Aljamain Sterling is receiving support from fans and UFC CEO Dana White for his performance at UFC 300. The former UFC bantamweight champion made his featherweight debut against Calvin Kattar in a landmark UFC event. The match was a showcase of Sterling’s grappling ability, but fans in the arena booed his performance inside the Octagon and felt the match lacked thrills.
Another shocking development occurred when Joe Rogan did not interview the victorious Sterling, which is standard UFC practice. It was later speculated that the lack of a post-match interview may have been due to television timing. Nevertheless, in a recent interview with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, “The Funk Master” revealed that he appreciated Dana White’s remarks regarding his performance.
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He said: “I didn’t expect him to say that. He could have easily said, ‘We all know how the Sterling game goes.’ If he had said that easily, people would have insulted me again. I thank him for that. That was cool. That’s all I wanted, for him to at least have me on his side to some degree.”
The statement sparked a furious reaction from fans who came out to defend Sterling’s performance, in stark contrast to the crowd reaction during the event. So let’s take a look at what the community had to say about “The Funk Master,” his recent comments on supporting Dana White, and his performance at UFC 300!
Aljamain Sterling finds fan support after UFC 300 praised by Dana White
Fans pointed out that Sterling has fought aggressively in the UFC without taking many long breaks between bouts, so he deserves the recognition he deserves.
“Now Starling deserves to be loved, even if we fight often.”
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Others pointed out that the blame for this fight should also be on Calvin Kattar, as he didn’t do much to impose his game plan on Sterling.
“I mean, you guys should be ashamed of Qatar, given the amount of punches they threw.”
Some pointed to his performance as a testament to Sterling’s skill at negating his opponents’ best attributes even as he moved up in weight, losing just once in his past five fights inside the Octagon. There is.
“You can bitch and moan about Sterling’s performance, but the fact is he fought a top 10 featherweight in his debut and came through without a scratch. Please respect the skill set, this guy is very good in a fight.”
“Fans also pointed out that Funk Master used techniques reminiscent of WWE.”
“The powerbomb was the worst moment.”
Some noted similarities between his style and former welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, who also came under fire from fans for his patient, wrestling-heavy style.
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“It’s the same thing that Tyron Woodley went through once.”
And many others pointed out that Sterling’s win at UFC 300 has put the featherweight division in the spotlight.
“Arjo is going to be a problem for a lot of guys at featherweight.”
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In conclusion, Aljamain Sterling’s revelations about Dana White’s support caused mixed reactions among fans, highlighting both admiration for Sterling’s skills and criticism of other fighters. Fans have made it clear that Aljamain Sterling deserves recognition for his consistent work in the UFC, contrasting his frequent bouts with the extended breaks some fighters take.
As Sterling’s journey at featherweight unfolds, fans are eagerly anticipating his future performances and the matchups that await him in the 145-pound division.
