UFC 292 is just around the corner, and the entire MMA world is excited to witness the main event fight between Sean O’Malley and Aljamain Sterling. The beef between O’Malley and Sterling started at UFC 288 and it has been full of entertainment ever since. With just a few days remaining for their fight, both ‘Sugar’ and ‘Funk Master’ are oozing immense confidence in themselves.
Although O’Malley is the more popular star of the two, there is no doubt that Sterling has a better resume. The UFC bantamweight champ has successfully defended his title against the very best in recent years. Recently, Sterling took to Instagram to flex one of his most exceptional stats.
Aljamain Sterling shows off his insane statistics
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Staying away from losses in a sport as brutally unpredictable as MMA is easier said than done. However, some exceptional fighters have been able to maintain phenomenal winning streaks. One of those fighters is Aljamain Sterling. Sterling currently sits on a 9-win streak in the UFC.
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In his recent Instagram story, ‘Funk Master’ made sure that he reminds his fans and his opponent about this statistic. Just hours ago, Sterling shared an Instagram post by ESPN MMA that featured the top 3 current UFC winning streaks. In the list, Sterling tied with teammate Merab Dvalishvili at the #2 spot.
Both these fighters have an impressive win streak of 9 wins. Sitting above them is only one man – Islam Makhachev. The protege of Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently enjoying a 12-win streak in the UFC. Aljamain Sterling’s recent Instagram was a bold reminder to those who question his abilities in the MMA octagon.
Is Sean O’Malley the toughest opponent for Aljamain Sterling?
In his recent interview, Sterling recognized Sean O’Malley as a formidable opponent. Moreover, he considered O’Malley as the toughest challenge he had faced. ‘Funk Master’ pointed out his opponent’s impressive record, highlighting his wins against accomplished UFC contenders who had maintained winning streaks.
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“I think he is the best guy. Honestly, look at his resume and the guys he is beating–all these guys are still in the UFC. They are all on winning streaks and are performing phenomenally right now,” the UFC bantamweight champ said. “So far, I think he is the toughest test I could have to face. Therefore, I am leaving no stone unturned,” he added.
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Although he has a deep respect for his opponent’s skills, Aljamain Sterling has been extremely self-confident about his ability! Can he continue his winning streak? Comment your opinions down below.
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