aljamain sterling He is a former UFC bantamweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @funkmastermma
Defeated in UFC 292, aljamain sterling was forced to rethink his trajectory in Ultimate after ceasing to be bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg.) against Sean O'Malley. Willing to remain at the top, the athlete resorted to physical tests that would indicate the ideal division to perform during his career in the organization. According to 'Funk Master', the result was surprising.
“I check my weight, lean body mass versus fat mass throughout my body, and I actually check out that I'm a featherweight, which is crazy to me, because every time I look at these featherweights, I feel like they're so much bigger. than me. It’s very interesting to see the numbers, to see the data, to see how my strength is, my resistance,” Sterling declared on his Facebook channel. YouTube.
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Despite the initial test, Sterling stated that he will seek body development until the confidence to perform in a new category is achieved.
“It gave me a lot more comfort in where I am and making the move to featherweight. But, I have one more thing I want to do next week. As of now, my mindset is definitely leaning towards featherweight. I want to do another round of testing on my own. Psychologically, I still feel like I need to be the biggest because that's exactly what I did at bantamweight. I need to make sure I'm going to be okay. Comfortable, confident that I can win and compete with the guys”, he concluded.
aljamain sterling plans to move to the featherweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @funkmastermma
Former bantamweight champion, Sterling revealed that Calvin kattar he was offered to debut in the featherweight category (up to 65,7kg.). Despite the revelation, the athlete did not make it clear whether he is willing to face his compatriot in his next appearance.
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