“Have $175,000 in the bank”- Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling’s ‘goal-list’ from 2019 wins the internet

The dedication of Aljamain Sterling has been highlighted through an Instagram post. His goals from 2019 has stirred the fight fans.

“Have $175,000 in the bank”- Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling’s ‘goal-list’ from 2019 wins the internet

Aljamain Sterling and his goals list for 2019 (Courtesy-Reddit/Sports Illustrated)

Ever since Aljamain Sterling stepped into the octagon, his career has impressed everyone. With a great ground game and striking precision, he steadily took over the division. Aljamain Sterling fought against the best and proved his worth in the bantamweight division. Getting a win against fighters like Petr Yan, T.J. Dillashaw, and Henry Cejudo was indeed not an ordinary feat. His commitment to the fight game is a known factor in his success.

In a recent Instagram post, Sterling put up an old resolution about his goals in 2019. His goals highlighted the struggle and dreams of an upcoming UFC fighter. Some of the goals on his list included achieving a BJJ black belt, becoming the number one contender, and some financial goals too. “Have $175,000 in my bank savings”, he wrote.

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Today Sterling makes over $175,000 for his bouts. For his title defenses against Yan, Dillashaw, and Cejudo, he was paid $400,000, $1,267,000, and 1.39 million, respectively. He sure has done more than his expected goals. Aljo has left an everlasting legacy in MMA.

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Other than his DQ win for the title against Yan, Sterling has always entertained the fans. He is a fighter who has faced a lot of criticism and unwanted hate from fans. No matter the outcome of UFC 292, fight fans need to respect his achievements. Sterling will always be remembered as a top-notch fighter.

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The bantamweight division needs Aljamain Sterling

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Aljamain Sterling (Courtesy-Yardbarker)

The presence of Aljamain Sterling in the bantamweight division is important for the weight class. The Funkmaster brings a sense of competition like no other fighter. No one in the weight class could imagine taking on three former champions in a streak. Sterling fought them, and he emerged victorious.

Sterling’s grappling remains a thing of beauty. When a technician like him is present, the division is bound to be in turmoil. If Sterling does not get a rematch, then he can fight some of the other contenders in the division. Rising contenders in the division could test themselves against the decorated fighter.

Recently Sterling has been vocal about his move up to featherweight. However, Sterling should remain at bantamweight and fight his way back to the title. He should go for a rematch against O’Malley in a future bout.

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