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Aljamain Sterling scoffs at UFC 292 fight with Sean O’Malley in Boston: ‘I wanna go back to the West Coast’

Aljamain Sterling scoffs at Boston fight with Sean O'Malley UFC 282 I wanna go back West CoastDespite welcoming an immediate title defense against the surging, Sean O’Malley off the back of last night’s win over former duel-weight champion, Henry Cejudo, undisputed bantamweight kingpin, Aljamain Sterling is less than interested in a potential Boston, Massachusetts showdown in August at UFC 292. Headlining at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey last night […]

Aljamain Sterling scoffs at Boston fight with Sean O'Malley UFC 282 I wanna go back West Coast

Despite welcoming an immediate title defense against the surging, Sean O’Malley off the back of last night’s win over former duel-weight champion, Henry Cejudo, undisputed bantamweight kingpin, Aljamain Sterling is less than interested in a potential Boston, Massachusetts showdown in August at UFC 292.

Headlining at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey last night in the main event of UFC 288, Sterling managed to successfully defend his bantamweight crown for the third straight occasion, landing a close, competitive split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47) victory over former undisputed bantamweight and flyweight champion, Cejudo.

Becoming the first bantamweight champion in Octagon history to successfully defend his championship on three consecutive occasions, Uniondale native, Sterling was immediately joined in the cage by the #2 ranked contender, O’Malley – setting up a fight with the Montana native later this summer.

And according to UFC president, Dana White, the idea of an August 19. pairing of the duo at a targeted UFC 292 card in Boston, Massachusetts – fits the bill.

Aljamain Sterling prefers West Coast battle with Sean O’Malley next

However, as per Sterling, the opportunity to fight in Boston – giving his New York home base has been scoffed at, with the Serra-Longo MMA staple preferring a trip to Las Vegas for his next bantamweight title defense. 

“That is news to me, man – I dont’t wanna go to Boston,” Aljamain Sterling told TSN reporter, Aaron Bronsteter. “Dana (White), I’ve been trying to fight at the T-Mobile [Arena] for God know’s how long. Can we just fight in [Las] Vegas?”

“I wanna fight in Vegas where it’s nice and hot, go to a pool party,” Aljamain Sterling explained. “Boston’s cool, but, you know, I wanna go back to the West Coast. And he’s (Sean O’Malley) gonna be a [fan] favorite – he’s gonna be a favorite over there. I know there’s a big Irish crowd over there. So, whatever, it is what it is 

Henry Cejudo weighs up second MMA retirement in wake of UFC 288 title loss

Henry CejudoHenry Cejudo may be calling it quits once again after coming up short in his return to the Octagon on Saturday night. ‘Triple C’ fell short in his bantamweight title bid at UFC 288, dropping a debatable split decision to reigning 135-pound champion Aljamain Sterling. Following the contest, Cejudo spoke with Joe Rogan inside the […]

Henry Cejudo

Henry Cejudo may be calling it quits once again after coming up short in his return to the Octagon on Saturday night.

‘Triple C’ fell short in his bantamweight title bid at UFC 288, dropping a debatable split decision to reigning 135-pound champion Aljamain Sterling. Following the contest, Cejudo spoke with Joe Rogan inside the Octagon where he admitted to feeling confused, not only about the decision, but about his future in the sport.

“Yeah, I mean it was close, but Aljamain did his job. He got the victory,” Cejudo said. “It sucks [because] I hate losing, but it’s also been three years and I just don’t know where to take it from here Joe. I’m a little confused right now. It’s like Ricky Bobby. If I’m not first, I’m last. If I can’t beat Aljo… My biggest goal was to go up to 145 pounds. If I can’t get the victory over [Sterling], I just don’t know where that puts me.”

Asked if Saturday night’s main event would be his last appearance inside the Octagon, Henry Cejudo was non-committal, suggesting that he needed to think about his future before making an emotional decision.

“I think we go back and think about it. Like I said, if I’m not first, I’m last,” Cejudo continued. “I want to talk to Dana, but I gotta talk to my wife. Who knows. This may be the last of me in the Octagon.”

Henry Cejudo Speaks on Potential Retirement at Post-Fight Press Event

Appearing at the UFC 288 post-fight press conference, Henry Cejudo was still understandably dejected following his defeat. Asked by a media member if he had any more thoughts on retirement during the minutes it took him to go from the cage to backstage, ‘Triple C’ was once again uncertain about his future, but expressed a strong desire to spend more time with his daughter.

He also revealed that he and his wife are currently expecting their second child, something that will undoubtedly play into his decision once he makes it.

“I don’t know, man. I gotta lay back. My wife’s pregnant, we’re getting ready to have another kid and even these last two to three months, not being able to give my kid that attention… I’m a good father,” Cejudo said. “I love spending time with my kid. I love playing with them and it’s just cutting weight, not holding her. Kind of neglecting that. Having a lot of my training partners play with her. A lot of you people don’t give a f*ck, but my time with my kid means the world to me, especially the fact that I have another on the way.”

If Henry Cejudo chooses to retire, he will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most successful competitors in the history of the sport. As an Olympic gold medalist, ‘Triple C’ is already part of an elite group of world-class athletes. Matched with his status a two-division UFC champion, Cejudo is an undeniable icon in combat sports and should be recognized as such.

Conor McGregor rips Henry Cejudo after UFC 288 loss: ‘He done the splits like a stripper’

Conor McGregorConor McGregor took a dig at fellow former two-division champion Henry Cejudo following Saturday night’s UFC 288 main event. ‘Triple C’ came up short in his quest to become a three-time champion, suffering a closely-contested split decision loss to the reigning 135-pound king, Aljamain Sterling. Following the announcement, Conor McGregor took to Twtter in order […]

Conor McGregor

Conor McGregor took a dig at fellow former two-division champion Henry Cejudo following Saturday night’s UFC 288 main event.

‘Triple C’ came up short in his quest to become a three-time champion, suffering a closely-contested split decision loss to the reigning 135-pound king, Aljamain Sterling. Following the announcement, Conor McGregor took to Twtter in order to take a shot at the Olympic gold medalist.

“Easiest money I’ve ever made. Not a scratch on Aljo! Congrats Funkmaster! Good little fighter is Henry but give it a rest with these agendas all the time. The guy is sub 20 fights in his career. His little feints an all ahaha omg please teach me mastermind lol. Done the splits like a stripper and got dumped on his ass he did hahaha oh lord it’s tasty, @ProperWhiskey,” McGregor tweeted.

Conor McGregor Had Aljamain Sterling Up Four Rounds to One at UFC 288

While the bout was incredibly close with some suggesting Henry Cejudo did enough to dethrone ‘Funk Master’, the majority of fans online appeared to agree with the decision, as does Conor McGregor who revealed in another social media post that he had Sterling winning the bout 4-1, or 49-46.

Walking out of his third UFC title defense with gold still wrapped around his waist, Aljamain Sterling will now turn his attention to No. 2 ranked contender Sean O’Malley. Following Saturday night’s main event, O’Malley stepped inside the Octagon for a heated face off with ‘Funk Master’ that nearly got out of hand. During their profanity-laced exchange, the two men appeared to agree on a September setting for their highly anticipated bantamweight title fight.

While it won’t be September, Conor McGregor is also slated for a fall return to the Octagon as he is expected to square off with high-octane lightweight striker ‘Iron’ Michael Chandler. Before the two men strap on the four-ounce gloves, they will coach opposite one another on the 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter, set to begin airing later this month.

Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley get into profanity-laced exchange at UFC 288

Aljamain SterlingWith Aljamain Sterling’s successful defense of the UFC bantamweight championship on Saturday night, the stage has been set for a clash between the ‘Funk Master’ and colorful fan-favorite ‘Sugar’ Sean O’Malley. Sterling once again walked away with a win by the skin of his teeth, securing a debatable split decision victory over returning Olympic gold […]

Aljamain Sterling

With Aljamain Sterling’s successful defense of the UFC bantamweight championship on Saturday night, the stage has been set for a clash between the ‘Funk Master’ and colorful fan-favorite ‘Sugar’ Sean O’Malley.

Sterling once again walked away with a win by the skin of his teeth, securing a debatable split decision victory over returning Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo at UFC 288. Following the announcement, Sterling was joined by Joe Rogan who then welcomed Sean O’Malley into the cage. Stepping into the Octagon for a face off, the two men took a series of profanity-laced digs at one another that had the entire Prudential Center enthralled.

Things nearly got out of hand as Merab Dvalishvili, who was in Aljamain Sterling’s corner for his title defense, put on O’Malley’s jacket. The men were quickly separated and O’Malley exited the cage with his Michael Jackson cosplay piece intact as Sterling turned his attention toward the hostile New Jersey crowd.

Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley Agree on a Scrap in September

September appears to be the favored date for their inevitable bantamweight title fight. That would likely be UFC 293, an event that has no official fights scheduled or announced at this time.

Sean O’Malley earned his spot as the No. 2 ranked contender in the division with a highly-contestable split decision win over former 135-pound champion Petr Yan at UFC 280 last October. O’Malley will go into the bout on a four-fight win streak and a winner in six of his last seven. Meanwhile, Aljamain Sterling has scored nine-straight wins dating back to 2018, making him one of, if not the greatest bantamweight in UFC history.

Are you excited to see Aljamain Sterling vs. Sean O’Malley?

UFC 288 Results: Aljamain Sterling, Belal Muhammad Headline Main Event Card Winners

It wasn’t easy, but Aljamain Sterling closed out UFC 288 with a new career highlight in a split decision win over Henry Cejudo in the main event from the…

It wasn’t easy, but Aljamain Sterling closed out UFC 288 with a new career highlight in a split decision win over Henry Cejudo in the main event from the…

Aljamain Sterling defends title, nabs close split decision win over Henry Cejudo – UFC 288 Highlights

Aljamain Sterling defends title with close split decision win Henry Cejudo UFC 288Making history tonight in the main event of UFC 288 in Newark, New Jersey — Aljamain Sterling becomes the first bantamweight champion in Octagon history to successfully defend his title on three occasions, landing a split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47) victory over challenger, Henry Cejudo. Headlining UFC 288 at the Prudential Center, Sterling managed to […]

Aljamain Sterling defends title with close split decision win Henry Cejudo UFC 288

Making history tonight in the main event of UFC 288 in Newark, New Jersey — Aljamain Sterling becomes the first bantamweight champion in Octagon history to successfully defend his title on three occasions, landing a split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47) victory over challenger, Henry Cejudo.

Headlining UFC 288 at the Prudential Center, Sterling managed to add to prior successful title defences against former champions, Petr Yan, and common-foe, T.J. Dillashaw last year in tonight’s victory over Cejudo — narrowly edging out the Los Angeles-born contender over the course of five hard-fought rounds.

Avoiding considerable periods on the canvas following numerous takedowns from Olympic gold medalist, Cejudo, Uniondale native and Serra-Longo Fight Team staple, Sterling managed to turn in an impressive display on the feet over the course of five rounds before landing a close, split decision triumph to retain his crown.

And in the immediate aftermath of his main event victory, Sterling was joined in the Octagon by surging #2 ranked contender, Sean O’Malley — with the duo agreeing to fight next, with the champion suggesting a September showdown later this year.

Below, catch the highlights from Aljamain Sterling’s victory over Henry Cejudo at UFC 288