Prior to this weekend, he had been stuck at No. . ‘Oh, Dominick Cruz, how could you not give it to him, he’s a legend? Let's me focus 100% on training and recovery. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Stay with Fightful for all your fight night coverage. MMA Fighting''s Mike Heck, Jose Youngs, an watch video >>, Join us live from Abu Dhabi as we speak to athletes during the #UFCFightIsland5: Moraes vs. Sandhagen media day on #UFCFightIsland. However, number one ranked Moraes just lost in sensational fashion to Cory Sandhagen who lost in sensational fashion four months ago to Sterling. Sterling (19-3) was arguably passed over by Dominick Cruz and Jose Aldo for previous shots at the crown. He would call out Yan once again soon following the event. I’ll take that belt from you so that you don’t have a target on your back. But with Moraes losing to a man that Sterling beat a few months ago, the match should fall into Aljo’s lap. And I only did one thing: I just won. "Funkmaster" is currently riding a UFC-best five-fight winning streak with notches over Cory Sandhagen, Pedro Munhoz, Jimmie Rivera, Cody Stamann and Brett Johns. In August, White said that it would “more than likely” be Sterling next however in recent weeks, rumors began circulating that had Moraes won last weekend, he may get the next shot. If you find something you’d like to see in the Morning Report, hit up @JedKMeshew on Twitter and let him know about it. “After that, Aldo loses the fight, Petr Yan is the champion, I’ve got to be next. Just to think, June was just a couple months back and you’d have thought after a performance like that, even the post-fight speech setting up the stage for myself and Petr Yan, I don’t know what it is. Some real Michael Jordan “and I took that personally” from the champ. . — Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 6, 2020 The UFC has been somewhat cagey about Sterling receiving the next title shot, however, in … . At long last, Aljamain Sterling’s bantamweight title shot against Petr Yan has been confirmed. Khabib speaking to UFC Russia with English subtitles. As of today, Sterling is second in the bantamweight rankings. “oMg cOsTA iS iN HiS hEaD!” The experts never cease to amaze me.Especially when they’ve never been tested. Nate Diaz accuses Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier of ‘play fighting,’ Khamzat Chimaev issues challenge. You will be held accountable for every word you said”, I’m waiting for you dickhead. You will be held accountable for every word you said https://t.co/jxdLYchP26. Experienced freelance sports writer covering mixed martial arts (MMA) extensively for the last few years. He made the statement at the UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar post-fight press conference. When asked if it is "safe to say that Aljamain Sterling is next in line for the title shot against Petr Yan," White simply said, "Yeah.". I don’t know if I pissed in Dana White’s Cheerios or something, took his Wheaties, I don’t know if a girl that liked him might think I’m cute. Frankie Edgar is fighting Pedro Munhoz.’ Another roadblock! Sterling would eventually respond to Yan by claiming he would take his title. UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, August 22. His next fight would be against Sean Santella for the CFFC bantamweight belt. Curtis Blaydes IG Post - Less than 7 weeks till I get to show I’m the most well rounded and dangerous in the heavywei... Mauricio Rua IG Post - Let's support those who support sport, sport has changed my life and can change yours.