December 8, 2024 5:10 pm ET
Aljamain Sterling was pure class within the aftermath of his loss to Movsar Evloev at UFC 310.
Former UFC bantamweight champ Sterling (24-5 MMA, 16-5 UFC) suffered his first defeat since shifting as much as featherweight on Saturday when he dropped a unanimous decision to Evloev (19-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) at T-Cell Enviornment in Las Vegas. It was a aggressive affair, with some within the MMA group even scoring it for Sterling.
Though it wasn’t the end result he wished, Sterling thought he carried out at a excessive degree in opposition to an undefeated opponent.
“Robust one,” Sterling mentioned in a video on social media. “Heartbreaking, for certain. However wished to let everybody know that I’m all proper. I hope that efficiency didn’t disappoint you guys. Movsar’s a beast. Hat’s off. No excuses. Precisely what I wished. I wished to offer the most effective of me, have the most effective of him and see the place we’re at. See if I could make this quest to combat for gold once more at a brand new weight class.”
Robust combat…I assumed I’d’ve edged it out in opposition to a tricky opponent, however we got here up brief. Thanks all for the love and assist and I hope the efficiency was a enjoyable one for you all to look at. Movsar is a beast, I confirmed the place I belong on this division. For now, we decompress… pic.twitter.com/IGp82u9hPb
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 8, 2024 Sterling, 35, was successful in his divisional debut at UFC 300 in April when he defeated Calvin Kattar. He indicated he’ll attempt to proceed to push towards a 145-pound title combat, however it stays to be seen who he can be matched up with subsequent.
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