UFC 291 main event gave viewers a glimpse of how MMA can be brutal when fighters exploit an opportunity. The same scene caught the eye of the fans as Justin Gaethje proved the above statements true. Gaethje, who was hunting for a crack, didn’t take much time to capitalize when he found one. With a stunning head kick, ‘The Highlight’ was eventually able to ambush Dustin Poirier and grab the victory.

The climax of the bout seemed like a shocker for another UFC starlet as bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling shared his reaction video on Instagram. Courtesy of the video, Sterling came in the public eye as it gathered the attention of the fans.

Aljamain Sterling’s shocking reaction to Justin Gaethje’s head kick

The thirty-three-year-old shared an adrenaline-pumping clip, which featured him with a few of his buddies. It had the primary intention of displaying the shocking climax of the bout with their reactions. The Video also highlighted Gaethje’s dexterity with the head kick, which left the fans in awe as he flawlessly performed it.

The video had a caption that stated, “Full UFC 291 reaction video dropping tomorrow!”

Their responses were obvious after Gaethje’s startling head kick. They appeared surprised by his magic. While Gaethje was spotted performing a somersault off the cage, Sterling’s friends were able to get up from their seats thanks to his head kick. However, Sterling’s response alone wouldn’t have been adequate because it was clear that the fans would also respond.

Fans Sound Off Mixed Reactions to Benjamin’s Video

The fans responded to the clip in a variety of ways. While some praised Gaethje for his striking prowess, others had more direct opinions about Sterling Given his video, some fans even dissed the bantamweight champion.

Their reactions are as follows:

• “everyone yelling meanwhile, aljo in space.”
• “Aljo was literally my reaction”
• “I wanted Justin Gaethje to win but damn I aint expect that”

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• “the headkick always remind that everybody is able to go to sleep”
• “Aljo and his girl had money on Dustin”
• “Aljo hit too much zaza during prelims?”
• “straight shock”
• “Look like Herb Knocked the wind outta Dustin”

It’s evident from the post that the fans had a lot of mixed feelings to express. While Sterling is in the hot seat for headlining the upcoming UFC 292 in August, he has also been a head-turner for indulging in a verbal spat with UFC kingpin Dana White in the past.

Considering his main event bout against Sean O’Malley in August, ‘Funk Master’ will surely be under intense scrutiny. What do you think? Can Sterling defend his title? Let us know in the comments.

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