Aljamain Sterling: We All Know Sean O'Malley's Kryptonite

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

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Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 😎

@RichardCookerly Жыл бұрын

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

@kyartick8502 Жыл бұрын

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

@warrendunn4276 Жыл бұрын

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

@Pandoracasting Жыл бұрын

Dude Aljo is the man right now.

@dano1307 Жыл бұрын

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

@ssofft Жыл бұрын

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..."

@mpho87 Жыл бұрын

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

@MannyGrey Жыл бұрын

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!

@jaker.3527 Жыл бұрын

Aljo is the champ. Glad to see his rise and personality getting more spotlight. Looking forward to his next bout.

@Velexarian Жыл бұрын

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 😂

@antoniomendez1316 Жыл бұрын

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

@luckyspurs Жыл бұрын

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.

@yourtube1424 Жыл бұрын

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!

@MNWILD43 Жыл бұрын

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

@Ar1AnX1x Жыл бұрын

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?

@noahahlers4740 Жыл бұрын

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

@cristianchavez1699 Жыл бұрын

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.

@sochioranmyaku Жыл бұрын

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

@onlystuntin1905 Жыл бұрын

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

@Mclm5500 Жыл бұрын

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!

@MrGFUNK2008 Жыл бұрын

I like Aljo, he’s grown on me. Classy dude. Best of luck brother 👊

@w1nk66 Жыл бұрын

Aljo stay authentic, vulnerable, honest, and confident. That’s why I like you and glad you’re champ. 👊🏾

@mdj365 Жыл бұрын

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

@NoahCanFB Жыл бұрын

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.

@TonyCliftonnes Жыл бұрын

Super proud of Team AlJo & Crew. Great folks.

@birminghamsavage9159 Жыл бұрын

Great interview, Aljo keeps it one hundred

@InfamousOne158 Жыл бұрын

It's crazy that people choose to hate this man for no reason. Some people love being miserable 😂.

@MistaNoodle Жыл бұрын

Very smart guy, cool to see this side of him and hope he has continued success in his career

@omgcrisbreezy Жыл бұрын

Great episode.

@tylerdurheim1897 Жыл бұрын

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!!

@rima7286 Жыл бұрын

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

@brkofdon Жыл бұрын

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

@luckyspurs Жыл бұрын

I love Aljo. So endearing and detailed.

@jakedalton6236 Жыл бұрын

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🇺🇸👌

@jakemosely9377 Жыл бұрын

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.

@teodorosanto9781 11 ай бұрын

Aljo deserves the highest props and mad respect for ascending in his division !

@dsneblina Жыл бұрын

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?

@VoteRFK Жыл бұрын

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

@BDtheZero Жыл бұрын

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

@Ar1AnX1x Жыл бұрын

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.

@bitmantv3660 Жыл бұрын

One of my favourite fighters

@kwelixzuberi Жыл бұрын

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.

@nmisoo Жыл бұрын

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.

@cambo6911 Жыл бұрын

Homie keepin it real, I like it

@lethallee6754 Жыл бұрын

great show

@1punch_man Жыл бұрын

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

@Saielb Жыл бұрын

Let's GO ALJO👏🏾

@frankiecal3186 Жыл бұрын

He looks like a mini Dontay Wilder to this day.

@capemanp1110 Жыл бұрын

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

@ontheaction1 Жыл бұрын

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

@doityourself2save Жыл бұрын

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

@lachlan1441 Жыл бұрын

He honestly does though

@jasiahperez9547 Жыл бұрын

Hate it or love it Aljo is the champ‼️ And he deserves Respect ‼️‼️

@markbr9429 Жыл бұрын

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

@Coco-hs9ex Жыл бұрын

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

@EternalBoy333 Жыл бұрын

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

@refusetolose7528 Жыл бұрын

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

@enriqued8220 Жыл бұрын

Aljo does everything funky its hilarious.

@arborthomas886 Жыл бұрын

Let's go champion 💪🏆

@bboybreezi2417 Жыл бұрын

The champ is here!

@et4920 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always been a big fan of Aljo

@coffeeyouu Жыл бұрын

Backpack gang lets gooooooo Aljo 🎒🎒🦾

@DjD22 Жыл бұрын

21:53 I love Aljo man he’s funny😂

@daricklapaglia4337 Жыл бұрын

I remember when the marlon knee was my first thought about aljo

@williamdotson1548 Жыл бұрын

Aljo funny asf for not bringing Ariel a drink😂

@scrange4765 Жыл бұрын

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

@papichulo23 Жыл бұрын

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

@intent7705 Жыл бұрын

Best of luck Aljo.

@JayJay-tb5cw Жыл бұрын

Aljo is a cool dude man

@Dannypresion2386 Жыл бұрын

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

@nerradlegorklooking6221 Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy for funk Master ☺️

@CVR619 Жыл бұрын

Looking Fresh Dawg

@sharkmeldon Жыл бұрын

Brilliant.

@LeoLionSun23 Жыл бұрын

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

@minifridge6330 Жыл бұрын

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

@howstich610 Жыл бұрын

Damn Aljo is super nice and great champion

@HYPER973 Жыл бұрын

Aljo wildnn fr, I respect him after the Henry fight

@Ar1AnX1x Жыл бұрын

"he's got a tiny head, I mean I've got a tiny head too but you know who doesn't have a tiny head? Henry, I mean have you seen the size of that thing? straight out of minecraft" -Aljo probably

@A-DUBCLUB Жыл бұрын

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.

@user-kf7oz6om6d Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@rmaurer1982 Жыл бұрын

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.

@moredatesmorefiber3526 Жыл бұрын

Aljo studied Henry so hard he started to talk like him.

@karsam7751 Жыл бұрын

Aljo is very good at his word and logically sound

@rickrossi4468 Жыл бұрын

Love Aljo.Only good props for Aljo!

@cabilgibbs Жыл бұрын

Looooooooveee Capt Eric!!! Hes really cool!!

@anasshahid224 10 ай бұрын

Aljo Vs Suga Sean will be a great match up, let’s go Aljo!! #andstill

@goosemcgee6247 Жыл бұрын

Champ is here!!

@jascalie Жыл бұрын

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.

@THEKOMBATTOFFICE Жыл бұрын

Bro was on his knees man like come on

@ssmd7449 Жыл бұрын

Aljo your G. Picked you to win over Henry vs everyone. Glad you proved them all wrong.

@whiz3787 Жыл бұрын

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

@tajuano Жыл бұрын

People need to give Ajio respect after the henry fight

@marcushughes3406 Жыл бұрын

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

@rodgersphd5701 Жыл бұрын

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

@GgCashh451 Жыл бұрын

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.