“I’m Gonna Take Him to Dark Waters”- Aljamain Sterling Lays Bare His Intentions for Sean O’Malley for UFC 292 Amid Back and Forth With Title Contender

The much-awaited bout between Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley is just weeks away. The showdown between the two tough fighters is set to take place at TD Garden in Boston on August 19. It is highly important for ‘The Funkmaster’ to win the bout, as his bantamweight belt is on the line. Sterling impressed the MMA community in his last bout, where he squared off against the former UFC double champion, Henry Cejudo. Sterling and Cejudo went back and forth at UFC 288, and at the end of the five-round battle, the 34-year-old won the bout via split decision.

Now, Sterling is once again getting ready to defend his title against the second-ranked contender in the bantamweight division. The UFC bantamweight kingpin is training hard to destroy ‘Suga’ in the octagon. Recently, he warned his upcoming opponent about the hard time he was going to have. Sterling also gave details about his intentions, which can put O’Malley in serious danger.

Aljamain Sterling is all set to destroy Sean O’Malley

The UFC bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling was having an interview with ESPN MMA. During the conversation, he detailed his plan ahead of his bout against ‘Suga’.‘The Funkmaster’ said, “I look forward to a tough Sean O’Malley who’s going to be putting in so much work to try to stop the takedowns but let’s be honest you know I’ve been doing this for a very, very long time.“

Talking on the same topic, he further added, “I’ve been at the top for a very, very long time. I’ve had tough tests, a lot more than him. I think I’m gonna be the one who’s more prepared in the sense of being there before five round fight. He’s never been to the dark waters before. I’m gonna take him to dark waters. Take him into the deep Waters and just drown him.” There is no doubt about Sterling’s determination to win against O’Malley. The Cortland native believes that he has faced more challenges than his upcoming opponent. Recently, Sterling also shocked the MMA community with his spectacular physique.

‘The Funk Master’ is working on his weight

A few days ago, Aljamain Sterling took to social media to surprise his fans with his incredible physique. When the fight fans came across the video posted by Sterling, they were highly impressed. He further mentioned that he is following a “crash diet” to prepare for the bout against O’Malley. Under the video, he wrote, “This is what a crash diet look like.”

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Sterling talked about his crash diet during the interview with ESPN MMA as well. He mentioned that he is strictly following the diet, and that would help him make weight easily. ‘The Funkmaster’ also added that he is a professional and takes care about making weight before the bout. What are your thoughts about the bout between Sterling and O’Malley? Who do you think will win the fight? Let us know in the comments below.

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