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Aljamain Sterling teases UFC title defense against Sean O’Malley next: ‘Getting ready for ‘Sugar”

Aljamain Sterling Sean O'Malley Despite claims from Dominance MMA leader, Ali Abdelaziz that his client, former duel-weight UFC champion, Henry Cejudo will snap his three-year MMA retirement to compete for undisputed bantamweight gold against champion, Alajmain Sterling, the latter appears to have focus set on #1 ranked contender, Sean O’Malley next, instead. Sterling, the current undisputed bantamweight champion, co-headlined […]

Despite claims from Dominance MMA leader, Ali Abdelaziz that his client, former duel-weight UFC champion, Henry Cejudo will snap his three-year MMA retirement to compete for undisputed bantamweight gold against champion, Alajmain Sterling, the latter appears to have focus set on #1 ranked contender, Sean O’Malley next, instead.

Sterling, the current undisputed bantamweight champion, co-headlined UFC 280 back in October of this year in Abu Dhabi, UAE – successfully defending his undisputed crown with a second round ground strikes TKO win over former two-time champion, T.J. Dillashaw.

In the time since, Aljamain Sterling has been linked with a host of potential opponents for his next title fight, including both Marlon Vera and Cory Sandhagen – who have both since been matched to fight each other in February, as well as title fights with both O’Malley, and the aforenoted, Cejudo.

Sharing a post at the turn of the New Year, Sterling teased a return fight against Montana native in his next Octagon appearance, detailing how his training for 2022 had come to a close.

“Last workout of 2022!” Aljamain Sterling said on his official Instagram account. “Getting ready for @sugasean (Sean O’Malley) (backpack emoji)

Initially winning the undisputed title in a highly-publicized disqualification win over former champion, Petr Yan last year, Aljamain Sterling successfully unified the titles in April of last year in a rematch win over the Russian, prior to his October finish of Dillashaw.

At the same Abu Dhabi, UAE event, O’Malley earned the #1 rank in the official bantamweight pile with a close split decision win over Yan. And in the time since, has insisted he will likely wait to fight for a title in his next Octagon walk, rather than defend his status as number one contender.

Aljamain Sterling has been linked with a UFC 285 title clash against Henry Cejudo

Sterling had been linked continually with a title fight opposite Cejudo in March of this year at UFC 285, however, the matchup has yet to be officially announced by the organization.

Henry Cejudo lists his top 5 fighters to watch out for in 2023

Former UFC Flyweight and Bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo has shared his views on several fighters you should keep eye on as we enter 2023. Prospects such as Jack Della Maddalena and Muhammad Mokaev broke through in 2022 and introduced themselves to the mixed martial arts world. As the number of fighters on the UFC roster […]

Former UFC Flyweight and Bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo has shared his views on several fighters you should keep eye on as we enter 2023.

Prospects such as Jack Della Maddalena and Muhammad Mokaev broke through in 2022 and introduced themselves to the mixed martial arts world. As the number of fighters on the UFC roster grows so does the talent pool and with it comes the likelihood of new champions being on the rise.

One man who knows exactly what it takes to become a champion is Henry Cejudo. The former flyweight and bantamweight champion is anticipated to return to competition himself this year with a potential matchup against Aljamain Sterling to be had.

Cejudo is well aware of the challenge he faces returning to the bantamweight division, a weight class that many perceive to be holding the greatest depth of talent across the promotion.

So much so that in an interview with The Schmo, Henry Cejudo listed his five fighters whom he considered to be some of the best prospects heading into 2023. Including fellow bantamweight contender, Umar Nurmagomedov.

Henry Cejudo Lists Five Prospects For 2023

“I’m gonna have to say Khamzat Chimaev, Bo Nickal, Umar Nurmagomedov, the 125-pounder [Amir Albazi] that just knocked out the Brazilian… I call him ‘The Iraqi Nightmare’,” Henry Cejudo said. “Who was number five? Oh, [Rafael] Fiziev.” (Transcribed by MMANews)

For anyone following the sport the names he suggested should come as no surprise with each contender on the list having an extremely successful 2022.

Should Cejudo follow through on his claim to return to competition this year, it is likely he will expect to walk straight into a title shot against Aljamain Sterling. However, should the UFC want for him to earn his shot at the 125-pound belt a matchup against surging contender Umar Nurmagomedov may be a great place for him to do so?

Of the five Henry Cejudo listed, who do you believe has the best chance at becoming a UFC champion?

Henry Cejudo Reveals Top 5 Names To Watch In 2023

Former UFC Flyweight and Bantamweight Champion Henry Cejudo recently shared his thoughts on UFC fighters worth keeping an eye on in 2023. The former Olympic gold medalist is preparing for a 2023 comeback. The rumored bout is a showdown with current UFC…

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John Dodson claims he could have landed UFC flyweight title before Henry Cejudo: ‘That could have been me’

Former UFC flyweight title challenger, John Dodson claims he likely could have finally struck gold following the trade containing two-time foe, Demetrious Johnson back in 2018, preventing a double-champion reign of the retired, Henry Cejudo. Dodson, who challenged for undisputed UFC flyweight gold back in both 2013 and 2015, dropped a pair of unanimous decision […]

Dodson, who challenged for undisputed UFC flyweight gold back in both 2013 and 2015, dropped a pair of unanimous decision losses to Kentucky fan-favorite, Johnson, before eventually departing the UFC back in 2020.

In his final Octagon appearance, the New Mexico veteran dropped a unanimous judging loss to the now-#3 ranked bantamweight contender, Merab Dvalishvili, following a 2016 return to the bantamweight limit.

Competing recently in a winning effort over fellow Octagon veteran, Francisco Rivera back in April where he landed a unanimous decision win in New Orleans, Dodson is set to feature at this weekend’s co-promoted event between Bellator MMA and Rizin FF, taking on Hideo Tokoro at the flyweight limit.

John Dodson admits he likely could have taken UFC flyweight gold eventually

Reflecting on his flyweight division departure following his loss to Johnson back in 2015, Dodson claimed he likely could have eventually landed Octagon spoils instead of former duel-weight champion and Olympic gold medalist, Cejudo.

“Looking back on my fight career, I’m one of the best flyweights in the world,” John Dodson said on Rizin FF’s YouTube channel. “Henry Cejudo sealed the 125lbs title after I vacated the division, and that could have been me.”

“I’m seeing myself still being in the top three and being the best flyweight in the entire world,” John Dodson explained. “So I’m going to out there and show the rest of the world that I still can do it.”

Winning The Ultimate Fighter 14 back in 2011 with a finale victory over former two-time bantamweight champion, T.J. Dillashaw, Dodson also holds notable victories over the likes of Jussier Formiga, John Moraga, Manvel Gamburyan, Eddie Wineland, Pedro Munhoz, and Nathaniel Wood, however, his triumph over Dillashaw remains a standout moment for him.

“Knocking out T.J. Dillashaw was a phenomenal thing because I got to ahead and introduce the world to the brutal capabilities that I have and (my) unique personality,” Dodson explained. “Then also the first one with Demetrious Johnson, I went toe-to-toe with the world’s greatest fighter and I looked pretty much equal to him.” (Transcribed by BJPENN.com)

Henry Cejudo Shares Why Aljamain Sterling Fight Still Isn’t Official

Former UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo has clarified why his potential fight against Aljamain Sterling hasn’t been finalized. Cejudo will likely make his return next year after unretiring in 2022. He re-entered the USADA testing pool after more than two years away from the competition. Cejudo vacated the bantamweight title following a win over Dominick…

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Henry Cejudo Criticizes The Apex For Upcoming Bantamweight Fight

Former UFC Flyweight and Bantamweight Champion Henry Cejudo recently gave his take on Cory Sandhagen vs. Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera. Sandhagen and Vera will meet at the UFC Apex in the main event of UFC Fight Night 219 in February. In a recent vid…

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