PHOTOS: UFC champion shows proof of current weight ahead of potential title fight in May
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling is expected to defend his title for the third time in May this year. A potential matchup against former bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo is in the works but is yet to be confirmed by the promotion.
Sterling took to Instagram to post Stories that revealed his current weight and showcased his physique. The Jamaican-origin fighter looked in incredible shape having just returned from stem cell treatment in Medellin, Colombia. He also underwent treatment inside a hyperbaric chamber to aid his torn bicep's recovery.
Sterling posted pictures of himself and a reading of the scale showing his current weight of 159 pounds. The fighter has to cut another 24 pounds to make weight for his upcoming fight but has plenty of time to prepare accordingly and is in good stead already.
'Funk Master' wrote:
"159 [flexed bicep emoji] 7 Rounds tonight. I'm gonna make this fight look easy [face with look of triumph emoji] [index finger pointing up emoji]"
"This is only the beginning! 9.5 weeks to go!"
Check out screenshots of Aljamain Sterling's Stories posted on Twitter by MMA DIRT:
Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) is already in shape two months out from his next fight.
The champ puts his UFC bantamweight title on the line against Henry Cejudo in the #UFC288 headliner on May 6.
#UFC #MMA https://t.co/pHkqRnKjG2
Henry Cejudo and Aljamain Sterling will reportedly face off against each other at UFC 288 on May 6, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The main card will also feature a face off between former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush.
Marlon Vera calls out UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo for their 'fake' altercation
Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo were both present at UFC 285 for the heavyweight title showdown between Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane.
The two bantamweights ran into each other backstage and the culmination of their constant back-and-forth on social media resulted in a clash.Their respective entourages and event security held them back and kept them separated, thus preventing a physical altercation.
However, Henry Cejudo got in some stern words across as he revealed the date of their potential fight and promised to beat Aljamain Sterling:
"May 6. I'm gonna bury your a**. May 6, I'm gonna bury you, your corny a**. Shut up! Shut up! Get out of here, Get out of here!"
Check out footage of the two bantamweights clashing on Twitter:
Things are heating up between Cejudo and Sterling backstage at #UFC285 🔥 🔊 https://t.co/Nr3hAX6XiR
No.4-ranked contender Marlon Vera reacted to the altercation between the two and alleged that they were faking it:
"Actors"
Check out his tweet below:
Actors twitter.com/espnmma/status…