Although no one said they forbid it. Acc. Aljamain Sterling's MMA record is 19-3-0 as of March 2021. When I dream, I work. Nothing is more rewarding than knowing you earned your right to win! 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: Significant Strikes Landed per Minute, Str. On Saturday, Aljamain Sterling proudly hoisted the Jamaican flag after defeating Brazilian Augusto Mendes UFC in Kansas City, Missouri. [31] Sterling won the fight by submission in the third round. 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. I know the fans were enjoying that. What made the ending even stranger is that Yan was in full control of the bout. I was working as a shoe salesman at Saks Fifth, before being fired because I needed to get last minute things for school and called out of work. 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. For his last bout against Petr Yan at UFC 259, Sterling got $230,000, i.e. Sterling got . Sterling earned the victory via unanimous decision by the judges receiving scores of 29-28 across the board. Love that picture with the flag! - / 2xUNDISPUTED UFC Champ! 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. 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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. 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 . Yan lost the first fight and handed over his title to Sterling after being disqualified for an illegal knee at UFC 259. 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. Long Island's Sterling was just 1-0 as a pro at the time, and he would go on to add six more wins without a loss to his record before a torn labrum that required surgery put him on the shelf for . Sterling actually had a 97-86 edge in significant strikes at the time of the stoppage. Aljamain Sterling made his octagon debut against Cody Gibson at UFC 170 and won the fight via decision. YouTube @ FunkmasterMMA Host of. Theres nothing personal. [53], Sterling faced Jimmie Rivera on February 17, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 1. I would be all for that tbh. 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. 18, 2015 SUB Arm Triangle 3 2:11 win. Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling will put his title on the line against former two-division champ Henry Cejudo, who is coming out of retirement. When and why did you start training for fighting? And, yeah, I thought he didnt want me to be over here in the United States. Aljamain Antoine Sterling[1] (born July 31, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist. "Everything I worked for to this point, and to have the fight go like that," Sterling said. Petr Yan has recently shared his thoughts over Aljamain Sterling trying to bring in into their bantamweight title fight at UFC 273. Referee Mark Smith ruled the foul intentional, making the result a disqualification. The eventwill take place at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Ahead of the Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling rematch, Yan has taken a shot at his opponent for posing with the Ukraine flag. We've just gotta figure out when.". 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. Free shipping for many products! Wow, Tuivasa wins in true style!! Who will win the rubber match between Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes at ONE's U.S. debut Friday? 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). Sterling started his professional career 2-0, before earning a shot at the ROC Bantamweight Championship. I understand that there is some heat, some bad blood a little bit, but it's all rivalry.". But I still cant consider him a champion. 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. This will be a feature match LIVE on .@TheRokfin. He was later invited to train at Jones gym called The BombSquad.. 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 . Back in March 2021, Sterling (20-3) won the UFC bantamweight title by disqualification when Petr Yan (16-2) clocked him with an . 1), TJ Dillashaw (No. . Now, however, the Olympic gold-medalist wrestler is . Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023 Time: 8:00 pm ET Where to Watch: ESPN, NFL Network 2023 NFL Draft Best Bets and Predictions Hendon Hooker to the Seahawks (+700) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds The Seahawks are a team that has been connected to Hooker for a good chunk of the process, and the fit makes some sense. 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. in Physical Education. The Petr Yan vs Aljamain Sterling last fight last year saw Yan left Sterling unable to fight after landing an illegal knee, making Sterling the first UFC fighter in history to win a title via disqualification. 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. That's not the way I wanted to win. [62] However, on November 22, it was announced the bout was scrapped from the UFC 256 card due to undisclosed reasons[63] and the bout took place on March 6, 2021, at UFC 259. [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. Im a brown belt in BJJ, and a 2x All-American for SUNY Cortland at 133 and 141 lbs. [70] 11 of 18 MMA media outlets scored the bout for Sterling, while 5 scored it as a draw. Anything is possible. Knockdown Avg. The judges had Yan ahead 29-28, 29-28, 28-29 going into the fourth, a round Yan was convincingly winning before the illegal knee. UFC 288, Newark (ism.) @romanbravoyoung - D1 vs D3 wrestling baby! [26] However, Saenz was forced to withdraw from the bout and in turn promotional newcomer Michael Imperato was briefly linked as a replacement. Structured data. - "I thought the fight was very close; I thought I was down two rounds. I am a 18-year-old teen who loves sports ? Today it became known that Vasily Cebotari will go to the World Championships under the flag of Moldova and will perform at the tournament in the weight . Apr 10, 2022. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The Siberian star said he still doesnt consider Sterling to be the legitimate ruler of the UFCs 135lbs ranks. Sterling was expected to face Manny Gamburyan on April 18, 2015, at UFC on Fox 15. UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine, most wins in UFC Bantamweight division history, longest win streak in UFC Bantamweight division history, http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2014_Results/02-22-14MMA.pdf, "Wrestling allowed Aljamain Sterling to make his own path", "Fight Card UFC Fight Night Machida vs. Rockhold", "Aljamain Sterling earns Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt", "Aljamain Sterling on UFC Newark: 'You know why I'm here', "UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com", "Aljamain Sterling feels 'pretty good' about odds he'll fight next for UFC bantamweight title", "Aljamain Sterling on a similar path to success as mentor UFC Champ Jon Jones", "Sherdog Prospect Watch: Aljamain Sterling", "Penn State wrestler Roman Bravo-Young slated to wrestle UFC title contender Aljamain Sterling", "Aljamain Sterling on Twitter: "IT'S OFFICIAL!!! Which Bellator, Invicta, One and PFL champs could dethrone UFC titleholders? SLpM - 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. - [41] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [27] However, his signing was quickly rescinded[28] and as a result, Sterling was pulled from the event altogether.[29]. Aljamain Sterling has only lost to Bryan Caraway, Raphael Assuncao and Marlon Moraes in the UFC. Even if they do, I don't really see Cejudo getting submitted by Sterling. "But the thing is, [Yan] was turning it on. . the highest payday of his UFC career. I just took the belt off. How I line this fight: Aljamain Sterling +100 (50%), Henry Cejudo +100 (50%) Bet or Pass: 1.5u Sterling v Cejudo Goes to Decision (-125 or better) Notable Props: See above Belal Muhammad v Gilbert Burns. 3 minutes of BJJ. "The fight was fast-paced; it was a lot of action. June 8, 2019 - Win vs. Pedro Munhoz at UFC 238. This victory earned him a shot at the vacant CFFC Bantamweight Championship. I don't see him as champion. Autonomous Nonprofit Organization TV-Novosti, 20052023. . [37] Assuno was subsequently removed from the card. 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. Yan implied that Sterling tried to stir up controversy and have him banned from entering the USA. I always try to match their work ethic and push myself past my limits. Win, lose, or draw, this surgery was on the table of discussion for me. I thought it was tailor-made for me because I love one-on-one competition. 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 . Rebecca and Aljamain have been tougher for almost 10 years. Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - "I just made a big mistake and paid for it.". Trying to make it political. Earlier this []. 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. And Im gonna go get it! Yan did not carry the Russian flag into the cage when he faced bitter rival Aljamain Sterling in Florida last month. Aljamain Antoine Sterling (born July 31, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist.He currently competes in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the current UFC Bantamweight Champion. He has an Associates degree in Physical . 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. Newly-minted Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight champion . It will be Yan (16-2 MMA) vs. Sterling (20-3 MMA) who will set the record straight in the Octagon this weekend, but both fighters have been sparing outside the cage for over a year now. Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes, UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. We've gotta do the rematch. Aljamain Sterling Catches Heat Over Andrew Tate While Aljamain Sterling was not the only fighter to meet with Andrew Tate ahead of UFC 280, his particular meeting caused some unintended blowback. He would go on to defeat Claudio Ledesma by split decision to capture the title. Sterling, 31, has a 12-3 UFC record. Aljamain Sterling has had seventeen fights in the UFC so far. Aljamain Antoine Sterling was born on July 31, 1989, in Uniondale, New York, United States. 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 . The action was nonstop until that point. Oft. [8], Sterling was born in 1989 in Uniondale, New York to Jamaican parents, Cleveland and Sophia Sterling. [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. 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. He was beginning to pick Sterling apart in the third and fourth rounds with technical boxing. [66] However, on September 25, Sterling withdrew from the contest due to lingering neck issues from surgery. Yan defeated Cory Sandhagen at that event to become interim bantamweight champion. Favorite Striking technique: Leg kicks, to chop down the tree! The ref told me I was down. LAW MMA showing support for Ukraine @funkmasterMMA @MerabDvalishvil @ALIAQUINTA pic.twitter.com/8I41BnklRc. [17], He earned the nickname The Funk Master from his unorthodox wrestling style. In a perfect world, Aljamain Sterling would be days away from defending his UFC bantamweight title for the first time. WBC, IBF, WBO, WBA. Aljamain Sterling continued by reminding fans that Petr Yan had previously had a long stretch between title defenses. Yan, 29, revealed he has five fights left on his current UFC deal, with names such as former two-weight champion Henry Cejudo being touted as the American claims to be gearing up for a return from retirement. Sterling continued applying pressure in the second, but Yan was mostly nonplussed. Sterling (20-3) has now won six straight fights. [51], Sterling faced Cody Stamann on September 8, 2018, at UFC 228. Watch a . 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 . 2; Hoffmann, Palmer advance, Scoop 6 pool expected to swell beyond 3m after 10 winners, Sport picture of the day: the flying horse, Lake effect: Bubble players fight for ticket to East Lake, Hyundai Shell World Rally Team travels down under, Celebrating 25 years since Rally Australias first WRC inclusion, Austin Cindric: Wife| Net Worth| Is married| What nationality is, Petr Yan: No corner| Walkout song| Wife| Net Worth| Next Fight, Lamar Jackson: What round did get drafted| Draft pick, Joey Porter Jr: Did get drafted| Draft video| Number| Highlights, Bijan Robinson: Contract falcons| Highlights| 40 time, Coach K: Postgame interview| Post game press conference, Olympic Triathlon: Distance| Trials 2021| Record| Times| 2021, Blake Snell: Cy young| Contract| Trade| Strikeouts| Net Worth, Spencer Strider: Strikeouts| Record| Draft| Salary| Draft. A post shared by "No Mercy" (@petr_yan). For sponsorship: FunkmasterCorp@Gmail.com Funk Merch! I'm confused but glad that this fight is a five-rounder. Your login session has expired. 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. 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. Stay up to date with UFC player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. Justin Barrasso. But, now that Im here He knows thats over for him.. Sterling is the first person to become a champion due to disqualification, and since then has made two successful title defenses. Sterling is the first UFC champion to win a title by disqualification. [24] However, Sterling pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Rob Font. Then I just cut hair in school to help get by. Newark, Prudential Center, USA. - 6 minutes wrestling. American Cejudo held the belt alongside the flyweight title, before vacating them one at a time and retiring from fighting in 2020. All the hours my trainers and I put in will not go unnoticed. 07:00. The Russia native had won 10 in a row coming in, including his first seven in the UFC. Return to Bantamweight. We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from the entertainment industry. I've held a belt at 135 and 145 lbs as an amateur. . 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. Henry Cejudo makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon this weekend, challenging Aljamain Sterling for the bantamweight title in the main event of UFC 288. 622 Following. I wouldnt say that he did something champion-like either in the first or in the second fight. Aljamain Antoine Sterling is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is the current UFC Bantamweight Champion. [30] However, Gamburyan pulled out of the bout citing injury and was replaced by Takeya Mizugaki. Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land. Made that look incredibly easy, dude has some serious and very dangerous power!! [23] After controlling the majority of the fight Sterling landed a barrage of punches from the mount position causing the referee to wave off the fight late in the third round. Yan landed some hard left and right hands in the fourth round, leading to the odd finish. - Henry Cejudo-110. Str. If you remember the previous tournaments, there were situations when people in the crowd whistled. He also competed for Cage Fury Fighting Championship, where he is the former Cage Fury Fighting Championship Bantamweight Champion. Crowds of Israelis transformed a major Jerusalem thoroughfare into a sea of blue and white national flags. A literal minefield: Why the consequences of the conflict in Ukraine will be felt for decades, The father of modern arthouse: How renowned Russian director Andrey Tarkovsky transformed world cinema, Truth is our most potent weapon ex-US Navy technician behind pro-Russian Donbass Devushka collective. Aljamain Sterling is on the cusp of making UFC history. Do you have any heroes? It . 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 . 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BOLASPORT.COM - Pelatih Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti, mengonfirmasi kelahiran kembali trio BBC di timnya lewat kombinasi baru yang mereka miliki saat ini. Smiling, standing with Ukrainian flags. We think you are in United States.Update your location? Fighting the UFC means a lot to me. Turcios, who was born and raised in the United States, will be joining the likes of current bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling, Petr Yan (No. 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. [7] Sterling is the first UFC champion to win a title by disqualification. Because of tough sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States, Yan has been dealt a major blow as his usual corner members cannot get visas. 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. 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. [49], Sterling faced Brett Johns on April 21, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 128. [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. It was not the behavior of someone who had just achieved a longtime dream of becoming UFC champion. [73][74][75], Sterling is scheduled to face Henry Cejudo on May 6, 2023 at UFC 288.[76]. LAS VEGAS -- Aljamain Sterling unhooked the UFC belt from around his waist and let it fall to the Octagon mat with a thud. [2], Sterling started his amateur career in 2009 with a submission win. A notable difference to Yans previous visits to the Octagon was the absence of the Russian flag, which he usually proudly parades before and after fights. Well done to him, he believes in his strength and visualizes it. Yan. Rebecca Cruz is Aljamain Sterlings girlfriend. Sterling defeated Sean Santella via unanimous decision to capture his second professional title. Original file (SVG file, nominally 1,500 1,050 pixels, file size: 201 KB) File information. UFC 259 takeaways: Israel Adesanya's star won't fade; DQ spoils memorable performance. The Houston Texans have an angry quarterback in Deshaun Watson. We serve you with the latest breaking news, exclusive fighter interviews, videos and more. Sterling won his next two fights against Augusto Mendes and Renan Barao via unanimous decision in 2017. [13] After years of absence in wrestling competition, Sterling wrestled and grappled two-time NCAA DI wrestling All-American and sophomore from Penn State Roman Bravo-Young, on December 22, 2020, at the NLWC IV. Feb 17, 2019 - Win vs. Jimmie Rivera. Won the CFFC Bantamweight Championship. Before our tournament it already wasnt allowed to go out with flags, said Yan, according to Match TV. He was also the former Cage Fury Fighting Championships bantamweight Champion.