Aljamain Sterling: We All Know Sean O'Malley's Kryptonite | The MMA Hour

Aljamain Sterling talks about how his self-belief led him to the title after losses, his comeback plan after getting knocked out by Marlon Moraes, whether he's broken through with fans after his Henry Cejudo win, Eric Albarracin's claim that UFC 288 did 700,000 pay-per-view buys, making a quick turnaround to fight Sean O'Malley at UFC Boston in August, the weakness he sees in O'Malley's game, his response to Demetrious Johnson's critique of his performance, his opinion on Sean O'Malley getting a title shot, Francis Ngannou’s next move, how long he will stay at 135 pounds, and more.
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[@BASHWON]

Give Aljo his props, man. Hasn’t lost since 2017 and now back to back title defenses. 🙌🏽

[@mattkaiser8984]

He sucks 😂

[@al5866]

🤡🤡

[@ROO_17]

@@al5866 showing yourself

[@jocoolshow]

All against former champs who were on paper nightmare matchups against him

[@gotdajuiceeee]

Beats O’Malley and goes up to 45 😎

[@kyartick8502]

That is crazy how mid 2017 cody was 11-0 and just beat the 135 goat and sterling was 14-2. Then at the end of the year cody was koes by tj and sterling was koed by marlon. 6 years later cody is 2-4 being koed 3 times and sterling is 9-0. You can never truly judge how great a fighter will be

[@kyartick8502]

@I'll be damned if I ain't handsome go away

[@Noone-wp6vj]

@@IllbedamnedifIainthandsomeima test that, who are gonna be the champs all weight classes by the end of the year

[@Noone-wp6vj]

@@IllbedamnedifIainthandsomeidc about women weight classes so u dont got to list that

[@mattkaiser8984]

He faked concussion. Yan didn’t have a real camp. TJ had one arm. Cleary scored round 5 for Aljo. Aljo has the shittiest legacy of any champion in the UFC. It’s a shame.

[@lawkage8156]

@@Noone-wp6vjflyweight: Brandon Moreno (idk I barley watch flyweight) bantamweight: Merab Featherweight: Volk (yair has a good chance but I’m pick volk) Lightweight: Islam Welterweight: Leon (i can’t see Colby beating him) Middleweight: Izzy (I think he’ll beat Whitaker for the 3rd time and sometime next year lose to khamzat) Light heavyweight: Jiri (I think he’s the best light heavyweight in the planet him vs jamahal hill is a good fight tho) Heavyweight: John jones if he doesn’t retire

[@RichardCookerly]

Hilarious he didn’t bring Ariel a drink, and goes on to say, Cheers! Lol

[@user-zo4iz2nv5u]

Aljo doesn’t care about anyone but himself lol, no way he’ll think about bringing an extra for Ariel

[@MH-et5sn]

@@user-zo4iz2nv5u Yeah at least KSI brought Prime.

[@godisgoodgodisgreat3434]

@@MH-et5snoh really ksi is promoting prime i’m so surprised

[@lawkage8156]

@@user-zo4iz2nv5ucheal said that behind the scenes aljo is the nicest and most loved fighter by other fellow fighters

[@lowlowseesee]

@@user-zo4iz2nv5u stfu lol. you talk like you know the guy personally lololol geek

[@Pandoracasting]

Dude Aljo is the man right now.

[@warrendunn4276]

Aljo has won me over as a fan. He's the rightful champion and deserves the respect of a champion. I didn't like how he originally got the belt with the Oscar performance but in the second fight he proved himself and has ever since.

[@vblegh1620]

How is it an Oscar performance when he literally had to have an artificial disc put into his spinal chord

[@DmDaPDm]

@@vblegh1620 I’m team Aljo but he always had that neck injury, he took the DQ Rightfully! knowing he wasn’t 100% but he knew if he was he could beat Peter and he did. Anthony smith could not say that about Jon Jones.

[@EugeakaEugene]

​@@DmDaPDm hatetrs gonna hate. Mma is full of toxic fans

[@jaseallenson316]

​@@drew5065who currently has the longest tenure as champion? Oh ok

[@tacosauce0]

​@Drew well yeah, he head to win us over. Others just sort of instantly demand the respect

[@dano1307]

Aljo is a savage man. 23-3 and on a 9 fight win streak, 3 consecutive defenses. I think he should stay at 135 though and rack up defenses.

[@baeualoevv]

his winning streak ended in yan fight and his acting career began

[@sochioranmyaku]

@@baeualoevvstay salty

[@JakeAllen3]

And he should be 25-1

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

​@@JakeAllen3 na he lost those 2 decisions fair and square

[@jocoolshow]

@@baeualoevv Even if it was ruled a no contest and not a DQ win, it’s still counts for a win streak Look at Leon Edwards and Bella Muhammad’s NC which didn’t break their win streaks at all All it would change in an alternate universe where it was a NC and not a DQ would be subtracting 1 from Aljo’s streak and title defense. But it should be a DQ, being a champion doesn’t exclude you from rules

[@MannyGrey]

Aljo's title defenses so far have all been former champions. Says alot about his skill.

[@louisjackson8714]

Furthermore, Dillashaw and Cejudo never lost their belts in the octagon, meaning any argument of linearity lies with Aljo too

[@joseg2994]

He cutting 40 pounds …

[@mmacult5336]

great skill avoiding the fight on his knees abusing a rule. great skill! maybe even better than his worldclass striking :DDDD

[@fuckoffgoogle9747]

​@@mmacult5336 lmao cope

[@LeoLionSun23]

​@@louisjackson8714 good point!

[@Velexarian]

Seeing Aljo’s success continuously reminds me that Anthony Smith should’ve taken the DQ.

[@srr3097]

Yea but Smith would have to beat Jones in a rematch 😂

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

Been seeing this same comment alot and I gotta say , I agree

[@gibgibbo5738]

Yeah except aljo won the rematch and Jon jones got bored folded smith up like a chair before potential DQ. and he’d become a vegetable if they ever rematched 😂

[@ssofft]

18:22 for kryptonite line

[@imperator_odin]

??

[@ssofft]

@@imperator_odin the part of the video where Aljo says " we all know Sean O'Malley's Kryptonite..."

[@yourtube1424]

W interview for Aljo, dude really does mix in Self belief & reality well, suprised people don’t give him his props more tbh! Feel like he’s very quietly solidified his legacy!

[@antoniomendez1316]

Figgy was the quickest turn around

[@sochioranmyaku]

I forgot about that one. What a badass.

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

Yeah 3 weeks is insane

[@anarchy1090]

And look at him now

[@cristianchavez1699]

great job Aljo, I can no longer be a hater you have completely earned my respect and many others im sure. Great fighter, great champ.

[@noahahlers4740]

I'll never like his fighting style but I love his interviews and how available he is to the media

[@onlystuntin1905]

I was there when Aljo beat Petr Yan the second time at UFC 273 and I’ve been a fan ever since.

[@mrnoshow3340]

Yea hold him down and hold on to his back until the time expires that’s the weakest way to win

[@jaybrack7272]

Damn, long time fan..

[@cambo6911]

​@@mrnoshow3340 go find your safe space

[@mrnoshow3340]

@@cambo6911 you mean to tell me your a fan of how the wrestlers just hold on for deer life 3 of 5 rounds and get a decision win ?

[@cambo6911]

@@mrnoshow3340 I'm a fan of all forms of martial arts and those who have the will and heart to train and compete and conduct themselves as a martial artist should. Dipshit fans? Not so much

[@sochioranmyaku]

To answer Aljo’s question: Usman fought in February 2021 against Burns and then turned around to rematch Masvidal in April in fights that got back to back Performance of the Night bonuses. That’s the kinda champ we lost folks 😭

[@flyingmonke]

As if Masvidal is some elite fighter lmao. Jobber he is

[@johnnybravo6951]

His shoulder got Bully B'd.

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

​@John Khan don't matter. Ko'd burns and Masvidal and whooped Colby all in a span on 9 months. What a champ Usman was

[@DrSpaceman42]

@@flyingmonke ok champ! 😆

[@Cub__]

​@@thenedsmmachannel8970 respect

[@NoahCanFB]

Aljo has gnarly leg kicks which would stifle the movement of Sean, and great wrestling aka Sean's easiest path to being defeated. Unless sterling comes in mentally weak, I don't see him losing

[@NoahCanFB]

​@Mike Oxharry exactly so I don't see that being a problem either. His team is made up of champions

[@WobblyRooster]

Will be a horrible fight. Miss guys like khabib that will throw hands with the best just to prove a point. Leg kicking and holding people without inflicting much damage stinks to watch

[@anarchy1090]

@@WobblyRoosterrrally khabib lmao

[@MikeySkywalker]

@@WobblyRooster Khabib? Seems like you only saw one of his fights. He only ever threw hands with Conor. Because he was pissed. He is a terrible example. Glover is a much better example.

[@KharlHungus]

Aljo did more damage to his own feet with his kicks than he did to henry.

[@MNWILD43]

I like Sterling, a humble but confident, young man.

[@mdj365]

Aljo is always a great interview, very natural . But when it’s a fight it and he hits the mic it’s not the same . Underrated champion

[@MikeySkywalker]

I wish he could just be himself and not get so defensive before and after fights. His personality is so likable which is why he has such loyal friends. I just wish he could be himself. But I get why he gets so defensive.

[@markbr9429]

Haha. That's what I was thinking too. If he could speak better in the octagon he would gain a lot more fans, because he is really good to listen to, he's highly intelligent and accomplished

[@Mclm5500]

When Aljo admitted he most likely would have lost if Yan never threw the knee… and he was okay with admitting that is admiring and I’m a huge fan now!

[@Ar1AnX1x]

before it kinda felt like the UFC makes it look like the Champ has a say in who they're gonna fight but now it looks straight up disrespectful, like they brought Colby in and DC told Leon to call out Colby and when he said Colby doesn't deserve it Dana just went ahead and confirmed it, I mean he didn't even say anything like "we're gonna talk about it and figure it out" he just steamrolled Leon, and if this is in public just imagine how it is behind the scenes.

[@brkofdon]

"at the end of the day" "with that being said" Aljo loves those two phrases lol

[@Ar1AnX1x]

every time a fighter is behind in a championship fight they hear Usman's *DON'T LET HIM BULLY YOU SON* in their head

[@T-Lo_OneHunnit]

You mean Leons Coach LoL?

[@dsneblina]

Thank you! That face off was a second too soon, and it's not on Sean. I can't help but feel that whatever management/ media ppl don't like Aljo push for these little micro-slights. I wasnt always an Aljo fan, but how can you not love this guy after his journey?

[@doityourself2save]

If Aljo talked like this all the time EVERYONE would love him

[@lachlan1441]

He honestly does though

[@nmisoo]

Aljo is a great champ! the man is well spoken and he keeps his ego at bay. MMA fans are not fighting inside the cage.

[@kwelixzuberi]

im so happy that Ariel has this platform. It’s important that there’s an entity capable of pushing back against Dana white and his henchmen.

[@TheLuckyShepherd]

Aljo: 🍺 Cheers! Ariel: 🧐 Did you bring me one? Aljo: 🥴 No. 🤣💀

[@ontheaction1]

The fact that Henry was surprised at how good Aljo’s wrestling is, goes to show the level that Aljo is competing at.

[@Coco-hs9ex]

How can anyone dislike this guy? Get on a uk card he has a massive backing here that I don’t think he even realises

[@jakemosely9377]

I was at the UFC Charlotte event this past weekend and Alja legit never stopped interacting with the fans. Taking pictures and shaking hands basically the entire time. That was really cool to me, the new people’s champ.

[@minifridge6330]

Major respect to aljo for not judging the dudes who take steroids after breaking bones

[@scrange4765]

the funky style consists of using "grounded opponent" rule to its full potential

[@luckyspurs]

I love Aljo. So endearing and detailed.

[@1punch_man]

Amazing the difference between weight cut Aljo and post fight rehydrated celebration mode Aljo. Happy he got the win.

[@flyingmonke]

Dude beat Chetr Yan, TJ Killa Shaw and Cejudo back to back and people still discredit him. It's insane. These are the same people who call Colby "America's champ"

[@baeualoevv]

deserved and should be a legal knee. one armed washed tj, washed 5’3 cejudo who hasn’t fought in 3 years.

[@flyingmonke]

@@seanrahman7129 he couldn't even finish a washed Masvidal 🤣😂😂😂

[@capemanp1110]

And Cory Sandman...😮

[@godisgoodgodisgreat3434]

@@baeualoevvwhat about sandhagen munhoz and barao let me hear some more excuses

[@TheDober109]

Dillashaw had one arm and Henry was gone for 3 years he only gets credit for Yan

[@markbr9429]

Aljo is my favourite fighter now. He's good inside and outside the octagon

[@user-kf7oz6om6d]

Man I love Sean O’malley, but aljo has really been growing on me. Would be cool to see Aljo keep the belt, he’s so humble and backing up Francis decisions was really nice. Can’t wait for this fight

[@johnbrylledomingo6377]

52:17 holy crap, is everyone doing The Pimblett now ?

[@williamdotson1548]

Aljo funny asf for not bringing Ariel a drink😂

[@kennyyuen1600]

Wait did Aljo just say that Merab is on steroids ? "If i was on steroids my conditioning would be better like merab"

[@capemanp1110]

Remember when Aljo had an after fight interview he said I'm coming on that _ _ _...😂😆 🤣

[@JayJay-tb5cw]

Aljo is a cool dude man

[@CarsonPell]

37:12 aljo exposes merab for epo you’re welcome

[@rmaurer1982]

This man has won me over and from the comments many others as well. I still think he lost to Henry but either way it went it was the highest level MMA from two great champs.

[@papichulo23]

Aljo is a straight forward dude. We need some respect for the champ.

[@CaringOwl]

Super proud of Team AlJo & Crew. Great folks.

[@rodgersphd5701]

i like his honesty about facing volk afrer that performance he definitely need to wait

[@tajuano]

People need to give Ajio respect after the henry fight

[@Saielb]

Let's GO ALJO👏🏾

[@BDtheZero]

Becoming more and more of an aljo fan every time I hear him

[@yourtube1424]

Aljo is a bright dude man, What Ngannou has signed with PFL is essentially what Aljo is talking about here!

[@the-mma-guru]

37:12

[@JesseWelds]

Yancel cope

[@birminghamsavage9159]

Great interview, Aljo keeps it one hundred

[@ramonbriones4487]

If u want to really talk about usada look into how Jon had picograms this past fight BUT usada literally changed the rules for him to sweep it under the rug

[@howstich610]

Damn Aljo is super nice and great champion

[@intent7705]

Best of luck Aljo.

[@marcushughes3406]

“I just wanna smash O’Malley, pause.” 😂😂

[@LeoLionSun23]

Favorite active fighter. Let's go 🦁 - Leo boyyyy

[@omgcrisbreezy]

Great episode.

[@MRTN13]

Look at these two vibing. That was completely different not so long ago. I think Aljo changed

[@TrainingWithBrianYT]

winninest guy in Henry Cejudo

[@choffmann8627]

So intelligent. Inside and outside the cage. Cant wait to see where his journey goes. Congrats champ🇺🇸💪🏻

[@refusetolose7528]

Wow brings back memories to when Aljo was a free agent on the mma hour

[@karsam7751]

Aljo is very good at his word and logically sound

[@Mr.therealboss]

He is very smart very optimistic he accepts the truth idk why people hate him

[@heyshunky]

did sterling just accidentally admit that merab is on EPO? lol 37:16

[@GaynaWhite]

alright alright we can all agree the Suga show is up 😂

[@nerradlegorklooking6221]

I'm so happy for funk Master ☺️

[@brayanmiranda9082]

UFC Protecting OMalley. Give him a title shot now and hope he lands a KO because OMalley isnt beating anyone in the top 5.

[@EternalBoy333]

Like Aljo more and more, my type of person, congrats and keep going 🙂👌

[@danielwilson1105]

Dude really showed his class bringing one drink to the studio 😂

[@yohungrywolf]

Deiveson Figuredo had the fastest turnaround I believe with 3 weeks (?) back in 2020 and he fought Brandon Moreno who fought on that same card to answer who had the fastest championship turnaround

[@matthewneufer1758]

Oh hes got Allen Jermaine Steelring in person on this one To whom do we owe the honors , I've been subscribed to aljo's KZbin for about 4 years now . There all interesting

[@dano1307]

crazy to think Marlon Moraes KOd him and the way their careers went after respectively

[@TheDober109]

Moraes was already on his way out tbh

[@enriqued8220]

Aljo does everything funky its hilarious.

[@aliabdelaziz905]

Leg kicks

[@okiejw3008]

ALJO never fails to impress. Class act, excellent fighter, humble and super smart yet a KILLER in the cage! Always enjoy your interviews and learn a lot! He's as real as it gets in the UFC...respect.👊

[@A-DUBCLUB]

I was so sure henry was going to pull it off.. reason? Because of his history.. double ufc champ.. ko dillashaw beat dj cruz etc. But look.. it was never any hate to aljo merely i was for the other guy but man sterling swayed my opinion, he didnt let words and criticism shy him away from the task at hand and went in there and took it. So respect to aljo to be able to edge a win over a talent like henry cejudo. Definitely a big win well earnt.

[@whiz3787]

"Cheers... you need a drink too? I didnt think this thru" 😂

[@Freebandzz187]

i have some respect from aljo

[@27neverlose]

All of Sterling's talk of going up a weight class and beating Volk next is crazy talk. He should be scared of losing to Sean. Never overlooked O'Malley. I smell upset...

[@jennymaduena8654]

“Looking fresh dawgg” haha

[@CVR619]

Looking Fresh Dawg

[@brayanmiranda9082]

That quick turn around is just to benefit OMalley. Aljo should watch the Burns v Belal fight so he can see the importance of taking time off

[@RealMattKiefer]

ALJO BECOME A HEEL DUDE!!!!! EMBRACE THE EEEEEEVIL

[@kennyyuen1600]

Aljo is the most honest champ by far. No sugar coating

[@zach-k1519]

Ok, Ok, now I like Aljo

[@psychonaut13]

I never understood all the hate aljo got from the first yan fight , he took a clean shot to the head and ppl expected him to continue fihting, that was crazy, of course the post celebration was out of place, but man , why would he stay bitter and not celebrate. I've been following his carreer since and always liked him for being sincere and humble , chill and down to earth. I'm a fan of his fighting style and his content on youtube even if its pretty new and raw, it definetly needs some polishing. btw, aljo and ariel , nice duo.

[@MikeySkywalker]

You never understood it? Bro, mma fans are some of the bithiest losers on earth, most of their thoughts and actions can’t be understood. So don’t worry, lol.

[@cambo6911]

Homie keepin it real, I like it

[@timgroen1995]

Just so people know, Deiveson Figueiredo won the belt vs Joseph Benavidez on the 18th of July 2020, then fought Alex Perez on the 21st of November 2020 (4 months later) and then had his draw with Brandon Moreno on the 12th of December 2020 (3 WEEKS later) He also has a very hard weight cut to get to 125 given he missed weight on his fist title fight and is now moving up to 135. They talked about Aljo fighting again in 3 months being unprecedented and so special given his weight cut when Figueiredo fought 2 title fights as the champion, making 125 which is at least as hard as it is for aljo to make 135, and did it inside of 4 weeks total... Would still be impressive for Aljo to fight again in August compared to other champs but to treat it as some kind of record is silly.

[@Sssneksss]

Figgy really is that guy

[@MRwhoaIsMe]

Aljo “at the end of the day” Sterling.

[@ATACXGYMCAPOEIRA]

Aljo is the Bantanweight "Bite Me" aka Best In The Modern Era aka #BITME. Can't say GOAT until all the time is over. Yall hatas? Keep hatin. The sound of your hate is great to me, so it's gotta be rocket fuel+hilarity for Aljo.

[@JESUSHernandez-ss3tw]

Long Live Triple CCC...but Aljo is ku ..he always has been with that Gold Rope -Chain..

[@gamebredo8880]

I know there are people like me who started to like aljo

[@eliascruz7256]

Aljo is a nice guy

[@goosemcgee6247]

Champ is here!!

[@chrissimon1008]

Dont think Omalley's chin is an issue at all, he took some SHOTS from Yan and ate em pretty decently

[@youabeach9701]

Aljamain Sterling is the Bantamweight GOAT

[@icepick859]

Sean gonna take it

[@arborthomas886]

Let's go champion 💪🏆