Aljamain Sterling ‘Sad’ Over Calvin Kattar Win, Wants Brian Ortega Next | UFC 300

Aljamain Sterling reacts to his #UFC300 featherweight debut against Calvin Kattar and discusses what's next for him in his new #UFC division.
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[@BallinEarthling]

Aljo vs Ortega. I actually love that fight. LFG

[@derrickm4799]

Good call.

[@charlesselby3559]

Nice

[@patricknez7258]

🎯

[@Jjw338]

Fireworks

[@3617snake]

that would be beautiful

[@all_your_baser_belong_to_us]

He gets a lot of hate but he’s out here doing his best and stays chill. Respect Aljo

[@marquisesmart880]

Aljo sucks

[@ashervirin9698]

@@marquisesmart880 He's kind of getting hate because people thought he was SO dominant that he could've just submitted him on the ground but as others have said, if kattar took more risks on the ground, aljo probably would've subbed him

[@davidoconnell8666]

Fans suck anyway 😂

[@charlesselby3559]

Say what you want he got the win dominantly and isn't being overly cocky because he understands it wasn't exiting

[@MeanMustard650]

The striker couldn’t even strike with him. Aljo gets such a bad rap dudes a beast.

[@sknysir7197]

@@MeanMustard650 some dude on twitter said "its MMA not wrestling" and i said the same thing as you lol

[@comesmokewithus]

They didn't even interview him. After his fight

[@Jackrabfanyo]

Say what you want but Suga exposed this guy hard

[@comesmokewithus]

@@Jackrabfanyo he got caught. That's not exposing some one. Justin was exposed

[@zotirides9293]

He dominated for 3 rounds, Good win for Aljo ...

[@sportsandstuff2482]

It was domination ​@tyluuurr2846

[@BallinEarthling]

Aljo moved all shifty like an actual snake when he’s getting ready to transition or throw on a choke. It looks so damn cool.

[@b1gpoppa]

glazing bo nickal for doing the same thing to a 20x worse guy but getting mad at aljo for 30-27 a terrible matchup?

[@DarkWarrior_1]

Bo is proud White American similar to Colby, not everyone has that privilege. You know if you know 😂

[@user-tx6zl1yq5s]

@@DarkWarrior_1nah nikal gets plenty of hate people we’re literally booing him

[@user-tx6zl1yq5s]

No one was “glazing” nikal he was getting boo’d and got endless complaints on all social media

[@kudosayala4943]

​@@user-tx6zl1yq5s but he gets way more snowflake people defending him than aljo is the point.

[@yoshicodm4463]

It's not about the fans though even Dana hate aljo and loves bo Nikal even though Bo has done nothing for the company​@@user-tx6zl1yq5s

[@MJ-kd7dp]

No post fight interview either.

[@sterlHAsilva]

Didn’t deserve one. Post fight interviews are for after fights and what he did wasn’t fighting.

[@fbellaann]

​@@sterlHAsilva I didn't watch the fight sadly, so I was wondering why he didn't have the after fight interview, now reading your comment, I still confused, we have seen a lot of bad fights, fighters that didn't do a good, and never this happened B4, for instance Israel vs Joel, Israel ran the entire fight.

[@comesmokewithus]

He moved up a weight class and bear number 8 in world

[@boatznhoz1890]

​@comesmokewithus beat a guy who hasn't fought in 2 years and isn't that good to begin with 😂😂

[@krisnaneruda186]

@@boatznhoz1890I’m sure you could do better

[@twixsondubbi9753]

It was so impressive what he did! I didn’t find the fight boring, just wasn’t a bloody brawl. He completed controlled and dominated in a new weight class while taking no damage. To not giving him that post fight interview is so disrespectful. He’s accomplished sm in this sport

[@ryanrodriguez8997]

I agree but he shouldn’t have been on 300

[@XcocomocoX]

the glazing is crazy

[@ant2011]

​@@ryanrodriguez8997 why not? He's a former champ in a new weight class? It makes more sense than Bo's fight.

[@bigguccisosa2015]

​@@ant2011Bo at least finished his opponent. Aljo the lay and pray merchant didn't.

[@dkmma3312]

Honestly he looked like a beast. I thought he was getting a finish after the tombstone

[@IgotTigersblood]

Huh?

[@dkmma3312]

@@IgotTigersblood that slam he did

[@dkmma3312]

@@IgotTigersblood piledriver . Tombstone piledriver undertaker finisher

[@monkeyboy275bobo8]

If he actually went for the piledriver that was quiet stupid tbh.. Spiking your opponent on their head is illegal in the ufc so he was lucky Kattar landed on his back instead.

[@Tassiedevil287]

Although he was boring tonight it was poor he didn’t get a post fight interview .

[@DarkWarrior_1]

It is not boring when it Colby grappling, for others it suddenly becomes boring, right?

[@TonyFreeman69420]

@@DarkWarrior_1 Colby goes for the finish and attempts G&P, aljo was just holding.

[@alphag5240]

It wasn't boring, it was Kattar who had no skills to answer and just chose to hold on and survive instead of taking chances

[@IgotTigersblood]

​@@DarkWarrior_1 When was the last time Colby wrestled in a fight lol? And your missing the point... People don't watch Colby because he's exciting they watch him hoping he gets beat. You guys cry over everything

[@IgotTigersblood]

@@alphag5240 Katter wasn't holding on that was def Aljo. Katter couldn't get up, he's a boxer brotha, and why would you lay and pray from the bottom? You casuals see things so much different lol. They hate Aljo because they hate us lol🤦‍♂Sure thing. Or he's simply boring! Jones, Silva, Edwards don't get any hate at all🤨

[@Ruminator]

I always get the sense with Aljo that he'd be a cool guy to hang with.

[@MGCerna]

Great win by aljo, dominated a striker with good takedown defense. People want to cry and complain about being entertained. Go watch wwe then. This is mixed martial arts which includes wrestling and grappling. Aljo knows he has to improve on striking if he wants to earn a title shot.

[@angelbedolla347]

He needs to learn to try submissions or ground and pound. Old school control should not be enough to win a “fight”

[@MGCerna]

@@angelbedolla347 he outstruck him 89-19 and piledrove slammed him over his head. Kattar’s takedown defense was in the high 90%’s. It wasn’t just old school control the whole time. And he took him down 8 times.

[@user-ik5ze1sh7i]

Yes but marketability is a major factor especially after the Conor era and if you can't sell the UFC will not promote you in most cases unless they're building you look how they did might mouse

[@angelbedolla347]

@@MGCernacome on… He won but that was no fight it was a match/spar. Why you think he was the only fighter not getting the mic and being boo? What’s worse is he is controlling on the ground he just needs to let those hands go!

[@giorgitezelashvili7060]

People talking about MMA being as big as sports like Basketball, Football or etc. and complaining that not many take this sport seriously but also they talk about dominant wins not being enough. wtf. Imagine telling Jokic you're not dunking enough so we can't give u things u absolutely deserve.

[@bradearl3927]

Aljo seems so mature and wise these days. Been cool to watch his growth over the years. Incredible fighter, keep up the great work, sir!!

[@floww88]

Aljo just detroyed katar was crazy how 1 sided it was

[@user-uy4iu2wp8b]

I feel asleep what happened?

[@DarkWarrior_1]

Watch karate next time 😂​@@user-uy4iu2wp8b

[@user-tx6zl1yq5s]

@@user-uy4iu2wp8bidk if you’re joking like calling aljo boring but aljo layed on top of kattar for 3 rounds.

[@awakenlight85]

@@user-tx6zl1yq5s he hugged kattar the whole time. fight sucked

[@user-tx6zl1yq5s]

@@awakenlight85 not to me but everyone’s different

[@user-yz9wl4vu8w]

He’s a really nice guy but he’s gotta punch more he’s boring to watch but I do agree the rankings should mean something

[@faenassbrir]

Aljo training with Merab you know 😁

[@naturalselectionfilms1993]

That was a great fight yall tripping Aljo looked good

[@JavierNYC423]

You know these dudes are always gonna hate on aljo cuz he’s a successful black man

[@mmacult5336]

if good means boring then yes

[@TheFireStarter1215]

​@JavierNYC423 Exactly, and it's pathetic. Insecure men probably with not even half the title record or half the property or half the businesses Aljo has. Which many people base success off of.

[@iwillneverreadyourreplysta7489]

@@JavierNYC423cry

[@vincentfabiano5089]

Aljo brought the fight even in the grappling kattar just tried to wrap up and stall.

[@adamroysdon9858]

The power bomb was sick gotta give it up to him he looked good even in striking parts

[@Mushypepper42069]

Aljo has grown on me a lot, I love Kattar but Aljo is very likeable as well. Hope he does great at 145, seems like his proper weight class

[@beez467]

Yooo, Aljo vs Ortega would be a SICK fight, great stylistic matchup!🔥 🤔

[@teddywiggles8254]

Aljo is the man! He deserves more respect! He seems like a good person.

[@OrganicGonzalez]

You did great Aljo.

[@jamesthompson9003]

Wish that it was a 5-round main event, that would be 'great'. What 'great performance', surprised he didn't get the 300k

[@R4RB]

Imagine he would have fought Max tonight like he originally wanted to 😂

[@DaVontae12T]

Max would get dragged to the deep ocean like katter

[@vedu8519]

Aljo might surprise you

[@R4RB]

@@DaVontae12T youre prob one of the dudes that was saying Max was about to get destroyed when the Gaethje fight was announced

[@R4RB]

@@vedu8519 There’s a reason he didn’t get a post-fight interview 🤣

[@jocoolshow]

@@R4RBYou say it as if not having an entertaining style means Aljo isn’t one of the best fighters among the best fighters

[@TheFireStarter1215]

Reminded me similarly to Alex's debut at 205 against Jan. Didn't look the best and it wasn't the most exciting fight, but it solidified his position in the division. He then won a title fight. Aljo needs one more top 5 win, maybe in 6-8 months to grow even further into his 145 frame. He has tape now to study on a few 5'11 fighters. Calvin, Sean & Cory. He can compete with Brian surely, he would have a speed & strength advantage. Keep Aljo away from Diego, tho.

[@DarkWarrior_1]

Aljo looked great I don't know what are you talking about

[@IgotTigersblood]

Why would you study tape on the guys you already fought? Your missing how it works brotha. You can study your own film obviously, but why would you watch yourself fighting tall guys I don't see the point by what your saying? I def see the point of watching tall future competitors fight. I'm sure that's what you meant

[@user-tx6zl1yq5s]

@@IgotTigersblood?? Why would he not? That experience from fighting taller guys is gonna help him fight other taller guys. If some things worked or didn’t work against past opponents ofc you’re gonna watch tape and see what worked and what didn’t and see if you can do those things against future opponents. You do know fighters watch tape on their own past fights to learn from right?

[@Razear]

Dominant win for Aljo, but not an approach that will win him a lot of new fans. He needs to demonstrate that he's willing to go for the finish instead of just cruising on the scorecards.

[@addisongio]

Bro I legit don’t get the hate 🤷🏽‍♂️. He went up a weight class and dominated. Got the right outcome and is keeping it moving just like you’d expect. Aljo is slept on bad.

[@stevedv629]

Aljo vs Brian Ortega would be a great fight

[@patricknez7258]

LG Aljo! Power bomb 🔥

[@ShaDusK]

That was very very impressive

[@ichiban2911]

Aljo gets so much unnecessary hate bro honestly the only people that hate on him the ones who never trained a damn day in their lives.

[@msizinkosi3481]

Just the fact i was counting him out and even went as far as betting against him on this fight and he came out and won it dominantly, excited to see if he can hang with the top 5 of the FW division

[@DeeTried]

If people know Aljo style they would know he was actually showing out. He was tagging Katter on the feet and his level changes are very unique and hard to depend against. Plus he slammed Katter too!! Come man! This guy did amazing!

[@whoisadrn4350]

You shouldn’t feel sad bro, you’re one of the greatest. MMA fans are just something else

[@vedu8519]

Aljo with a great FW debut. Keep it up Funkmaster!

[@Bluepickles333]

Aljo doesn’t even look like he was in a fight

[@KavosseayeDaMuddyBruh]

Them hands was good in this fight chin was still a little up but you stayed aware of it and got the win Good Job Aljo

[@user-wk4ee4bf8g]

People are treating this fight like he personally insulted them. Yeah, it wasn't that exciting, but he won very clearly and had a cool slam. What is people's problem? Everyone who gets in the cage deserves our respect.

[@Swaze742]

Congrats on the W, Aljo.

[@tiegansleigh3498]

Why were people booing, they should’ve been booing Bo nickal lol

[@its_figgy]

aljo and ortega is a banger fight idk what’s the hate for i love aljo and kattar and aljo dominated made kattar look like he wasn’t supposed to be there was a amazing performance

[@griggsz9649]

Ik Dana was telling somebody mid fight “this kid will get cut before he gets a title fight” after that bs. Literally had the crowd booing till he Batista bombed kattar

[@babahadjimohamed9339]

Aljo being a honest man here

[@jjmbvillle84]

Never thought I’d say it but Aljo may go down as one of my favorite fighters all time. He caught a lot of flak from the Yan fight but the reality is, he’s one of the best in the world, and is as real and honest as it gets. Aljo will go down as a legend and peoples champ

[@MMASHANE]

You did awesome aljo

[@IAMJUDAH144]

Aljo looked great, yeah it wasnt his best performance but he got the win.

[@ratudaunakamakama4596]

I actually forgot how boring sterling fights were 😂. Great grappler I think he beats Ortega.

[@ibadan7843]

3 x things that make me sleep.... alcohol, sleeping tablets and watching an aljermain sterling fight! 😂😅

[@victorramirez-qi1dj]

My watch party was put to sleep with this man hugging kattar

[@angyuphilip]

Congrats Aljo It was really nerve-wracking seeing you in the cage with Calvin considering how good he is on the feet. Bro, you made him play your game.

[@benhallo1553]

If other fighters had a similar fight no one would make a big deal

[@Muhammed_1995]

Awesome performance. He should fight Ilia next

[@Swaze742]

Not Ilia next

[@derrickm4799]

Great win for him, but he should fight Ortega next.

[@IgotTigersblood]

Lol I laughed because I thought you were joking. I think Holloway or Volk will be next brotha... Then Ortega, or Yair should follow suit.

[@Muhammed_1995]

@@IgotTigersblood Holloway should fight Islam

[@lilchaos4792]

Nah Ortega

[@quintoneriya796]

Love the humility

[@jaimesandoval1988]

Stud!!! Great risk and reward.

[@RCalicchio1st]

Aljo showed he can hang in the featherweight division. However, no one is screaming title fight for him any time soon. Finish the next guy Aljo and make a statement.

[@crazydarkrai8884]

Kattar ruined the fight

[@donnaspeirs6099]

Why? Because he won?

[@crazydarkrai8884]

@@donnaspeirs6099 kattar lost

[@PSGfan0125]

Dropping 35 40 lbs is crazy when you only weigh 4 times that

[@OK-yy6qz]

Honestly that's a Good Callout after a very good performance give Aljo Ortega or at least Yair

[@sanatsrivastava2814]

ALJO V. ORTEGA Aljo whooped Kattar. Not many would know but Kattar had the third highest tdd in Fw. The dude is literally anti-wrestling but Aljo made an easy work of him.

[@onatgomceli6950]

No questions about no post-fight interview in the cage?

[@DreCrimson]

Aljo is a likeable dude, too bad his fight style isn't. Either way, much respect to his accomplishments

[@514Exc]

He should be, I expected a win but the way he got it was more boring to watch, Aljo you have to add in elbows to your ground game thats all you were missing dont just wrestle for control, do damage, same thing goes for Bo Nickal

[@CM-xn7cm]

UFC 300 was an insane card and then Aljo embarrassed himself with that performance

[@CesarReyes-zo1eg]

This guy complained about jiu jitsu guy sliding around on the ground to him, but he did the equivalent in wrestling. Played it safe to get a W. Boring. A W is a W I guess. Not surprised by the guy who took the belt over illegal knee and gloated.

[@arpanc2556]

He was just that dominant.. Kattar couldnt land anything.

[@user-pt3sw9on1j]

ALJO ARMY LONG ISLAND STAND UP

[@The-co7hv]

bo nickal lays down on bottom of the barrel middle weight for 10 minutes doesnt get hate, but aljo does? agenda pushing is crazy 😭

[@vedu8519]

Really though. Aljo does the same thing Nickal does but against ranked fighters and people boo him. It's MMA.... MIXED

[@DarkWarrior_1]

Colby is very exciting when he puts a grappling master class by laying on top of Masvidal for 5 rounds but grappling instantly becomes boring for them if it is someone else 😂

[@ThehunterX263]

Biased fan base then when their get call out their wanna make excuses their all pack followers

[@IgotTigersblood]

Bro did you not see Beau finish that dude in the second round? What am I missing here? You guys cry about everything

[@sortakindageese]

@@IgotTigersbloodYeah? And Cody BARELY missed on a few shots and he’s a wholeass bum. Bo gets squashed by most people in the top 15

[@RRP1992]

Thankfully that piledriver didn't land Kattar on the head/neck. Otherwise it would have been a DQ loss for Aljo.

[@giorgiabram]

next Movsar Evloev will be a fight to make, winner fights for title.

[@thejay1221]

I prefer when Aljo isn’t the villain. Dude is candid and honest, he deserves fan support.

[@ThehunterX263]

He’s chilled is just ppl pick n choose who to forgive or not

[@eugenepearson5939]

We love you boi

[@THEKOMBATTOFFICE]

Max would piece up Aljo , Ortega makes sense the grappling etc but man Aljo is a great athlete just boring

[@freddygomez9386]

Aljo vs Movsar

[@lilchaos4792]

Worst men's fight of the night. Good for him breaking into the FW rankings. Topuria would starch him.

[@smokindopedaily1992]

Its crazy how u can shut a dudes entire gameplan off and still get hate.

[@Funtruck]

Not going for the finish. With $300k on the line. With Diego just knocking out a ranked guy. Having come off a knockout. Holding for 3+ min in the 5th round. Good win of Calvin but how can you not see how we gets hate? Are you oblivious? Even Bo nickal got bood for winning a fight without any strikes

[@TheFireStarter1215]

Aljo vs. Brian at Sphere could be lit.

[@joelortiz8490]

This was fight of the night where’s aljos 600k

[@6em974]

So honest lol

[@joejeffery5454]

I love aljo but cmon bruh stop sneak dissing O’Malley move on😂😂

[@fx1883.]

featherweight aljo is much more likable wow

[@quicklern818]

Aljo VS Belal for the SMF belt (Sleep Mother F'er). Both the winner and loser get released.

[@peteasarisi2536]

Nice shirt

[@orionxxv]

Sterling fights as if his only goal is to put everyone BUT his opponent to sleep

[@gsbird]

Human BackPack Strikes again. He might not smash people but he dominates them with ease. Its like this mf has like 8 arms grappling

[@GeorgeThomas-mj3sj]

Wouldnt have gotten beyond the auditions for Dagestans got talent. You ruined the card for a W

[@sterlHAsilva]

No wonder they got the belt off of him as fast as possible. He’s never had a dominant win

[@jocoolshow]

Never had a dominant win is pretty big cap

[@peteasarisi2536]

Sandhagen numbnutz

[@sterlHAsilva]

@@jocoolshowuse actual words and maybe I can understand your nonsense

[@sterlHAsilva]

Won a belt by dq and lost is by running into a punch. Split decisions are NOT dominant wins.

[@jocoolshow]

@@sterlHAsilva Keep up

[@joshuagonzalez5659]

Most boring fight. I really don't know how they didn't warn him

[@realityosei3689]

prove you are the best??? mate iv vouch for you for a long time but bro im sure if you quit ufc not many will miss you....take a bit of risk a bit and fight earn some sort of respect from the fans...jeez

[@ARacette67]

Aljamain 'The Crotch Masster' Sterling!

[@hankrobinson2678]

Trying go from number 8 to number one smh not with that snooze fest

[@amandar4980]

Lay and pray is real… and I just witness it with aljo. 😂😂😂 // Bo nickel vs aljo… snooze fest.

[@burksregime315]

Chain heavy

[@tuffneggah]

dude def looked the part but be real, he aint entering top 3

[@dilarch5957]

If he fights like this he is never ever going to get a title shot even if he wins 15 times

[@naturalselectionfilms1993]

Bruh yall too casual he literally pile drives him

[@Dennis_Reynolds_Golden_God]

​@@naturalselectionfilms1993 it was crazy because it was like a powerbomb/piledriver followed by serious ground and pound. Kattar is just too tough to tap.

[@angelbedolla347]

@@naturalselectionfilms1993you casual acting like that was not the biggest and only moment in the entire fight.

[@DejiiJones_]

He was already champion 😂

[@DarkWarrior_1]

Guess what Colby gets 3 title shots after laying on top of washed up fighters but it becomes boring if it is someone else. 😂

[@kudosayala4943]

Cool dude, boring af though. Learn to ground & pound & there would be so many more aljo fans.

[@RocknrollaBlitz]

So everyone booo Aljo and cheer Bo ? Ah yes Americans 🤣

[@temotemo6939]

🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇺🇸✌️ much love from Georgia

[@ep0181]

Shame on UFC for not giving AJS a post win microphone in the ring. MMA means MIXED MARTIAL ARTS. This means that opponents test their skills against all types of martial arts styles. Isn't that what was suppose to be the whole point MMA when it first came to be? Ronda Rousey was a JUDO expert and was not a KNOCK OUT artist. Somehow armbar winnings within 2 rounds was considered baddest person on the planet status. Ronda was effective and elevated the level of the sport and is a hall of famer. The Gracie family martial art form is JUJITSU which is not a KNOCK OUT focused combat sport. The Gracies also elevated the sport and delivered the most utilized techniques that have become an expectation for all MMA fighters. So you better learn JUJITSU isn't that right? So I am shocked and disappointed that UFC teaches such bad sportsmanship and prejudice of AJS because of his wresting style. In the wrestling world... his style would be considered exciting. To UFC (DANA WHITE) and FANS only looking for wins by knockouts in a "MIXED MARTIAL ARTS "named sport means a lack of appreciation for all fighting styles. The booing should have been on Katar as it was his assignment to work himself out of those dominating positions. AJS is not a knock out artist but if you call yourself a mixed martial artist then find a way to win positions or sleep him before he locks you up. AJS completely shut down a striking phenom and doesn't deserve a microphone or respect? What AJS is showing is that MMA fighters better elevate their wrestling game as part of their skillset. I agree that its not as exciting but Until then stop all the Bull#$@!## about AJS style of combat. There are plenty of fighters that bring the same technique to the game, win the same way over and over and as a fan you know exactly what to expect. Only praising TKOs is not an appreciation of the diversity of development of all types martial arts. Please respect all combat sports art forms and the sacrifice it takes to win at this level.

[@danielalexander2551]

Oscar The Real One Is Under Mask Bubba

[@felixliang7558]

like 13 minutes of ground control without a single submission attempt. watching him is dreadful

[@DarkWarrior_1]

Controlling another man for 13 minutes straight against his well requires skills and cardio that not everyone has.

[@felixliang7558]

@@DarkWarrior_1 So? A fight should be about inflicting damage. I've never seen Aljo do anything remotely damaging to his opponents

[@user-tx6zl1yq5s]

Do you know anything about fighting or bjj? He literally said himself if he gives up position to chance a sub attempt he can end up letting kattar get up. He also had kattar fighting his hands pretty well against the cage so he couldn’t do anything other than sit on top of him with kattar grabbing his hands

[@nestorbatista893]

La peor pelea de la ufc 300 dios las mujeres dieron mejores peleas no niego que seas un buen peleador solo que eres super ABURRIDO gracias por recordarnos por que debemos dormir cuando vas a pelear no mereces a ortega en mi opinión

[@gilbertodeleongonzalez5945]

No se merecía estar en esa cartelera historica con esa actuación tan aburrid, Sin darle algo más a los fans

[@nestorbatista893]

@@gilbertodeleongonzalez5945 al man le dieron la oportunidad de brillar y mira otra vez la caga sterling=aburrimiento