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Former Bellator MMA standout Aaron Pico signs with UFC, calls out Brian Ortega and Aljamain Sterling

Pico is the latest Bellator stalwart to leave the Professional Fighters League

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / April 9

Former Bellator MMA standout Aaron Pico signs with UFC, calls out Brian Ortega and Aljamain Sterling

Pico is the latest Bellator stalwart to leave the Professional Fighters League

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 4

Aljamain Sterling sarcastically roasts PPV star Sean O’Malley for title rematch

Sean O’Malley lost his title to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 in a dominant five-round decision last year. Despite wanting an immediate rematch, O’Malley was bypassed as undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov gained momentum and entered the championship conversation instead.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 3

Aljamain Sterling choked unconscious on Russian reality show | VIDEO

While coaching on The Ultimate Fighter in Russia, Aljamain Sterling was choked unconscious by one of his fighters. TUF has produced some of the greatest fighters in UFC history, but their spinoffs in countries outside the United States are often overlooked.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 3

Aljamain Sterling shares ‘honest answer’ to question about Sean O’Malley’s UFC 316 title shot

‘Funkmaster’ didn’t receive a rematch after losing the bantamweight title at UFC 292. Dana White recently confirmed the news that in the main event of UFC 316, bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili will face Sean O’Malley in a rematch.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / March 11

Aljamain Sterling explains why Alexander Volkanovski will 'put the beats on Diego Lopes'

The vacant featherweight title will be up for grabs in the UFC 314 main event April 12 in Miami, Florida. Former champion Alexander Volkanovski faces No.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / March 4

Aljamain Sterling breaks down the potential Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev fight

When featherweight champion Ilia Topuria decided to vacate the championship and move up to the lightweight division, a matchup against lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev became a possibility. A fight between the two would pit the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world against the No.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 24

UFC Newcomer Accuses Two Ex-Champions of Ducking Him

Securing a UFC championship belt often leads fighters to avoid high-risk bouts against rising contenders, prioritizing their hard-earned status over unpredictable matchups that could jeopardize their career.

MMA News / FirstSportz / February 25

Diego Lopes deserves title shot? Brazilian star’s reaction to criticism sets off ex-champ Aljamain Sterling

UFC returns to Miami with a PPV offering and a battle for the featherweight crown. Former 145-pound king Alexander Volkanovski locks horns with red-hot Diego Lopes for the title.

MMA News / FirstSportz / February 22

Aljamain Sterling sides with former rival as Dana White snubs title shot for UFC 314

The UFC featherweight division is currently one of the most entertaining among all weight classes. With Ilia Topuria vacating the belt, Dana White has announced Alexander Volkanovski vs.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 21

UFC Seattle Main Event Preview and Prediction: Henry Cejudo – Song Yadong

Tomorrow night in the main event of UFC Seattle, we are going to see a big time matchup in the bantamweight division featuring two top ten contenders. Former two-division champion Henry Cejudo (16-4) will look to prove that he still has plenty of fight left in the tank as he takes on Song Yadong (21-8-1).

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 28

Aljamain Sterling Plans UFC Return in April; Eyes A Title Shot

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling is looking to return in April. Sterling has plenty to prove coming into 2025. He has lost two of his last three fights, including his last bout against Movsar Evloev at UFC 310.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 27

Aljamain Sterling eyes April return: 'I’m still chasing that gold'

If things go as planned, former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling would like to return to the octagon in April and continue his pursuit of a second UFC championship.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / December 14

Former UFC Champ Aljamain Sterling Offers Surprisingly Negative Outlook on Future After UFC 310 Loss

Could Aljamain Sterling consider retirement after nearly beating Movsar Evloev at UFC 310? The former bantamweight champion does not seem to be interested in putting a streak of wins together to get back into featherweight title contention.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / December 11

After UFC 310, what does the future hold for former champ Aljamain Sterling?

This past weekend on the prelims of UFC 310, we saw a big time matchup in the featherweight division. Movsar Evloev (19-0) was looking to remain undefeated as he took on former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling (24-5).

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 9

Aljamain Sterling Considers Fighting Future after First Featherweight Loss at UFC 310

Aljamain Sterling's unsure where to go from here. The former UFC Bantamweight Champion doesn't want to retire after losing to Movsar Evloev at UFC 310, but Sterling knows his days in the fight game are numbered at 35 years old.

MMA News / Yardbarker / December 9