Aljamain Sterling criticizes Urijah Faber for challenging Cejudo: 'Beat a top 10'

A. Sterling (photo) criticizes U. Faber for challenging H. Cejudo. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC

Although he pleased many with his return to MMA, one person in particular seems not to have approved of his return. Urijah faber to sport. This is because, after defeating Ricky simon last Saturday (13), the veteran challenged Henry Cejudo to the bantamweight title (up to 61,2kg.) which, if scheduled, Faber would pass in front of aljamain sterling, who is currently second in the division's rankings, in the fight for the belt, while Faber didn't even appear among the top 10. On the subject, Sterling made a point of expressing his opposition on his social networks.

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“I don't normally do this (speak out on social media), but when I do, it's to stop the nonsense. Back to business. Your title challenger is here. Faber, great victory, but you need to at least beat someone in the top 10. Let me take care of Cejudo”, published the athlete.

Sterling managed to get closer to a title fight after defeating the Brazilian Peter Munhoz, UFC 238, which took place in June this year. The board and athletes agreed on the issue that the winner of the clash would be the possible new challenger for the title, vacant by TJ Dillashaw, which would be played on the same night between Henry Cejudo and the friburguense Marlon moraes. On that occasion, Cejudo emerged victorious and held his second belt in two different divisions within the company.

After his triumph, Henry declared, still in the octagon, his desire to face legends of the sport and mentioned names such as former champions cody garbrandt e Dominick Cruz, in addition, of course, to Urijah faber, who has never been UFC champion, but has on his resume the respect and charisma of both fans and management. The 'California Boy' has even been a member of the company's Hall of Fame since 2017.

Coming from four consecutive victories in Ultimate, Sterling may have his plans to face Cejudo frustrated if the promotion of a duel between Cejudo and Faber is taken into account, who could be considered more attractive names to produce a more profitable event.

Even so, both Urijah and Aljamain will have to wait a while if they wish to share the octagon with the current champion, as the Olympic champion recently underwent shoulder surgery and is only expected to return to MMA in 2020.