Aljamain Sterling Wants Brian Ortega After Successful Featherweight Debut | UFC 300

UFC 300 winner Aljamain Sterling spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters post-fight after his unanimous decision victory over Calvin Kattar on Saturday in Las Vegas.
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[@FightMoney]

Aljo powerbombed the dude

[@rustyshackleford436]

It did nothing damage wise, AlJina is the most boring fighter to ever step into the octagon. Man or woman

[@tyrionmannister8763]

If ive ever learned anthing on the internet its that anyone named rusty shackleford is a little 40 year old troll ​@@rustyshackleford436

[@TmBeast17]

@@rustyshackleford436 stop the cap lmao, belal is way worse, and so is almeida

[@PotentSenzu]

​@@rustyshackleford436 so why are you watching his interviews..? Lol

[@ImJelioh]

that was no powerbomb more like he was tuckin kattar into bed

[@nikosgaming5695]

The problems/disrespect of the company Aljo has experienced is a reminder that the UFC cares more about entertainment than actually winning fights. Sucks for aljo

[@mustanggt500doh6]

What did he do the whole fight though ? He was just holding his opponent down pretty much

[@dilarch5957]

​@mustanggt500doh6 nooo bro if you say his fight was boring you are a casual. You have to defend trash fights to prove you know about MMA.

[@rustyshackleford436]

@@dilarch5957you’re crazy if you think that fight was entertaining lol

[@user-fo9gt5ri8f]

​@@mustanggt500doh6That's within the rule set tho.. A win is a win

[@alpe6228]

@@rustyshackleford436 He was being sarcastic,this fight was terrible cause Aljo looked horrible and Kattar even worst(kattar really needs to retire).If I was Aljo id go back to bw cause he isnt beating anyone who is any good at fw.

[@delsinmcgrath882]

How would the octagon interview have even gone? Joe Rogan: “So Aljo, tell us how Kattar’s nuts smell, you spent quite a lot of time down there.” 😂

[@user-dm1ju6uo8x]

Says the only one in the comments thinking about smelling nuts. Hungry?? 😂😂😂

[@panfriedworm]

Aljo went up in weight and controlled a veteran 45er for 15 minutes straight. An exciting fight no, but it still showcased his wrestling and grappling skill. The man deserves his flowers.

[@marcuscobiealexander8360]

you can see he is hurting no octogan interview really dana the only one that didnt get an octogon interview disrespectful

[@mr.brenman2132]

Worst performance of the card by far. Laying on guys isn't fighting. Embarrassing for a UFC 300 performance. I don't blame Dana.

[@beastieking1]

@@mr.brenman2132crazy Jessica Vs Rodriguz was worse and Aljo still dominated

[@mr.brenman2132]

@@beastieking1 No it wasn't. They were trading shots the whole fight. A WMMA fight was better.

[@KayNneka]

@@mr.brenman2132 not sure what he watched cus those ladies were going at each other

[@lucian5389]

@@mr.brenman2132 "A WMMA fight was better" nuff said

[@mazi6gtr642]

You can’t fight for the title just hanging on someone’s back. I literally fell asleep during his fight

[@summiitt]

It wasn't exciting but it tells you fighters are real, it wasn't easy. Regardless he should have got the interview on octagon, Dana did him dirty. Not all fights will be crazy!

[@quanganhdinh418]

its promotion they promo what can be promo

[@smaakmakend]

i missed the octagon interview tho what was that about

[@ashervirin9698]

Aljo completely dominated him, its really a shame that he didn't do a little bit more with ground and pound or something, but whatever, he should've been fighting ortega in the first place anyway

[@timparker9341]

Yes he dominated, but who wants to buy a PPV to watch that? Not me. I agree, do some ground and pound and finish the fight. I know that means giving up your position and there's a risk there, but like I said... if you don't, it's boring to watch.

[@travischafin9051]

I like this version of Aljo. We'll spoken and with a little humility.

[@ant2011]

It's literally the same aldo

[@jonahblack5942]

What are you talking about??? This is how he always sounds.

[@JoshuaD.Howard]

This is literally the same guy he’s always been… this comment shows me just how easily some “fans” got caught up in forced social media twitter and IG narratives and agendas instead of using their own two eyes and ears

[@shootdices]

nothing wrong with aljo grappinling its ellte but he just needs to put a statement on his grappling with finishes

[@isisdaddy1]

Back pack nap nap is as boring as it gets. The striking coach has to be changed.

[@isisdaddy1]

I must admit, I watched his fight again and either he is better than I thought as I watched or Kattar is worse than I thought he was.

[@aisforannihilation1662]

I thought it was a timing issue as far as post fight interview but considering all the boos, they would've just booed his speech anyway. Feel bad for him but it was boring tho. He did well it just wasn't exciting.

[@Kmtwolf]

Brian Ortega is by far the worst matchup for Sterling.

[@azqq1526]

how?

[@Fitkid7672]

It’s an interesting fight imo.

[@Kmtwolf]

@@azqq1526 Brian Ortega completely neutralizes Aljo’s grappling, and Ortega has way more power and durability. Worst possible matchup in the division, he actually has a better chance against Ilia’s style.

[@ssj4goku18825theepic]

@@Kmtwolfdepends. Aljo is very good from the back and can hold mount off top well even in tougher positions. However fair point that Ortega is a master at submissions and he’s actually a solid boxer on feet. Aljo probably should clinch or go for sneaky takedowns that can neutralise him well without risking a gullotine submission

[@Kmtwolf]

@@ssj4goku18825theepic I practice and watch grappling quite a bit, and from what I’ve seen from both of them, Ortega easily sweeps Aljo and probably won’t try to stop the takedown. Ortega might not get the submission but I can see him getting a ton of control time and possibly GNP tko

[@IsenathiDyantyi]

Congrats Aljo 🇯🇲 next!! Arllen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs Sterling?

[@asdf-bi3tp]

Aljo vs Ortega would be a GREAT fight. They're both great grapplers/BJJ practitioners.

[@timephire]

Aljo "Rampage Jackson"!

[@shatchett0]

On the prelims. Damn.

[@aaronmoton6629]

I will never understand how Ajos greatness continues to be overlooked.

[@rustyshackleford436]

Because he’s the most boring fighter in the roster and his acting skills are better than his stand up. That’s why he dives for legs and holds on till the bell rings, ddnt put a scratch on Calvin

[@aaronmoton6629]

​@@rustyshackleford436 so I'm guessing you don't respect Jordan Boroughs or Gordon Ryan either.Slap fight was made for people like you.😂

[@delsinmcgrath882]

I will never understand why Aljo loves the smell of other men’s balls. He seems to spend a lot of time down there during his fights

[@30810383]

@@aaronmoton6629 2 different sports but ok

[@moorez0007]

Just wonder why Kattar never tried buggy choke on Sterling.

[@mr.brenman2132]

He didn't deserve a postfight interview. Needed rule changes would make his style obsolete. Grappling? In one Championship he would be eating knees to the face. This isn't wrestling. You shouldn't be able to lay on your knees in front of a man and get a get out of jail free card because you have a hand down.

[@goby3807]

Grappling needs to be outruled now lmao. You casual MMA fans are such a joke. Y'all complain about Sterling for exploting Kattar's weakness while saying nothing bad about Kattar himself 😂

[@jasonborotra4208]

It's called MMA for a reason, if you don't like it go watch boxing. Lmao.

[@jasonborotra4208]

@@goby3807 Exactly, Kattar is the one who was helpless, I'm surprised he hasn't gotten exposed more often lol.

[@dudebrodude4388]

Legitimately one of the dumbest comments I have ever seen

[@solosolo8610]

Katars fault for having no grappling cope

[@marcos497]

How much make ???

[@Stillmatic084]

Three decisions up until this point. Jessica did not get an interview as well. Bobby Green fight was entertaining towards the end. People were booing this fight. I can't really blame Dana for no interview.

[@solosolo8610]

Might as well make it kickboxing then if your going to penalize grapplers for grappling

[@rustyshackleford436]

Booed the entire fight lol but he was determined to nut on Calvin but didn’t get the finish he was hoping for.

[@Blackstar-ti4py]

​@@solosolo8610 this is mma, not grapling, where all the punches and sub attempts at bruh

[@ant2011]

​@@Blackstar-ti4pyyou're not making sense

[@mattc5647]

​​@@Blackstar-ti4pyhe threw 80 strikes. Why didn't Max or Gaethje attempt a takedown or wrestle? this MMA! Not kickboxing. Because in MMA you can use all the tools at your disposal and apply them how you see fit, its the beauty of the sport. Seeing different styles is interesting to me.

[@ghostmourn]

Aljos performance was impressive

[@nutmegriot209]

Aljo vs Volk?

[@marcuscobiealexander8360]

they treat aljo just like they treat dj i wonder why

[@mr.brenman2132]

Who is they? DJ was a manlet and nobody watches flyweight fights but at least he got finishes. Sterling lays on people and abuses rules to win. Never should have been champion. Sorrry.

[@6876I]

Let me guess. Because he's black? 🤡

[@marcalexander5594]

DJ was WAYY more entertaining than Aljo, and thats saying alot, bc hes not that entertaining

[@antoniogonzalezjr6574]

You mean o malley 🤣🤣 o malley should’ve fought Merab but they gave him chito who lost to Corey 🤡

[@jamesj9693]

Yeah just like they treat Jones right ? . Stfu race baiter

[@-Denisa-]

Give him Rodriguez

[@nutmegriot209]

that would be good!

[@treavorwalton1929]

Aljo has surprised me in the past for sure when I counted him out, but Ortega I think beats him up....anyways I think its a good one to make

[@Toni-ln7ye]

so when degastani fighters do it its cool

[@316pelon]

Kabbib was a boring fighter and also gsp was a boring fighter they were criticized back in the time

[@solosolo8610]

​@@316pelon You don't know shit about fighting

[@Blackstar-ti4py]

They hit people and submit people, not lay there hanging for dear life while time runs out

[@316pelon]

Back in then they were boring fighters not exiting at all

[@ant2011]

​@@Blackstar-ti4pyhe was active when he was grappling. Wth are you talking about?

[@marcuscobiealexander8360]

lets go brother

[@lootgoblins9068]

Aljo is still so salty Suga KO’d him

[@simplemanmtb143]

He's BORING! Not because hes a wrestler but because he just lays there, no ground and pound, no sumbission attempts, just lays there. So WACK!!!!!! ESPECIALLY FOR SUCH A SKILLED GUY.

[@rustyshackleford436]

Disgrace to the card….total snoozer. No damage just man to man contact

[@rustyshackleford436]

Scared to death to be knocked out again

[@gord_9922]

Outstruck Kattar on da feet EVERY moment in da fight was Aljo's Kattar did 0 literally nun didn't throw or land sht Aljo walked him down yet no one seems to wanna sht on him for sum reason

[@robertwatson6888]

Worst fight on the card. Boring. I wouldn`t pay to watch him in a pay per view main event.

[@timetter7062]

Fan favorite!!

[@therealdarkknight480]

Delusional

[@tyrionmannister8763]

Not exciting but dominant , Calvin threw what 4 significant strikes ? While max let him land over 100? Yeah we want exciting fights but if ur getting blasted on the ground all fight , then youre losing , it he beats ortega he deaerves a title shot

[@reichspector2413]

Boring

[@nerdsandvirginsmma]

Diego Lopes next for aljo. Ufc not doing him any favors.

[@WatchFunniestCommentsonYouTube]

I'm done sticking up for this guy. Worst fight on the whole card

[@shade45313]

Oh no, he's devastated

[@jonahblack5942]

What will he ever do now??? 😂