Yan implied that Sterling tried to stir up controversy and have him banned from entering the USA. Here is is full MMA record from his professional career: June 6, 2020 - Win vs. Cory Sandhagen at UFC 250. Real Madrid disebut memiliki aset yang mendekati trio BBC ( Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale, dan Cristiano Ronaldo). Back in March 2021, Sterling (20-3) won the UFC bantamweight title by disqualification when Petr Yan (16-2) clocked him with an . Zombie defeated Dan Ige in his last fight after a disappointing defeat against Brian Ortega. It was a truly incredible performance and a great way to represent Long Island. Comment who I should do a video on next!If you liked this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more MMA videos like this!Kiiyon . I started training because I saw a former teammate/colleague - Jon Jones - training, and I also saw a few TUF shows. [37] Assuno was subsequently removed from the card. [17], He earned the nickname The Funk Master from his unorthodox wrestling style. 2 min read. We all know why he does it [writes to me]. Aljamain Sterling made his octagon debut against Cody Gibson at UFC 170 and won the fight via decision. Trying to make it political. He landed two hard jumping knees to Yan's head in the first round. Def. UFC 273 is just a matter of days away and the buzz for the event is through the roof. 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 . 135 lbs Devin Haney Vasyl Lomachenko VS May 20, 2023. I don't see him as champion. Yan and Sterling came in ranked Nos. Ele tambm foi Campeo Peso-Galo no Cage Fury Fighting Championships. [21] Sterling won the fight via unanimous decision.[22]. Other resolutions: 320 224 pixels | 640 448 pixels | 1,024 717 pixels | 1,280 896 pixels | 2,560 1,792 pixels | 1,500 1,050 pixels. Get the latest UFC news on Aljamain Sterling. [20] However Martins was eventually injured as well and replaced by fellow UFC newcomer Cody Gibson. Read RT Privacy policy to find out more. The 32-year-old bantamweight ch [69] Sterling won the close bout and defended the title via split decision. @funkmasterMMA. I would be all for that tbh. "Everything I worked for to this point, and to have the fight go like that," Sterling said. [46] However, Yahya pulled out from the event on November 7, 2017, due to injury,[47] and was replaced by Marlon Moraes. Avg. Yan did not carry the Russian flag into the cage when he faced bitter rival Aljamain Sterling in Florida last month. MMA. . 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"I was trying to continue even being like that. The showdown was a re-run of the pairs contentious meeting of 12 months previously, when Yan lost his bantamweight title after landing an illegal knee strike on his rival. Basically, he's essentially faking an injury you avoid a rematch wait Yan who beat him and outwrestled him (the self proclaimed Khabib of that division). WBC, IBF, WBO, WBA. Referee Mark Smith ruled the foul intentional, making the result a disqualification. "I didn't mean to throw an illegal strike," Yan wrote. [], 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. Ranks in any martial arts styles: I'm a brown belt under Matt "The Great" Serra, black belt in wrestling, a third degree black-belt in Funk-Jitsu, and I just got a stripe for having wicked muscles. The Siberian star said he still doesnt consider Sterling to be the legitimate ruler of the UFCs 135lbs ranks. The Houston Texans have an angry quarterback in Deshaun Watson. The Russia native had won 10 in a row coming in, including his first seven in the UFC. [45], Sterling was expected to face Rani Yahya on December 9, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 123. Raimondi's legitimate questions: Lesnar back in the UFC? 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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. He started wrestling to stay away from the prevalent gang life in his surroundings. Aljamain Sterling is an American bantamweight fighter currently holding the UFC Bantamweight Title. Sig. [12][2] Sterling graduated from Cortland with a bachelor's degree in physical education. Please logout and login again. TRAINING: We've worked a lot on reaction time, brain training, standup, and my personal favorite wrestling. Instead, he's still rehabbing and recovering from major neck surgery. This will be a feature match LIVE on .@TheRokfin. He won the fight by TKO with just two seconds left in the first round. You can share this story on social media: Subscribe to RT newsletter to get news highlights of the day right in your mailbox, Petr Yan was without the Russian tricolor for his last bout. Jeff Bottari / Zuffa LLC, EUs largest economy cant do without China leading carmaker, Top Zelensky adviser lashes out at Merkel, Brits urged to swear oath to their king for first time, Islamic State caliph killed in Syria Erdogan, Epstein papers expose his elite contacts media, The British are showing signs of goodwill to China, but they aren't the ones calling the shots. The bout with Sterling proceeded as scheduled at a catchweight of 140 lbs. - Hes dangerous, it would be interesting for me to fight him, said Yan. He was starting to absolutely take control of that fight. 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. I don't know. UFC 288, Newark (ism.) Only one win away from setting the record for most consecutive bantamweight title defenses, he is not going to allow a partially torn bicep . . Carroll's and general manager John Schneider's investigation of Jalen Carter obviously found more red flags. Aljamain Sterling. Sterling earned the victory via unanimous decision by the judges receiving scores of 29-28 across the board. Although no one said they forbid it. 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. What ranks and titles have you held? On December 9, 2017, Sterling lost his fight against Marlon Moraes via knockout in the first round. - Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) March 21, 2021. Link in my bio! We have a big bantamweight title fight in the works for UFC 287 on April 8th between the current champion, Aljamain Sterling, and the former UFC double champ and Olympic gold medalist wrestler . Return to Bantamweight. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-1diosym{color:black;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1diosym{color:#fff;}}Published21:22,08 April 2022 BST.css-7su1ft{color:#666666;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-7su1ft{color:#72B97D;}}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-7su1ft{color:#666666;}}| Last updated21:22,08 April 2022 BST. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images) - 2NR5GTK from Alamy's library of millions of . Str. [34] Despite dominating the first round, Sterling began to tire and would go on to lose the following two rounds and lose via split decision. Sterling (20-3) has now won six straight fights. 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. Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. Since losing his fight against Marlon Moraes, Sterling has won all eight fights from 2018 to 2022, including a championship and two defenses. Aljamain is an American mixed martial artist, a professional since 2011. 2023 NFL Draft Date, Time and Where to Watch. Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? On Saturday, Aljamain Sterling proudly hoisted the Jamaican flag after defeating Brazilian Augusto Mendes UFC in Kansas City, Missouri. Theres nothing personal. 18, 2015 SUB Arm Triangle 3 2:11 win. But those were the extremely bizarre circumstances of Saturday's UFC bantamweight title fight at UFC 259. I finally feel like all the hard work and dedication I put into making this a career hasn't been for nothing. "Sorry, fans. He was also the former Cage Fury Fighting Championships bantamweight Champion. UFC 280 (10/22/22) Sterling stopped TJ Dillashaw via strikes at 3:44 of the second round to retain his UFC bantamweight title, UFC 273 (4/9/22) Sterling won a five-round split decision over Petr Yan to retain his UFC bantamweight title, UFC 259 (3/6/21) Sterling defeated Petr Yan via disqualification (illegal knee) at 4:29 of the fourth round to win the UFC bantamweight title, UFC 250 (6/6/20) Sterling submitted Cory Sandhagen via rear naked choke at 1:28 of the first round, UFC 238 (6/8/19) Sterling won a three round unanimous decision over Pedro Munhoz, UFC on ESPN (2/17/19) Sterling won a three round unanimous decision over Jimmie Rivera, UFC 228 (9/8/18) Sterling submitted Cody Stamann via modified kneebar at 3:42 of the second round, UFC Fight Night (4/21/18) Sterling won a three round unanimous decision over Brett Johns, UFC Fight Night (12/9/17) Sterling was knocked out by Marlon Moraes at 1:07 of the first round, UFC 214 (7/29/17) Sterling won a three round unanimous decision over Renan Barao, UFC on FOX (4/15/17) Sterling won a three round unanimous decision over Augusto Mendes, UFC on FOX (1/28/17) Sterling lost a three round split decision to Raphael Assuncao, UFC Fight Night (5/29/16) Sterling lost a three round split decision to Bryan Caraway, UFC Fight Night (12/10/15) Sterling submitted Johnny Eduardo via guillotine choke at 4:28 of the second round, UFC on FOX (4/18/15) Sterling submitted Takeya Mizugaki via arm triangle at 2:11 of the third round, UFC Fight Night (7/16/14) Sterling stopped Hugo Viana via strikes at 3:50 of the third round, UFC 170 (2/22/14) Sterling won a three round unanimous decision over Cody Gibson. Thats what I live by. Uniondale NY linktr.ee/funkmastermma Born 1989 Joined May 2011. Stay up to date with UFC player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. The eventwill take place at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Its your skill set against my skill set. Aljamain "Funk Master" Sterling is an American professional mixed martial artist and the UFC bantamweight champion. Sterling captured the Raging Wolf amateur Bantamweight Championship and Extreme FC amateur Featherweight Championship along the way.[18]. [24] However, Sterling pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Rob Font. The fight took place on February 22, 2014, in Las Vegas, United States. That's not the way I envisioned this. Petr Yan has had no lack of words for Ajamain Sterling in the lead up to UFC 273 this weekend, on Saturday, April 9th. 135 lbs Aljamain Sterling Henry Cejudo VS May 6, 2023. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. He had an amusing professional record of 8-0 before signing a multiple-fight contract with the UFC. 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. / 2xUNDISPUTED UFC Champ! [57], Sterling faced Cory Sandhagen on June 6, 2020, at UFC 250 in a bout that UFC president Dana White confirmed to be a bantamweight title eliminator. LAS VEGAS A vicious, intentional knee to the head of a downed Aljamain Sterling cost Petr Yan his bantamweight title on Saturday at Apex on the main . The caption for the picture from Sterling was, "My team and I support Ukraine". Who will win the rubber match between Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes at ONE's U.S. debut Friday? 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 . He was later invited to train at Jones gym called The BombSquad.. [41] He won the fight by unanimous decision. UFC bantamweight Aljamain Sterling offers a glimpse into his thoughts on his Feb. 17 fight against Jimmie Rivera at UFC Phoenix during a train ride into Manhattan on Feb. 4, 2019. @TheWeeklyScraps. Who you guys got? Aljamain Sterling-120. He became the first fighter in UFC history to win a championship by disqualification. [26] However, Saenz was forced to withdraw from the bout and in turn promotional newcomer Michael Imperato was briefly linked as a replacement. [72] Following a shoulder dislocation suffered by Dillashaw in the first, Sterling defended the title via TKO in the second round, marking his first victory by strikes in nearly eight years. But I'm more inclined that Dillashaw will win, said Yan when asked who would prevail in a match-up between Sterling and Dillashaw. The UFC has allowed its stable of Russian fighters to continue to compete freely, although there has been no official statement on its flag policy. [2] To stay away from the prevalent gang life in which some of his brothers joined, Sterling started wrestling at Uniondale High School in 2004. A STERLING vs H CEJUDO - MMA Odds & Lines. Maybe Ill arrive at this later., Yan, whose losses to Sterling are the only blemishes in his 10-fight UFC career, joked that there was still something clownish about his rival, butits not bad clowns are also funny.. Im a brown belt in BJJ, and a 2x All-American for SUNY Cortland at 133 and 141 lbs. Do you have any heroes? In a perfect world, Aljamain Sterling would be days away from defending his UFC bantamweight title for the first time. What made the ending even stranger is that Yan was in full control of the bout. [8], Sterling was born in 1989 in Uniondale, New York to Jamaican parents, Cleveland and Sophia Sterling. I belong to a place situated at the head of The India, The City of temples, the city of love and passion, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir. If you remember the previous tournaments, there were situations when people in the crowd whistled. I'm confused but glad that this fight is a five-rounder. Aljamain Sterling is on the cusp of making UFC history. I am a 18-year-old teen who loves sports ? as top-tier MMA promotions went from being part of a niche sport to flag bearers for one of the most popular sports in the world. As Aljamain Sterling concedes, it can depend on whom you ask, but still it feels as though the UFC bantamweight champion does not garner the respect his rsum deserves. Sterling had a strong start to the fight. Everyone knows where Im from. Boxing. 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. Sterling got interested in mixed martial arts by watching a few of The Ultimate Fighter shows and Jon Jones training. Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. BJPENN.COM is your premier source for all MMA News. Russian UFC fighter Petr Yan is set to face Aljamain Sterling in a rematch this Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida. He still was in college at Cortland, where he twice earned Division III All-American status as a wrestler. Yan landed some hard left and right hands in the fourth round, leading to the odd finish. Choose from our latest styles in clothing, fight posters, and much more. 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. Yan took to Twitter afterward, apologizing and wishing a "speedy recovery" to Sterling. Sterling is the first person to become a champion due to disqualification, and since then has made two successful title defenses. [2][9] He grew up with seven full siblings and at least 12 half-siblings. Aljamain Sterling's UFC fights have made him a cumulative earning of $1,248,000 as per The Sports Daily. We just avoided a provocative moment.. Televzis vsrls 09:30. 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. [39] Sterling lost the fight via split decision. But I still cant consider him a champion. Yan defeated Cory Sandhagen at that event to become interim bantamweight champion. . An interim could have been made ages ago once we found out Aljo was getting surgery. 07:00. UFC star Aljamain Sterling has revealed he is feeling "sick and gross" after turning from Funk Master to Chunk Master following his win against Petr Yan. 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. [40], Sterling faced Augusto Mendes on April 15, 2017, at UFC on Fox 24. Hes tried to make it political. Sterling faced Johnny Eduardo on December 10, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 80. [52] He won the fight via submission in the second round. 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. 622 Following. Sterling is the first UFC champion to win a title by disqualification. Aljamain Sterling continued by reminding fans that Petr Yan had previously had a long stretch between title defenses. It doesnt matter if hes in the top 5. Anything is possible. The two meet for the second time inside the Octagon, competing in the co-main event at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Why you throw that knee, I couldn't tell you.". . He was starting to win the fight. "I thought the fight was very close; I thought I was down two rounds. Alex is on a winning streak of 20 fights and has been undefeated in the UFC. Aljamain Sterling has had seventeen fights in the UFC so far. Sterling then got on his knees and put his head to the canvas. Yes, he said before the fight that this would be the biggest robbery. BOLASPORT.COM - Pelatih Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti, mengonfirmasi kelahiran kembali trio BBC di timnya lewat kombinasi baru yang mereka miliki saat ini. After how he looked against Sandhagen, I was already getting ready to see TJ against the winner of Yan/Aljo 2, i.e. Size of this PNG preview of this SVG file: 800 560 pixels. [65], A rematch with Yan was expected to take place on October 30, 2021, at UFC 267. This victory will allow Sterling to advance to a career record of . Turcios, who was born and raised in the United States, will be joining the likes of current bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling, Petr Yan (No. the highest payday of his UFC career. [53], Sterling faced Jimmie Rivera on February 17, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 1. Sterling was expected to face Mitch Gagnon at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine on October 4, 2014. Earlier this []. All rights reserved. Autonomous Nonprofit Organization TV-Novosti, 20052023. Crowds of Israelis transformed a major Jerusalem thoroughfare into a sea of blue and white national flags. [10][2], Unable to catch up with the grades to reach Division I, Sterling opted to enroll at Morrisville State College where he continued wrestling. . 1 and 2, respectively, in ESPN's MMA bantamweight rankings. I thought it was tailor-made for me because I love one-on-one competition. 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. [11] After the freshman year, Sterling transferred to Cortland and eventually became a two-time NCAA Division III All-American with a record of 8727. UFC 288: Here are the pros picks and odds for the Newark main event, "I didn't think you were serious" - Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo have a sincere conversation at fighter hotel ahead of their UFC 288 clash, UFC champion Aljamain Sterling reveals plans to fight for second title after upcoming Henry Cejudo clash, Aljamain Sterling responds to a fan calling Luke Rockhold a quitter following former UFC star's loss against Mike Perry at BKFC 41, UFC Predictions: UFC 288: Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo, Aljamain Sterling vs Henry Cejudo UFC head-to-head record, NFL Players with the most Super Bowl wins, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States. As of April 11, 2023, he is #6 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. This big win over Cory Sandhagen came from a rear-naked choke in the first round. Sep 8, 2018 - Win vs. Cody Stamann at UFC 228. I always try to match their work ethic and push myself past my limits. Rebecca Cruz is an American Beauty Fitness Expert. - Shop a range ofAljamain Sterlingshirts & merchandise sold officially by the UFC featuring a huge variety of original designs in sizes XS-5XL. 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. That is in large due to Patrick Mahomes and Eric Bieniemy.
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