Aljamain Sterling would not flip down an opportunity on the UFC featherweight title if he was supplied one after his efficiency at UFC Vegas 116.
Sterling shared the Octagon with Yousef Zalal contained in the Meta Apex final Saturday. “The Funk Grasp” gained by unanimous choice, marking his second consecutive victory. Sterling’s most up-to-date loss was in opposition to Movsar Evloev, and he continues to problem the judges’ choices.
On the UFC Vegas 116 post-fight press convention, Sterling advised reporters that he believes Evloev ought to pursue a featherweight title shot in opposition to Alexander Volkanovskiy, however he has no drawback competing within the battle as an alternative (by way of MMAJunkie).
“You all noticed Moffsar vs. Lerone Murphy, and I am simply saying I let the followers resolve. I let the UFC management resolve. I feel Moffsar deserves it,” Sterling mentioned. “But when they provide me a possibility, I am not going to say no. I am not going to say, ‘This man deserves it (as an alternative).'” If they provide it to me, I will take it. I will do my greatest till the wheels fall off. I feel it is a match that everybody would need to see between two of the game’s OGs. Why not? That makes quite a lot of sense. I do not perceive. ”
Sterling is a former UFC bantamweight champion, however he has but to battle for gold within the 145-pound weight class. He has a 3-1 document since making the soar to featherweight. Sterling defeated Zarrar, Brian Ortega, and Calvin Kattar throughout that interval.
Volkanovskiy mentioned he felt Evloev ought to be subsequent in line. ‘The Nice’ admitted he was bored with not with the ability to face a respectable No. 1 contender. BJPenn.com will maintain you up to date on the most recent UFC Featherweight Title Images.
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