Aljamain Sterling: We All Know Sean O'Malley's Kryptonite | The MMA Hour
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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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Give Aljo his props, man. Hasn’t lost since 2017 and now back to back title defenses. 🙌🏽
@mattkaiser8984
Жыл бұрын
He sucks 😂
@al5866
Жыл бұрын
🤡🤡
@ROO_17
Жыл бұрын
@@al5866 showing yourself
@jocoolshow
Жыл бұрын
All against former champs who were on paper nightmare matchups against him
@gotdajuiceeee
Жыл бұрын
Beats O’Malley and goes up to 45 😎
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
Жыл бұрын
@I'll be damned if I ain't handsome go away
@Noone-wp6vj
Жыл бұрын
@@IllbedamnedifIainthandsomeima test that, who are gonna be the champs all weight classes by the end of the year
@Noone-wp6vj
Жыл бұрын
@@IllbedamnedifIainthandsomeidc about women weight classes so u dont got to list that
@mattkaiser8984
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Hilarious he didn’t bring Ariel a drink, and goes on to say, Cheers! Lol
@user-zo4iz2nv5u
Жыл бұрын
Aljo doesn’t care about anyone but himself lol, no way he’ll think about bringing an extra for Ariel
@MH-et5sn
Жыл бұрын
@@user-zo4iz2nv5u Yeah at least KSI brought Prime.
@godisgoodgodisgreat3434
Жыл бұрын
@@MH-et5snoh really ksi is promoting prime i’m so surprised
@lawkage8156
Жыл бұрын
@@user-zo4iz2nv5ucheal said that behind the scenes aljo is the nicest and most loved fighter by other fellow fighters
@lowlowseesee
Жыл бұрын
@@user-zo4iz2nv5u stfu lol. you talk like you know the guy personally lololol geek
Dude Aljo is the man right now.
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
Жыл бұрын
How is it an Oscar performance when he literally had to have an artificial disc put into his spinal chord
@DmDaPDm
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Жыл бұрын
@@DmDaPDm hatetrs gonna hate. Mma is full of toxic fans
@jaseallenson316
Жыл бұрын
@@drew5065who currently has the longest tenure as champion? Oh ok
@tacosauce0
Жыл бұрын
@Drew well yeah, he head to win us over. Others just sort of instantly demand the respect
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
Жыл бұрын
his winning streak ended in yan fight and his acting career began
@sochioranmyaku
Жыл бұрын
@@baeualoevvstay salty
@JakeAllen3
Жыл бұрын
And he should be 25-1
@thenedsmmachannel8970
Жыл бұрын
@@JakeAllen3 na he lost those 2 decisions fair and square
@jocoolshow
Жыл бұрын
@@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
I was a doubter once but Aljo earned my respect 100% - can't wait to see his future develop to even higher heights.
@hazahizabbanzabalawan3815
Жыл бұрын
And that's the think tho... Why? Where was ur doubts coming from? People forget what put Aljo in title contention to begin with.
@tunajim
Жыл бұрын
But this is not the fastest. Figgy turned around in a month against Moreno. Their first fight. Both came back in a month to fight for the title
@mpho87
Жыл бұрын
@@hazahizabbanzabalawan3815 I think the doubts came with the way he won the belt, but I am now convinced this man is the real deal.
@louiszippittelli8855
Жыл бұрын
Idc what anyone says O'Malley is gonna light him up
@RawDogTV
Жыл бұрын
Jump on the bandwagon
Aljo is the champ. Glad to see his rise and personality getting more spotlight. Looking forward to his next bout.
Aljo's title defenses so far have all been former champions. Says alot about his skill.
@louisjackson8714
Жыл бұрын
Furthermore, Dillashaw and Cejudo never lost their belts in the octagon, meaning any argument of linearity lies with Aljo too
@joseg2994
Жыл бұрын
He cutting 40 pounds …
@mmacult5336
Жыл бұрын
great skill avoiding the fight on his knees abusing a rule. great skill! maybe even better than his worldclass striking :DDDD
@fuckoffgoogle9747
Жыл бұрын
@@mmacult5336 lmao cope
@LeoLionSun23
Жыл бұрын
@@louisjackson8714 good point!
18:22 for kryptonite line
@imperator_odin
Жыл бұрын
??
@ssofft
Жыл бұрын
@@imperator_odin the part of the video where Aljo says " we all know Sean O'Malley's Kryptonite..."
Seeing Aljo’s success continuously reminds me that Anthony Smith should’ve taken the DQ.
@srr3097
Жыл бұрын
Yea but Smith would have to beat Jones in a rematch 😂
@drunkenmmamaster419
Жыл бұрын
Been seeing this same comment alot and I gotta say , I agree
@gibgibbo5738
Жыл бұрын
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 😂
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!
Figgy was the quickest turn around
@sochioranmyaku
Жыл бұрын
I forgot about that one. What a badass.
@thenedsmmachannel8970
Жыл бұрын
Yeah 3 weeks is insane
@anarchy1090
Жыл бұрын
And look at him now
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.
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
Жыл бұрын
As if Masvidal is some elite fighter lmao. Jobber he is
@johnnybravo6951
Жыл бұрын
His shoulder got Bully B'd.
@thenedsmmachannel8970
Жыл бұрын
@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
@DrSpaceman69
Жыл бұрын
@@flyingmonke ok champ! 😆
@Cub__
Жыл бұрын
@@thenedsmmachannel8970 respect
I'll never like his fighting style but I love his interviews and how available he is to the media
Always supported Aljo. The guy's just so open, honest and relatable in interview. Every time he tries to be a little slick; he falls back into just being himself within a few moments.
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
10 ай бұрын
You mean Leons Coach LoL?
Aljo stay authentic, vulnerable, honest, and confident. That’s why I like you and glad you’re champ. 👊🏾
I like Aljo, he’s grown on me. Classy dude. Best of luck brother 👊
I like Sterling, a humble but confident, young man.
I was there when Aljo beat Petr Yan the second time at UFC 273 and I’ve been a fan ever since.
@mrnoshow3340
Жыл бұрын
Yea hold him down and hold on to his back until the time expires that’s the weakest way to win
@jaybrack7272
Жыл бұрын
Damn, long time fan..
@cambo6911
Жыл бұрын
@@mrnoshow3340 go find your safe space
@mrnoshow3340
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Жыл бұрын
@@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
It's crazy that people choose to hate this man for no reason. Some people love being miserable 😂.
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
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
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?
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.
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!
aljo is one of the smartest guys we have in the ufc, the way he breaks down his own fights, humbly, is a joy. ill always be rooting for him. speaks way better than suga too
All my respect to Aljo. I did not think he was gonna win that fight with his striking but it has improved and he was out striking Henry imo especially with the kicks. Aljo is the man🇺🇸👌
Super proud of Team AlJo & Crew. Great folks.
Very smart guy, cool to see this side of him and hope he has continued success in his career
Great interview, Aljo keeps it one hundred
Aljo deserves the highest props and mad respect for ascending in his division !
"at the end of the day" "with that being said" Aljo loves those two phrases lol
The fact that Henry was surprised at how good Aljo’s wrestling is, goes to show the level that Aljo is competing at.
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
Жыл бұрын
@Mike Oxharry exactly so I don't see that being a problem either. His team is made up of champions
@WobblyRooster
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
@@WobblyRoosterrrally khabib lmao
@MikeySkywalker
Жыл бұрын
@@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
Жыл бұрын
Aljo did more damage to his own feet with his kicks than he did to henry.
Aljo: 🍺 Cheers! Ariel: 🧐 Did you bring me one? Aljo: 🥴 No. 🤣💀
I love Aljo. So endearing and detailed.
Amazing the difference between weight cut Aljo and post fight rehydrated celebration mode Aljo. Happy he got the win.
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.
Sterling is becoming my favorite fighter 🙏 Before the 1st Yan fight I was A HUGE fan… I honestly didn’t think he would win the title after the 1st fight to be real. This man has come such a long way. He’s such a humble and nice guy as well. 🙏🔥 Oh yeah, and a KILLER with a nasty khabib like ground game and solid striking!!
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.
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.
He looks like a mini Dontay Wilder to this day.
If Aljo talked like this all the time EVERYONE would love him
@lachlan1441
Жыл бұрын
He honestly does though
Becoming more and more of an aljo fan every time I hear him
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
Aljo is my favourite fighter now. He's good inside and outside the octagon
Aljo is a straight forward dude. We need some respect for the champ.
Remember when Aljo had an after fight interview he said I'm coming on that _ _ _...😂😆 🤣
Great episode.
Aljo always articulates everything very well it’s a pleasure to watch all the way through.
Major respect to aljo for not judging the dudes who take steroids after breaking bones
Like Aljo more and more, my type of person, congrats and keep going 🙂👌
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
Жыл бұрын
deserved and should be a legal knee. one armed washed tj, washed 5’3 cejudo who hasn’t fought in 3 years.
@flyingmonke
Жыл бұрын
@@seanrahman7129 he couldn't even finish a washed Masvidal 🤣😂😂😂
@capemanp1110
Жыл бұрын
And Cory Sandman...😮
@godisgoodgodisgreat3434
Жыл бұрын
@@baeualoevvwhat about sandhagen munhoz and barao let me hear some more excuses
@TheDober109
Жыл бұрын
Dillashaw had one arm and Henry was gone for 3 years he only gets credit for Yan
Wow brings back memories to when Aljo was a free agent on the mma hour
Hate it or love it Aljo is the champ‼️ And he deserves Respect ‼️‼️
Homie keepin it real, I like it
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
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.
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.👊
I used to absolutely hate Aljo, but here I am now loving this man 🎉
@MileyCyrusSwollenGums
Жыл бұрын
I still don't like him but I do respect him.
Let's GO ALJO👏🏾
Aljo your G. Picked you to win over Henry vs everyone. Glad you proved them all wrong.
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.
the funky style consists of using "grounded opponent" rule to its full potential
I really like Aljo always humble respect to you brow men I like also to put work in and is always good and an honor to train with champ My respect to you Ariel love your show men stay tuned
Aljo studied Henry so hard he started to talk like him.
Aljo funny asf for not bringing Ariel a drink😂
Wait did Aljo just say that Merab is on steroids ? "If i was on steroids my conditioning would be better like merab"
One of my favourite fighters
I’ve always been a big fan of Aljo
Aljo is a bright dude man, What Ngannou has signed with PFL is essentially what Aljo is talking about here!
Aljo does everything funky its hilarious.
Aljo wildnn fr, I respect him after the Henry fight
The champ is here!
I remember when the marlon knee was my first thought about aljo
Sterling’s run before even getting to the title was impressive as hell. I remember thinking there’s no way you should have to face Corey for a title shot.
"Cheers... you need a drink too? I didnt think this thru" 😂
great show
Aljo is very good at his word and logically sound
Man I really want Suga to win but it's hard not to root for Aljo so will be happy with the result either way... imagine a brutal headshot bang KO from Suga though
Favorite active fighter. Let's go 🦁 - Leo boyyyy
Backpack gang lets gooooooo Aljo 🎒🎒🦾
i like his honesty about facing volk afrer that performance he definitely need to wait
Let's go champion 💪🏆
Aljo Vs Suga Sean will be a great match up, let’s go Aljo!! #andstill
He is very smart very optimistic he accepts the truth idk why people hate him
Damn Aljo is super nice and great champion
If you're gonna upload hours of your stream at a time, please add timestamps.
21:53 I love Aljo man he’s funny😂
People need to give Ajio respect after the henry fight
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
Looking Fresh Dawg
Best of luck Aljo.
Bro was on his knees man like come on
Aljo is a cool dude man
52:17 holy crap, is everyone doing The Pimblett now ?
I'm so happy for funk Master ☺️
So intelligent. Inside and outside the cage. Cant wait to see where his journey goes. Congrats champ🇺🇸💪🏻