“Better Than Ian Garry Takes a Win”- Aljamain Sterling Becomes Fan Favorite Following Wholesome Gesture After Sean O’Malley Loss at UFC 292

Aljamain Sterling is one of the greatest bantamweights in history, his loss against Sean O’Malley notwithstanding. He is the longest reigning bantamweight champion of all time and was widely expected to win his fight against O’Malley at UFC 292 earlier this month.

His exceptional ground game, it was thought, would be enough to overcome ‘Sugar’, who is known mainly for his excellent striking, timing, and footwork. Although he was not very popular among fans when champion, the grace and humility with which he took the loss has made him more likable to fans. And recently, he shared getting a package from a beverage brand endorsed by Sean O’Malley.

Aljamain Sterling gets a package from Happy Dad Seltzer endorsed by Sean O’Malley

At UFC 292, ‘Funkmaster’ was caught by a brilliant counter in the second round, which led to his loss at the hands of O’Malley. However, the former bantamweight champion recently got a package from the seltzer brand ‘Happy Dad’, who have a partnership with ‘Suga’.

They shared a picture of him receiving the package on their Twitter account. “Have a great weekend,” they wrote in the caption. This was retweeted by Sterling who captioned it with a few party emojis.

Fans react to ‘Funkmaster’ receiving a package from the seltzer brand

Fans reacted to Sterling’s gesture after his loss and took to the comments section to make their thoughts known. Here is a sample of what some fans had to say about it.

One fan praised Sterling for taking the loss so well:

“Respect to Aljo. Takes a loss better than Ian Garry takes a win”

Another felt this was just for promotion:

“All just for promotion”

Another pointed out that he had earned a lot of people’s respect with his conduct after the loss:

“the aljo hate will always be ridiculous but i think he earned a lot of peoples respect with how humble he’s been”

Another agreed:

“Aljo gaining fans after the loss! Glad to see him happy!”

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One fan felt the post didn’t age well:

“that didn’t mature very well”

Another thought he was more likable since losing the title:

“Yes a lot more likable after not being champ”

Another was glad to see him happy:

“Aljo gaining fans after the loss! Glad to see him happy!”

One user thought Sterling was living his best life, the loss notwithstanding:

“That man living his best life”

Sterling seems to have taken the loss rather well, all things considered. He has taken it in stride and promised to come back strong in his rematch with O’Malley. And while O’Malley has talked about wanting to fight Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera next, most fans are eagerly looking forward to the rematch.

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