What’s Subsequent for Aljamain Sterling?
Throughout an interview with MMAJunkie.com, Aljamain Sterling stated that moreover a possible showdown with Arnold Allen, which he has talked about prior to now, he’d additionally prefer to share the Octagon with Brian Ortega.
“A whole lot of followers don’t suppose I misplaced that struggle,” Sterling advised MMA Junkie. “I watched it again a pair occasions now, and I nonetheless don’t suppose I misplaced the struggle. Clearly, the judges are the choose, so no matter they are saying goes to remain within the historical past books. I’d like to run it again with him, if not, possibly struggle Arnold Allen, Brian Ortega.”
The “Funk Grasp” additionally revealed he’s taking a look at getting again to motion this spring.
“I’d say (I’m) possibly one or two fights away [from featherweight title shot],” Sterling stated. “So, it simply actually depends upon the panorama, how I look within the struggle, what Topuria’s going to do. If he’s going to vacate, then that places two new challengers to struggle for a vacated belt. So, it actually relies upon.
“I don’t actually know what’s going to occur sooner or later, however I’m patiently ready. Hopefully, I could make my return in April. Possibly struggle once more in August or September, and prepare to go.”
We’ll see who the UFC matchmakers e-book Sterling in opposition to subsequent.