December 4, 2024 10:00 pm ET
LAS VEGAS – Regardless of touchdown on the prelims, Aljamain Sterling feels he has a really consequential struggle at UFC 310.
The previous UFC bantamweight champion takes on undefeated featherweight contender Movsar Evloev in what many have labeled an under-the-radar struggle within the closing UFC pay-per-view of the yr (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN2, Hulu, ESPN+) – which takes place Saturday at T-Cell Enviornment.
Sterling (24-4 MMA, 16-4 UFC) is conscious there are different names angling to get a shot on the belt, however believes his title can be in that dialogue if he beats Evloev (18-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC).
“The trail (to the title) is dominate Movsar,” Sterling mentioned at Wednesday’s UFC 310 media day. “I dominate Movsar, and I believe I deal with a number of points outdoors of issues I can’t actually management. I can solely management my efficiency. The UFC goes to say who they wish to struggle for the belt subsequent, and hopefully, it provides me a shot if I’m going on the market and do an important job and win.”
Sterling is trying to put two consecutive wins collectively now at 145 kilos. After shedding his bantamweight title to Sean O’Malley in August 2023, Sterling moved up a division, and defeated long-time veteran Calvin Kattar. “Funk Grasp” likes the matchup with Evloev, and believes the followers are in for an thrilling contest.
“It’s going to be a grappler’s delight, however perhaps it results in a placing affair – which might be enjoyable for everyone,” Sterling mentioned. “I believe it’s a win-win for each of our careers due to folks calling both of us boring and title implications on the road.”
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