‘Dye my hair and put some tattoos on eyebrows,’ Aljamain Sterling takes dig at Dana White for favoring Sean O’Malley to become champion

Dana White and the UFC are criticized by Aljamain Sterling for favoring Sean O'Malley to win the bantamweight championship.

‘Dye my hair and put some tattoos on eyebrows,’ Aljamain Sterling takes dig at Dana White for favoring Sean O’Malley to become champion

Aljamain Sterling, Sean O' Malley and Dana White ( Image source: L/R- Getty Images )

Aljamain Sterling has recently raised concerns about favoritism within the UFC. He accused the organization of deliberately creating hurdles for him in order to strip him of the bantamweight title. Despite the criticism, Sterling is determined to prove his doubters wrong as he prepares for his fourth UFC bantamweight world title defense in August.

Since 2018, Aljamain Sterling has been on an impressive winning streak, securing nine consecutive victories and claiming the 135-pound title. Throughout his reign, he has successfully defended his championship against esteemed former champions like Petr Yan and Henry Cejudo. Despite his undeniable success, Sterling remains a controversial figure. This is largely due to his contentious title win over Petr Yan in 2021.

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Despite facing constant scrutiny, Sterling has learned to embrace the role of the villain. He engages with his haters and skeptics on social media. During an appearance on the BS with Jake Paul show, he openly discussed his status as a UFC “bad guy.” He acknowledges that while he doesn’t always enjoy playing that role, he’s willing to retaliate against critics when necessary.

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Sterling didn’t hold back when expressing his thoughts on the UFC’s approach towards him. He suggested that the organization had deliberately impeded his path to a title opportunity until it became unavoidable. In response to whether he believes Dana White displays favoritism, Sterling responded emphatically. He acknowledges the entertainment aspect of the business and its influence on decision-making.

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Aljamain Sterling’s upcoming title defense against Sean O’Malley at UFC 292

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Sterling and O’Malley face off at UFC 288 ( Image source: Getty Images )

Furthermore, Sterling hinted at the UFC’s preference for certain fighters. He specifically mentioned Sean O’Malley, whom he will face in his upcoming title defense. Humorously, Sterling remarked that he might need to adopt a different appearance, such as growing his hair out and dying it in vibrant colors or getting eyebrow tattoos, to align with the promotion’s preferred image.

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In the main event of UFC 292 in August, Aljamain Sterling will defend his championship against Sean O’Malley. His opponent is the second-ranked challenger in the bantamweight division. Sterling is determined to prove his critics wrong despite the obvious favoritism. He wishes to establish himself as one of UFC’s most decorated bantamweight fighters.

All eyes will be on Sterling as the fight approaches. He looks to prove his worth and establish himself as a legitimate bantamweight champion. One thing is for sure; Sterling is ready to put up a valiant fight to defend his championship and establish his legacy in the division. Only time will tell if he can overcome the difficulties and problems surrounding his reign.

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