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Cory Sandhagen explains why he’s picking Henry Cejudo to dethrone Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288

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When Henry Cejudo returns to fight Aljamain Sterling in UFC 288’s main event, the Olympic champion …read more

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Aljamain Sterling won't jeopardize friendship by fighting Merab Dvalishvili under current pay: 'Throw it away for $500K?'

Aljamain Sterling won’t entertain the idea of fighting Merab Dvalishvili, at least under the current pay structure.
The UFC bantamweight champion has been put in a bit of an awkward situation …read more

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Video: How can UFC solve the Aljamain Sterling vs. Merab Dvalishvili conundrum?

The UFC bantamweight division is heading toward some potentially dramatic waters in the aftermath of Merab Dvalishvili’s dominant win over former champion Petr Yan in the UFC Fight Night 221 …read more

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Aljamain Sterling is open to fighting training partner Merab Dvalishvili if the UFC offers up “NFL money”

Aljamain Sterling is open to fighting training partner Merab Dvalishvili if the UFC offers up ‘NFL money’. Sterling (22-3 MMA) is currently on an eight-fight winning streak, his latest victory …read more

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Aljamain Sterling floats $50,000,000 payday to fight teammate Merab Dvalishvili in UFC title clash

Undisputed UFC bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling has floated a payday in the region of $50,000,000 to even consider fighting his training partner and Serra-Longo MMA teammate, Merab Dvalishvili in the …read more

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Anthony Smith questions Merab Dvalishvili, Aljamain Sterling friendship: ‘I don’t know if it goes both ways’

Anthony Smith doesn’t believe Aljamain Sterling reciprocates the same level of respect towards teammate Merab Dvalishvili. 

Dvalishvili earned a significant victory over former champion Petr Yan this past weekend at UFC …read more

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Anthony Smith questions whether the friendship between Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili is going both ways: “What I’ve seen is Merab ride hard as s**t for his best friend”

UFC fighter Anthony Smith has questioned whether the friendship between Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishvili is too one-sided. Last weekend, Merab Dvalishvili earned the biggest win of his career as …read more

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UFC’s $10 Billion Bantamweight Belt Back Up

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Merab Dvalishvili wants to make it abundantly clear that he will never fight Aljamain Sterling under any …read more

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Posted on March 15, 2023, 12:46 am By
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Merab Dvalishvili calls Dana White’s bluff, requests $10,000,000,000 to fight teammate Aljamain Sterling

Surging UFC bantamweight contender, Merab Dvalishvili has called promotional president, Dana White’s bluff and rebuffed his warning of fighting teammate, Aljamain Sterling for the division title next – calling for …read more

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Merab reveals being denied top opponents for refusing to fight Sterling

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Merab Dvalishvili says he’d previously butted heads against the UFC for refusing to fight Aljamain Sterling. Number three-ranked bantamweight …read more

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Posted on March 14, 2023, 3:46 pm By
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Merab Dvalishvili reacts to UFC President Dana White’s warning about not fighting teammate Aljamain Sterling: “If he wants to do it, I will fight”

UFC bantamweight star Merab Dvalishvili has responded to a recent warning from Dana White about not fighting Aljamain Sterling. On Saturday night, Merab Dvalishvili stepped out of the shadows in …read more

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Henry Cejudo shades Merab Dvalishvili after Yan victory: ‘Easy money’

Henry Cejudo is gearing up to face Aljamain Sterling in May, but it looks like he’s already planning for his potential first title defense if he gets through Sterling.

On …read more

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Merab Dvalishvili remains unwilling to fight ‘my friend and my brother’ Aljamain Sterling, despite Dana White’s warning

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Merab Dvalishvili isn’t going to fight Aljamain Stering, no matter what anyone says.
This …read more

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White to Merab: Turning down title fight vs ‘friend’ is a ‘really bad idea’

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For Dana White, Merab Dvalishvili would be making a mistake for turning down a title fight against Aljamain Sterling because …read more

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Henry Cejudo wants Merab Dvalishvili as the backup for his UFC 288 fight against Aljamain Sterling

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The UFC just officially announced a bantamweight title fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo at UFC …read more

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Dana White cautions Merab Dvalishvili: ‘Really bad idea’ to avoid fighting friend Aljamain Sterling

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Dana White has some career advice for Merab Dvalishvili.
Following Dvalishvili’s impressive …read more

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Dana White: ’Really Bad Idea’ for Merab Dvalishvili to Avoid Fighting Aljamain Sterling

Even after securing the signature victory of his career to date, Merab Dvalishvili made one thing clear: He has no interest in fighting friend and teammate Aljamain Sterling. …read more

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Henry Cejudo suggests Merab Dvalishvili be on standby in case Aljamain Sterling backs out of UFC 288 title fight

Henry Cejudo doesn’t appear to be sold on his UFC Bantamweight Championship match against Aljamain Sterling actually taking place on May 6. Cejudo is set to challenge Sterling for the …read more

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Dana White: Merab Dvalishvili not fighting friend Aljamain Sterling would be 'a really bad idea'

UFC president Dana White believes bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili has a serious decision to make about his career.
After setting a record for takedown attempts in the UFC Fight Night 221 …read more

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Henry Cejudo calls for Merab Dvalishvili title fight at UFC 288, expects Aljamain Sterling to withdraw

Former two-weight UFC champion, Henry Cejudo has pleaded with promotional president, Dana White to install surging contender, Merab Dvalishvili into his planned May 8. title fight return at UFC 288 …read more

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Henry Cejudo wants Merab Dvalishvili as backup for UFC 288, fears Aljamain Sterling will ‘eventually back out’

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Henry Cejudo has his sights set on beating Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288 but if the reigning bantamweight …read more

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Sterling Vs. Cejudo Official For UFC 288 In Newark

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The much-rumored title fight between reigning UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo is finally …read more

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Sean O’Malley begins camp, Aljamain Sterling offers him UFC 288 title shot in May: ‘Be ready’

The stacked UFC bantamweight division has some turbulence at the very top. ‘Sugar’ Sean O’Malley is possibly receiving a title shot against ‘Funk Master’ Aljamain Sterling because Henry Cejudo may …read more

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Aljamain Sterling believes Jon Jones could fall into similar pitfall Daniel Cormier had in title reign: “You gotta keep that same energy”

UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling believes Jon Jones should keep the same energy. ‘Bones’ returned to the octagon over the weekend in the main event of UFC 285. The return …read more

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Yan Almost Got Slapped For Dvalishvili Disrespect

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Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan had a long and rather ugly feud with Aljamain Sterling throughout the course of …read more

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Posted on March 7, 2023, 6:16 pm By
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Merab Dvalishvili Reveals Petr Yan and Friend Refused To Pay Up After Losing $50,000 Bet Over Result Of Aljamain Sterling Rematch

Merab Dvalishvili claims a member of Petr Yan’s camp refused to pay a $50,000 bet they had made on the outcome of the Russian’s rematch with Aljamain Sterling. A bantamweight …read more

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Posted on March 6, 2023, 8:16 pm By
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Cejudo, Sterling Separated During Backstage Altercation

Henry Cejudo and Aljamain Sterling had to be separated after a backstage altercation at the UFC 285 pay-per-view (PPV) event last weekend in Las Vegas, roughly two months in front …read more

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Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo separated backstage at UFC 285: “I’m going to make you my little b***” (Video)

Reigning UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo had a backstage run-in during the UFC 285 event. Sterling and Cejudo are being targeted for a 135-pound title clash at …read more

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Henry Cejudo issues warning to Aljamain Sterling as they cross paths: ‘The clock is ticking’

Former UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo is returning to the octagon for the first time in three years to challenge current bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling for the title …read more

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Marlon Vera: UFC champ Aljamain Sterling faced big names, but 'it's almost like he hasn't solidified himself yet'

COSTA MESA, Calif. – Marlon Vera isn’t entirely sold on UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling’s title reign just yet.
After claiming the belt from Petr Yan by disqualification in March 2021, …read more

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Aljamain Sterling believes he will receive an immediate shot at featherweight gold if he smashes Henry Cejudo: “They couldn’t deny me”

UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has explained his route to a possible featherweight title shot. While he may be the champ at 135 pounds, Aljamain Sterling is still a divisive …read more

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Posted on March 1, 2023, 11:16 am By
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Video: Aljamain Sterling Trains With ‘Bantamweight GOAT’ Dominick Cruz Ahead Of Henry Cejudo Fight

Former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz has joined Aljamain Sterling’s camp for Sterling’s fight with Henry Cejudo. Sterling and Cejudo are rumored to fight at UFC 288 later this year, …read more

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O’Malley says why he’d decline UFC 288 back-up role

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‘Suga’ doesn’t seem too interested in serving as the backup fighter for Aljamain Sterling vs. …read more

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Posted on February 25, 2023, 8:47 pm By
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Rob Font Predicts Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo (Exclusive)

UFC bantamweight contender Rob Font understands the business perspective surrounding Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo. Sterling and Cejudo are rumored to face off at UFC 288 later this year, although …read more

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Sean O’Malley explains why he turned down the backup role for Sterling-Cejudo at UFC 288

Sean O’Malley will not be the backup fighter at UFC 288. On May 6, the bantamweight title is reportedly up for grabs as Aljamain Sterling will take on the former …read more

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Posted on February 24, 2023, 9:16 pm By
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Aljamain Sterling says Michael Chandler has to “put together his Fight IQ” ahead of Conor McGregor fight: “You don’t want people telling stories about you around the firepit”

UFC champion Aljamain Sterling has given Michael Chandler some advice ahead of his fight against Conor McGregor. A few weeks back, it was confirmed that Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor …read more

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Henry Cejudo claims Aljamain Sterling is “afraid of him,” expects the champ to pull out and be replaced by Sean O’Malley

Henry Cejudo isn’t sold that his UFC 288 title fight against Aljamain Sterling on May 6 will happen. Cejudo and Sterling have been linked to a fight since UFC 284 …read more

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Cory Sandhagen Willing To Rematch Sterling At Featherweight

Cory Sandhagen is open to moving up a weight class if it means he can finally get a rematch against Aljamain Sterling. The 30-year-old was on a seven-fight winning streak …read more

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Posted on February 21, 2023, 9:16 pm By
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Henry Cejudo remains skeptical about Aljamain Sterling, tells Sean O'Malley to stay ready for May 6

Henry Cejudo is skeptical about fighting UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling next.
Although Sterling (22-3 MMA, 14-3 UFC) announced that he’s fighting Cejudo (16-2 MMA, 10-2 UFC) on May 6, Cejudo …read more

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Bottom line: UFC champ Aljamain Sterling thinks he has 'more ways to win' vs. Henry Cejudo

UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling is confident that he’ll beat Henry Cejudo wherever the fight goes.
Sterling (22-3 MMA, 14-3 UFC) announced that he will defend his title against Cejudo (16-2 …read more

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Henry Cejudo: ‘UFC Wants Me To Take Out Aljamain Sterling’

Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo believes the promotion is hoping to see him “take out” reigning bantamweight titleholder Aljamain Sterling later this year. After a lengthy period of uncertainty, …read more

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Sterling vs. Cejudo targeted for UFC 288

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Henry Cejudo appears all set to face Aljamain Sterling at UFC …read more

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Posted on February 20, 2023, 10:16 pm By
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Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo slated for UFC 288 on May 6

The Aljamain Sterling vs Henry Cejudo is slated for UFC 288 on Saturday, May 6th. It is very early on in the process, as the fight card for UFC 288 …read more

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Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo Targeted for UFC 288 on May 6

A bantamweight title bout pitting reigning champ Aljamain Sterling against Henry Cejudo has been targeted for UFC 288 on May 6. …read more

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Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo title fight in the works for May 6

It looks like we are inching closer to a fight between bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and former champion Henry Cejudo.

“I’m fighting May 6 against Henry Cejudo. I’m looking forward …read more

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Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo title fight targeted for UFC's May 6 event

Henry Cejudo will get a championship opportunity in his return to the octagon from retirement when he challenges Aljamain Sterling for the bantamweight title this spring.
Sterling on Monday said on …read more

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Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo now targeted for UFC 288 on May 6

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The bantamweight title fight between champ Aljamain Sterling and ex-champ Henry Cejudo is now expected to take place at …read more

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Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo Now Targeted For UFC 288 (Update)

In the latest update to the turbulent changes surrounding the reported Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo bantamweight title bout, Sterling has now confirmed that the fight is currently set to …read more

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Michael Bisping: Hate & Doubt Towards Aljamain Sterling “Created A Monster”

Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping believes that the “bullying” directed at Aljamain Sterling has driven him to new heights inside the Octagon. While Sterling currently occupies the bantamweight throne, …read more

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Aljamain Sterling reiterates confidence in possible fight against Alexander Volkanovski: “He does his homework, but I believe I’d get him”

UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling still feels confident in a possible fight with Alexander Volkanovski. ‘Funk Master’ has been out of action since his title defense against T.J. Dillashaw at …read more

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UFC Champ Aljamain Sterling Drops First Rap Single, ‘Go Dumb’

From “Funkmaster” to funky fresh bars, Aljamain Sterling has officially entered the rap game. As the reigning and defending bantamweight champion, Sterling has found himself in a precarious position with …read more

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Posted on February 13, 2023, 1:16 pm By
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Sterling Pushes Cejudo Matchup Back To May

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Reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight king Aljamain Sterling is moving back his proposed title fight with Henry Cejudo once …read more

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Aljamain Sterling says Henry Cejudo title fight is delayed until May, plans to remind ‘Triple C’ “that he should have stayed retired

Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo has been delayed again. Sterling and Cejudo were linked to fighting one another at UFC 285 in March but that didn’t come to fruition. The …read more

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Sean O’Malley Provides Theory On Aljamain Sterling’s Injury

UFC bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley has some questions about the extent of Aljamain Sterling’s bicep injury. Sterling’s timeline for a 2023 return is uncertain as he’s suffering from a partially …read more

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Sean O’Malley, Aljamain Sterling, & Merab Dvalishvili Apparently Form New Fraternity

Step aside Duane Chapman, the new hunters are in town. Rather than a bounty, though, these lot are after Petr Yan… UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling and rising star Sean …read more

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Aljamain Sterling says he’s headed to Colombia to receive stem cell treatments for his torn bicep: “I’m very optimistic”

UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has confirmed he is going to Colombia in order to try and resolve his bicep injury through a stem cell procedure. In recent months, questions …read more

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Sean O’Malley Provides Theory On Aljamain Sterling’s Injury

No.1-ranked UFC bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley recently shared some interesting thoughts on Aljamain Sterling. Sterling, the reigning UFC Bantamweight Champion, is currently dealing with a bicep injury. ‘Funk Master’ is …read more

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UFC champion Aljamain Sterling to undergo stem cell treatment for injured bicep

UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling is hoping stem cell treatment will help him recover faster.
Sterling (22-3 MMA, 14-3 UFC) is currently dealing with a torn left bicep, which has delayed …read more

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