Aljamain Sterling: T.J. Dillashaw Is Cheating ‘Little Weasel’ - MMA Fighting

Aljamain Sterlng discusses how his title defense ended up at UFC 280, his issues with MMA fans and the UFC brass, facing T.J. Dillashaw, the Sean O’Malley vs. Petr Yan fight, his predictions for big BW clashes in next couple of weeks, his “fun” song, and more.
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[@lancerbruin5784]

If this channel had timestamps... it would be sooooooo nice.

[@latecore_]

yoooo fr

[@floatinggoose9197]

0:05 INTRO 28:49 end

[@CamWalkerMixedMartialArts]

@@floatinggoose9197 💀💀

[@righthook5425]

I miss the old days when people would put timestamps in the comments

[@agi2160]

​@@floatinggoose9197 You're a prince, Jerry!

[@TheDonboklang]

I almost died when he said his song gonna feature T-wood 😭

[@lewisreeves9843]

time

[@Suave121]

@@lewisreeves9843 it’s 12:55 rn

[@ddrliverpool7297]

Honestly, alljo's a really cool and humble dude. Also an incredible fighter too

[@lewisreeves9843]

don't forget a great actor too !

[@sw0re0]

@@lewisreeves9843 its time to move on bro

[@markdyer2574]

@@sw0re0 well said

[@DWoodsII]

@@lewisreeves9843 and whoop that ass the 2nd fight. Would never gotten that opportunity if he didn’t “act”

[@mmacult5336]

and the paper champ

[@nelsonman1231]

Aljo is growing on me. His mindset is pretty sound given that everyone hates him. He Certainly knows how to navigate this media landscape

[@digipoke12345]

Appreciate Aljo coming in with the good audio

[@unforeseeableness]

I love how honest Sterling is. In his response to Dillaroids, he didn't deny that he's more athlete than fighter. There's no shame in it. It's nice to ignore social pressures from fans and live without some brain injury from past wars in the ring later in life.

[@kri8tive]

This guy is chill af

[@kylethomas2884]

I’m all for fighters getting paid more but the narrative of comparing ufc fighters to the nba or nfl or mlb has got to stop. The lakers by themselves generate more money than the entire ufc and that’s just 1 team. The lakers tv deal alone was worth like over 7 billion.

[@drolx2102]

Yeah those organizations have been around for 100 years UFC didn’t start until 1993 it’s gonna take some time .

[@levity90]

It's the same exact issue with women's sports. It would be great if the women made as much as the men but they're simply not as big of a draw.

[@LP3me]

Good point

[@trayyoutube]

I’m done doubting this guy. He did what we said was impossible. He’s earned his respect.

[@Leg3ndKilla687]

Lol

[@rudeboi7916]

Never, his fake performance should never be forgotten. And how he handled it.

[@trayyoutube]

@@rudeboi7916 everyone said yan was the God of the division and look what happened. If he was the best he wouldn’t have gotten beat. Everyone deserves a chance at retribution. You must be perfect huh.

[@jacksonjDell]

Doesn't change the fact that he took a dq win after pretending to be concussed...

[@kevindurantburner3592]

@@jacksonjDell How do you know he was pretending? You ain't in that man's body and he did take a flush knee on the dome lol

[@jjakfamily]

As Aljo gets more comfortable being Champ, The more I like him. A man that is comfortable in his own skin is a very dangerous man.

[@lillagahnavich7700]

I was at Jacksonville...I was one of the few that said everybody can hate on him but he seemed rly hungry all week. They thought Yan would murder him so I'm kinda digging this Aljo...he let all the memes saying he was a quitter fuel him...lesser men would have crumbled after a neck surgery and all that..he has my respect. We will see if he can keep it up

[@drizzle27]

Ariel don't say you can rap and then start rapping immortal technique.

[@tommybrown6194]

Wasn’t that inspectah deck? Swear I’ve heard Ariel spit that bar at least 5x lol

[@austinbettinger4800]

“I have tons of different options I could be doing” Proceeds to explain he’s dropping a rap song with his brother and cousin lol..

[@briannguyen2364]

Ariel spitting bars at the end was the highlight of the video. Throw him on the track Aljo!

[@rufdymund]

Newfound respect! Clever dude and proved himself forever after that last petr fight. Respect champ 👊🏽

[@thecasual4698]

This interview was great had me cracking up.

[@ndilisamajola]

Really enjoyed this interview.

[@Pedri2theMax]

Jamaican Pride right here!!!!

[@Drew_Hawk]

Didn't know Sterling was this chill of a guy. Sterling is also very intelligent as well.

[@Jexxtor]

I love this interview. So much stuff needed to be said. 💯

[@LP3me]

Aljo seems like one of the more intelligent fighters

[@lilchaos4792]

Dom Cruz vs. Chito Song Yadong vs. Corey Sandhagen Merab vs. Jose Aldo Aljamain v.s Dillashaw What a stacked division!

[@drizzle27]

Sterling is on peds so that's pretty corny to act holier than thou.

[@NotoriouslyNoah]

15:09 "he got sent to the gulags" 😂

[@1975Adamd]

When does he fight the guru?

[@GabrielMartinez-fw2fv]

This a cool fukn dude…… very articulate and honest with his assessments glad to have him representing long island …..lets go champ

[@adamhaberstich7216]

I can get behind this fired up Sterling! 🤭

[@Flynnstir]

Good luck sterling I'm hoping for the best for ya

[@robertunsworth2212]

Likeable interesting champion. Deserves his recognition now

[@psychonaut13]

These two have such a good chemistry

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

Helwani bangin' them bars like a Jenna Jamison film!

[@Mr.Foreplay48]

Let’s Go TJ!!!🥊

[@trashbun2]

Am I crazy for thinking Ariel can rap for real!

[@lilDanSims]

Sounded like inspecta deck lyrics tbh

[@ayoamusan3276]

this interveiw is what mma guru was talking about in his new video

[@ezradaiquiri11311]

I'll root for the funk master in this fight. Insightful interview 👍

[@TheReal_DeanD]

I hope Aljo can do a great Ray Longo impersonation. “Look at that m f’er”

[@bossmandolo23]

Sterling is a great wrestler ragged doll Yan for 2 whole rounds but I got dillashaw by decision

[@tonyfergusonisthetypeofguy142]

Wasnt ragdolling

[@cvgodd1432]

He laid on his back for 2 whole rounds lol. Rag doll?!? Show me the damage

[@yvette3131]

@@cvgodd1432 why did Yan let him do that?

[@sixersfan602]

Pillashaw got destroyed by Sandhagen and won a robbery by hugging Corey. Even if Aljo can't take TJ down he will do what he did to Pedro to TJ.

[@sixersfan602]

@@yvette3131 Yan is the only Russian that can't wrestle

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Just hope Sterling does some ground and pound on the ground instead of just ground control against TJ. Once he wins in an exciting and spectacular way, he will be forgiven... But most likely gonna be a 5 round decision fight..

[@Tejaybe]

5 Round Decision fight would be a big upgrade for T.J, instead of a 4 rounds of Walking Dead-Zombie performance, "WIN" vs Sandhagen, hugging the fence. Aljo atleast won his last fight, TJ didnt win, he got smashed, and was very lucky, to get away with a Split Decision, wich was everything else than impressive.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

@@Tejaybe It didn't happen much in Sterling vs Yan fight, but he got the job done with ground control even though it was a close one, Yan is to be blamed himself for not being able to do anything and seemed too emotional and reckless early on. Just want to see more activity from Sterling on the ground with damage and more submission attempts. TJ is 36, and I also thought he lost against Sandhagen based upon damage. Think TJ gonna try to finish the fight early on, and if it goes past 3 rounds, I would favor Sterling since he is 33 and in his prime right now.

[@Tejaybe]

@@alcottdevalte7440 I'll sign up on that, Pretty much what I think it will come down to, how will TJ look in there, the long lay-offs and the surgery, injury free now, But can he get back in "UFC Title-fight shape" , I dont know, but TJ couldnt get a better match-up, just like that for the belt, than vs a grappler. TJ vs Yan would be much worse, TJ vs Sandhagen 2, even worse, so if he will become Champ again, this is his chance, go out hard, try to win by TKO/KO in the first 2 rounds, if he doesnt, I think Aljo takes it. Looking forward to it, thats the most important!

[@alcottdevalte7440]

@@Tejaybe I absolutely agree with that. Big layoffs and injuries leading to less activity only helps if your fighting style is based upon wrestling like Khabib or if you're a defensive fighter like Adesanya these days where you don't take any damage at all. And if you're not in your 20's, it doesn't go well in most cases. Anyway, TJ's last title shot I guess and I just hope it's an exciting fight. Even Cruz at 36 who becomes 37 next month is fighting Vera who is in his prime, and Cruz' is 2-2 since losing the belt in 2016 but has dealt with so many injuries and little activity. Not saying that they can't do it, but nobody in MMA has become a champ at 125, 135, 145, 155, and 170 after the age of 35 if I remember it correctly...

[@Tejaybe]

@@alcottdevalte7440It has been some Champs in them divisions over 35, but thats Most from the previous Era, the Frankie Edgars, BJ Penns, the GSPs, but 125/135 been dominated by Mighty Mouse and Cruz for So long its insane. But yeah. Age caught up to them too, and Dom got most injuries in the sport, unlucky , but thats wbay happends when you Dance in the octagon like he does, footwork and movement thats takes alot of the knees/ ankles. Damn he looked good against Chito, he was winning that, I was impressed by Dom tbh Chito shadow Boxing the air 90% of the time, but he landed that clean lefy kick Beautiful . And thats the game. Still , Dom should not feel bad for his Performance. It was Beautiful to watch. And as you say, 37-38 years old he and TJ now :)

[@AN-hv1vm]

My favourite Aljo interview ever

[@SplashingMagikarp]

This is the second time I have seen Aerial say he has bars and then just recites Wu Tang lol

[@tech1238]

Great title

[@seinfeld11123]

im suprised Dana let ariel interview him from the PI. Dana wont let Ariel in to any fights nothing. and technically this would be just as if Ariel was standing at the PI.

[@dgillian183]

Lol that’s nonsense! You hear rumors and repeat them in the comment section 🤡

[@dyfox3856]

@@dgillian183 he's right. Dana hates Ariel helwani. He's been vocal about iy

[@ramonbriones4487]

That little weasel Ariel had that sound bite rdy lol I like it

[@Tommycruz90]

Aljo sub round 1. It’s not 2017 anymore, TJ looked 40 years old against Sandhagen, and he lost.

[@truman809]

Huh TJ was coming forward constantly pressuring and making sandhagen back up even with a blown out knee

[@ngatiwarrior6975]

Tj looked as good as ever, especially with a blown knee

[@pamelasoltesz7279]

Aljo and Bryce Mitchell should do a rap song, they are friends.. Bryce stayed on Al Iaquinta's couch for a while before TUF, he trained with that team for a bit before the UFC..

[@kyleinggo]

Best of luck aljo you got this

[@Marco-wn7bf]

Let's go Aljo!

[@Daddytronics]

Aljo is one of my favourites

[@mdcampbe]

Ever notice how the UFC doesn’t get along with ANY of their African-American champions not named DC…and how they’ve coincidentally got a champion - or one in the pipe - from each of their newest prospective markets.

[@lllNickDiazlll]

One FC does the exact same thing..

[@mdcampbe]

@@lllNickDiazlll I don’t doubt it, I’m at least glad they’ve still got DJ on the roster. The UFC trading him for Ben Askren…Ben Askren…was…wow.

[@kyleboogers123]

the thing is alojo for some reason has 2 and a bit rounds in him before he gives up and gasses out. tj can go allday, so in a 5 rounder my pick is tj

[@Tejaybe]

Walking Zombie TJ looked impressive in his comeback fighting without steroids, took a beating from Sandhagen, looked like he been Stuntman for Jurassic Park 1,2,3 + The Walking Dead Series, and had to take over a year off again to put his face, knees, hands, together, from his 3 years off before that. So his last win against Cody was back in 2018, 4 years ago, Im not that confident TJ will make this as easy that most people seems to think, but yeah, figh will tell. Aljo finished Sandhagen, and beat Yan the last fight, in a decision, without taking any damage, will be interesting to see what TJ looks like in this comeback, he aint walking over Aljo like nothing, thats for sure.

[@kyleboogers123]

@@Tejaybe yeah but you gotta remember tj won that fight with everything but the acl torn in his knee. A healthy tj is dangerous

[@lilchaos4792]

@@Tejaybe casuals don't know better

[@Nameplease12blacknobility]

I was a huge fan of aljo for a while. From when he lost to moraes. He lost me a bit during the break after against petr 1. But only because of how he was handling the situation.. Looking back that would’ve been so difficult to deal with. But he proved himself and this interview he is a straight G. Clear spoken, respectful, informed and unbiased. As much as tj my favourite bantamweight of all time, I wouldn’t mind aljo going on a legendary run before moving up and continuing greatness

[@e13kid]

Spoken like a true casual.

[@GORILLABREATH1]

Jamaica ?? Aren't you from Long Guyland ??

[@skoal91]

Aljo will never have my respect after that Oscar worthy performance to win the belt

[@o-townminideals3104]

Just keep winning and just imagine ending up in the hall of fame...that will be almost bigger than winning the title. Dish served cold😏

[@justinkimpland7200]

Hey Aljo really turned up here!

[@TopFearless]

I dont like it when they steal lines from the Mac

[@someguy4046]

Yan's groupies are still coping with the loss

[@danInRealife]

Maaaaannn.. Aerial pullin off Wu-Tang Clan Triumph!! 👏

[@theguvnor3880]

On paper, this is a closer fight than Sterling vs Yan. I personally lean towards TJ but it's a 50/50.

[@Ginzaloon]

Ariel spitting Wutang bars lol

[@karl6525]

and Al Jo is the one who should've been slapped at the oscars.

[@sambarone5890]

Ariel has by far the most legendary laugh 🤣🤣

[@kanthony9154]

The champ🏆🔥

[@7minuteAbs]

We need subtitles. I thought I heard punch people in the face when we all know he meant hug peoples ass

[@sixersfan602]

Aljo top 10 bantamweights of all time

[@floatinggoose9197]

Title : Correct

[@uglyhippos]

Wait he doesn't have to pay for the game tax for that fight? They should do all ppv fights overseas then.

[@deathmachine808]

It's the guy who victimised that disabled wheelchair KZbinr. Damn...

[@yurinoworry]

Yeah, and Aljo is here too!

[@Absofreakinlutely]

Aljo is growing on me

[@GORILLABREATH1]

I would have bet the house that Yan was going to beat his ass ! Good for AlJo !1

[@Giovanniburns05]

STRONG ISLAND STAND UP!!! 👊🏿

[@arborthomas886]

Champ 🏆💯

[@fna5360]

Yeah Charles had a asterix next to his name to start with and now everyone thinks he is by far the best. Be cool if Aljo could do something similiar and rewrite his narrative.

[@jakedemaggio8649]

You don’t have to be a champion to get ppv points. Conor, Masvidal & Diaz are 3 non-Champions who get ppv points. Also GSP & Lesner got ppv points their last fights, Neither of which were champions at that time. But what do all these people have in common? Take a wild guess (they also got millions of dollars every time they fought, with Diaz being the lowest paid of everyone mentioned above)

[@ynwaaiy9640]

Aljo wins by submission, cause that's his only weapon to get the W

[@Tejaybe]

Aljo pulls out a pocketknife from his glove during the fight, does he have 2 weapons , or one? If that happends.

[@ETwasajunkie]

GURU’S SON

[@mattgodwin1868]

You’re fair aljo

[@SupremeKia69]

Love how areal calls aljo a lil black weasel

[@pavoandricic6056]

He fight once a year and he want more money! Claun vs Juiceman what a match!

[@ny100302]

King of the toughest division 🫡 salute

[@chopst11x92]

Ahh the classic once a cheater always a cheater argument lol

[@Canonall]

It's true tho

[@StallionFernando]

Lol Aljo knows he would get finished by Henry. Henry left Sean silent and he left you nervous and stuttering as well during the DC face to face.

[@Daddytronics]

Henry is like a drunk uncle at a party

[@Daddytronics]

U just smile and wait for him to go away

[@DWoodsII]

I like Henry But the dude is becoming Jon Jones. All talk..

[@theexpert5085]

I think the little 🐍 in the grass is gonna take this one

[@jjsavior]

The ufc has always done this dude dirty.

[@bongdonkey]

Sterling runs his mouth all day about UFC. And then wonders why the company don't get behind him.

[@skoal91]

Killashaw gonna get the w I think

[@bettycrocker3425]

Sterlings holding on for dear life to his B.S. title & title defense where he just laid on homie.. Can’t WAIT to see Sterling get what’s coming. You KNOW YOU AN’T a REAL or THE REAL Champ. Enjoy all the endorsements and keep delaying fights so you can hold onto that belt as long as u can.. next fight u better lay on ol boy again

[@ashleyaboley8894]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 keeo crying

[@joebuczkowski8605]

I want a shirt like that.

[@iwillrateyou9375]

Doesn't he realize Stallone was also on steroids in Rock 4 or is he dry snitching on himself 😂

[@blessedboxer3449]

The MMA Guru’s Son

[@BamOn742]

MMA GURU needs team up with that guy in th wheelchair(GURU LOLOLOL)...i love Aljo

[@MMAJesus420]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jakedalton6236]

15:10🤣🤣🤣

[@cookerdegree4938]

Not true that he didn’t have a hard fight with Petr Yan, he was losing the first and ppl argue he won the second. Other than that great interview

[@bryanbadillo2295]

love aljo 😭😭😭😭

[@corymmarules7462]

Aljo shut a lot of people up with his second fight over Yan. If he beats TJ…he will seal the deal. 👏🏾

[@tristanxjason]

Im not a fan nor dislike either but TJ didn’t even beat Cody Sandhagen UFC really ride some fighters and it’s weird

[@barack9697]

LFG ALJO!!

[@nickberra11]

I like aljo! I think he’s exactly right about the UFC. And I think real fans and fans who understand the way the sports set up wouldn’t blame him for speaking out like this. Especially when he’s exactly right. Being in the UFC Is an amazing opportunity but the fighters who make the most money have tons of stuff going on outside the ufc.

[@Hojiii]

Aljo needs to spend some money on himself and get a savvy PR team. Sugar, Conor, Izzy etc, all do their own promotion. Also, please ditch the victim mentality.

[@johnattitude]

Holy smokes, if Sterling ends up fighting his best friend for the title!! Bet everything you have on it, for his friend. I swear i just heard him say that. Not in those words though! Did anyone else catch that? Around 23min mark

[@kylecross9827]

I’m very confused. I have no idea what you’re hearing