“Bro will be 205 tomorrow” – Fans shocked as Aljamain Sterling reveals blowing up 10 pounds half hour after making weight for bantamweight title fight
UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling shocked fans with a sudden weight gain after the UFC 292 weigh in.
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Aljamain Sterling makes rapid weight gain after UFC 292 weigh-in (Image source: Getty Images)
Aljamain Sterling shocked the MMA community after he astonishingly gained weight immediately following the UFC 292 weigh-ins. He will fight against Sean O’Malley in yet another bantamweight title defense. Sterling holds the record for the most consecutive title defenses in UFC history. However, it is his sudden and rapid weight gain that has caused a buzz among fans on social media.
Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley will headline the main event of UFC 292 in a highly anticipated and thrilling matchup. This will mark Sterling’s fourth consecutive title defense since he claimed the championship at UFC 259 by defeating Petr Yan. During the official weigh-ins, ‘Funkmaster’ initially weighed in at 135 lbs. However, within approximately two and a half hours, he notably ballooned to 144.4 lbs.
At the ceremonial weigh-in event for UFC 292, Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley finally came face-to-face. This added even more fuel to their already intense rivalry. The tension between the two fighters was palpable as ‘Funkmaster’ boldly approached O’Malley.
The two were engaged in some taunting exchanges. This much-anticipated showdown has been brewing for several months. The two had previously faced off when O’Malley confronted Sterling in the octagon after he defeated former champion Henry Cejudo at UFC 288.
After some initial reluctance, Aljamain Sterling eventually agreed to defend his title once more. Sterling believes O’Malley enjoys what he calls Dana White privileges. He considered himself an overlooked contender on the roster and is determined to punish O’Malley for his privileges. Fans cannot wait to see this exciting throw-down with the fight just around the corner.
Is UFC 292 Aljamain Sterling’s final bantamweight title defense?
Sterling has alluded to an interesting decision ahead of the fight. He hinted that he intends to make this his final title defense in the bantamweight division, regardless of the outcome. This along with his rapid weight gain after the weigh-ins has fans stirring all over social media. Here are some of the reactions from Twitter:
Aljamain Sterling plans to make a move up to the featherweight division. If this happens, Alexander Volkanovski, the reigning featherweight champion would be his next probable opponent. This potential shift adds an extra layer of excitement to what is already a highly anticipated match. UFC 292 will be held at the TD Garden Arena in Boston, Massachusetts.
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