TJ Dillashaw, now returned from a doping ban, would also be a draw for the Russian, although the American has engaged in a public callout with Sterling in recent weeks, stoking talk of a showdown. [39] Sterling lost the fight via split decision. Yan. Aljamain Sterling's photo op: The row of UFC champions at his gym UFC 259: Vicious intentional foul costs Petr Yan title - Yahoo Sports UFC 259 took place with COVID-19 protocols in effect at the UFC Apex, a facility across from the UFC's corporate campus. Apr 10, 2022. "He tried to make it political. Yan rallied late in the first by dropping Sterling with a left hand. How Will Levis fell prey to NFL's hype machine with awkward green room Why Do People HATE Aljamain Sterling? - YouTube What a long, strange 13 months it's been for Aljamain Sterling . For his next three fights, Sterling won against Hugo Viana, Takeya Mizugaki, and Johnny Eduardo via two technical knockouts and one submission, respectively. Aljamain Sterling Puts UFC History on Hold to Heal Torn Bicep Tendon Stats | UFC I asked him for an opportunity to train with him, I was invited and I havent looked back since. He had been leading on two of the three scorecards before the fourth round stoppage, which led to the first instance of a title changing hands in UFC due to disqualification. Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 16, 2022 Rather than try to argue over those massive red flags, we'll just point to the words on Tate's own website, where he sells mentoring and . Yan and Sterling came in ranked Nos. File:Flag of Jakarta (vectorised).svg - Wikimedia Commons "But the thing is, [Yan] was turning it on. Hes tried to make it political. The Russia native had won 10 in a row coming in, including his first seven in the UFC. SLpM - Favorite Striking technique: Leg kicks, to chop down the tree! Aljamain Sterling breaking news and and highlights for UFC 288 fight vs. Henry Cejudo, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Bantamweight fighter from . After how he looked against Sandhagen, I was already getting ready to see TJ against the winner of Yan/Aljo 2, i.e. Petr Yan:: UFC 273:: MMA Decisions", "Aljamain Sterling vs. T.J. Dillashaw bantamweight title tilt moved to UFC 280", "UFC 280: Aljamain Sterling Capitalizes on T.J. Dillashaw Injury for Successful Title Defense", "Dillashaw Responds to Criticism for Hiding Shoulder Injury", "Aljamain Sterling: Injured or not, UFC 280 title fight wasn't going to get any better for T.J. Dillashaw", "With Sterling vs. Cejudo set for May, the former double-champ looks to be an underdog again", "MMAjunkie's 2018 'Submission of the Year': A little 'strudel' with your stretch", "MMA Junkie's 'Submission of the Month' for June: The 'Human Backpack' strikes again", "MMA 2020 Year in Review: Submission of the Year", Professional MMA record for Aljamain Sterling, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aljamain_Sterling&oldid=1152588211, This page was last edited on 1 May 2023, at 04:00. Russian UFC fighter Petr Yan is set to face Aljamain Sterling in a rematch this Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida. I thought it was tailor-made for me because I love one-on-one competition. [53], Sterling faced Jimmie Rivera on February 17, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 1. Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling will put his title on the line against former two-division champ Henry Cejudo, who is coming out of retirement. Learn more about Aljamain Sterling's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below. The ref told me I was down. The 32-year-old bantamweight ch Aljamain Sterling made his professional debut on April 22, 2011, and won the fight via a unanimous decision. Trio BBC menjadi awal mula kelahiran kembali Real Madrid sebagai raksasa di . UFC legend and Yan's compatriot Khabib Nurmagomedov told long-time friend Daniel Cormier that he had been instructed by his team to deliver the strike. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats . [30] However, Gamburyan pulled out of the bout citing injury and was replaced by Takeya Mizugaki. - Aljamain is an American mixed martial artist, a professional since 2011. Sterling started his professional career 2-0, before earning a shot at the ROC Bantamweight Championship. Aljamain Sterling was crowned the new UFC bantamweight champion after Petr Yan was disqualified for landing an illegal knee in the fourth round Saturday night at UFC 259. Download this stock image: LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 11: Arizona Wildcats guard Josh Green (0) looks on during the first round game of the men's Pac-12 Tournament between the Arizona Wildcats and the Washington Huskies on March 11, 2020, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. UFC 288: Aljamain Sterling vows to 're-retire The Cringe' and win [71], Sterling successfully defended his title against T.J. Dillashaw on October 22, 2022, at UFC 280. / 2xUNDISPUTED UFC Champ! Aljamain Sterling made his octagon debut against Cody Gibson at UFC 170 and won the fight via decision. Im a brown belt in BJJ, and a 2x All-American for SUNY Cortland at 133 and 141 lbs. Sterling (20-3) has now won six straight fights. What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Massapequa Resident Aljamain Sterling Gets Big Win at UFC 250 As of April 11, 2023, he is #6 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. But Yan is furious with the pre-match antics from his opponent, who posted a picture of himself and his teammates holding up the Ukraine flag in solidarity with the country, where 24,000 people have been killed following Russian president Vladimir Putin engineering a full-scale invasion. Multiple quarterback-needy teams passed on Levis Thursday, however, the signal caller's biggest "red flag" was the left toe injury, leading him to miss two games last season and it was considered "problematic" by a team who thought about drafting him per ESPN's Chris Mortensen. And I've held the Ring of Combat belt at 135 lbs, before vacating it to fight at CFFC and become their first 135 lbs champ. Defended the CFFC Bantamweight Championship. [48] He lost the fight via KO in the first round. UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling addressed critics who believe he faked an injury after Petr Yan kneed him in the side of his head at the end of their title match at UFC 259 on Saturday . [46] However, Yahya pulled out from the event on November 7, 2017, due to injury,[47] and was replaced by Marlon Moraes. [14] The rules consisted on six minutes of freestyle wrestling and three minutes of Brazilian jiu-jitsu. It was a truly incredible performance and a great way to represent Long Island. 2), Cory Sandhagen (No. Str. We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from the entertainment industry. A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time. That's one way to get people to like you. Aljamain Sterling has had seventeen fights in the UFC so far. Get your hands on the latest officially licensed UFC gear and look your best whether you're in the ring or out with your friends. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. UFC 259: Who's next for Blachowicz, Adesanya, Nunes and Sterling? UFC 273: Petr Yan takes a shot at Aljamain Sterling over the Ukraine flag Petr Yan has denounced the ongoing Russia Ukraine war by previously posting a picture of two hands together both in the colours of Russia. UFC star Petr Yan says he did not appear with the Russian flag at his title rematch with Aljamain Sterling in the US last month because he did not want to "provoke" the crowd.. Yan and bitter rival Sterling clashed for a second time when they met at UFC 273 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville on April 9. Link in my bio! This was potentially going to be one of the fights of the year or one of the greatest bantamweight fights in history for the title.
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