Top-ranked bantamweight contender Aljamain Sterling speaks with Bloody Elbow ahead of his important clash with Pedro Munhoz at UFC 238, Saturday, June 8th, 2019.
Top-ranked bantamweight contender Aljamain Sterling speaks with Bloody Elbow ahead of his important clash with Pedro Munhoz at UFC 238, this Saturday, June 8th, 2019 from Chicago, Illinois. Sterling react’s to Munhoz’s explicit comments and reveals his plans to make championship weight in the event Henry Cejudo or Marlon Moraes drops out. Sterling also reflects on growing up with 20 siblings and gives an update on Al Iaquinta’s health.
Discussion Points:
- 0:23 – Who is funkier, Aljamain Sterling or Ben Askren?
- 0:50 – Why do Sterling’s opponents dislike him?
- 1:55 – Why Sterling brought up Pedro Munhoz’s drug suspension
- 3:25 – How important is a clean sport?
- 5:15 – Munhoz’s harsh comments about Sterling
- 6:55 – Stepping in for the main event
- 7:55 – How is Al Iaquinta doing post-UFC Ottawa?
- 9:13 – Funny Merab Dvalishvili stories
- 10:59 – Growing up with 20 siblings
- 12:15 – Biggest advantage over Munhoz
- 13:30 – Plans to be bantamweight champion by end of 2019
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