Aljamain Sterling has solidified his status as the next bantamweight contender after a masterful performance against Cory Sandhagen at UFC 250.
The bantamweight pair tussled in the main card of the said fight card at the UFC Apex arena in Las Vegas, with Sterling pulling off a statement win, which could earn him a crack at the vacant bantamweight belt.
The 30-year old native of Uniondale, New York secured the first round victory at the 1:28 mark as he submitted Sandhagen via rear-naked choke.
‘Funk Master’ remains undefeated in the last six fights, a strong run which includes wins against Jimmie Rivera and Pedro Munhoz.
Watch it below:
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Check out the craziest reactions to Sterling’s submission win against Sandhagen at UFC 250:
WOW!
Sterling subs Sandhagen with an RNC.
Unbelievable win for the Funkmaster. Give him the belt right now. That’s the uncrowned champ right there.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 7, 2020
The next time Aljamain Sterling fights, it has to be for the UFC bantamweight championship. He's earned it. #UFC250
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) June 7, 2020
ALJAMAIN STERLING!! WHERE'S THAT TITLE SHOT??
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) June 7, 2020
That was quick… unbelievable speed from Sterling and he’s just too good on the ground #ufc250
— Kevin Schuster (@KevinESchuster) June 7, 2020
Aljamain Sterling grabs that No.1 contender spot with both hands. #UFC250
— Lewis Simpson MMA (@LGS_MMA) June 7, 2020
HOLY FUCK ALJOOOOO!! That was incredible. Sterling/Yan for the title surely, what a fucking fight that is! #UFC250
— Ryan (@LJ8SZN) June 7, 2020
@funkmasterMMA that was very impressive. ALJOOOOOOO #UFC250 #UFC #STERLING #ALJO
— Fau1in (@fau1in) June 7, 2020
Wow. That's a huge win by Aljamain Sterling. Sandhagen made some critical errors, but Sterling is known to be strong and, in particular, grappling strong. First round dominance.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) June 7, 2020
What an awesome performance from @funkmasterMMA !!!
— Funky Ben (@Benaskren) June 7, 2020
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