Aljamain Sterling successfully held on to his UFC bantamweight championship with a second-round TKO win over TJ Dillashaw in the co-main event of UFC 280 at Yas Island in the United Arab Emirates.
Aljo wasted not time in dragging the fight to his waters. He took down Dillashaw in the opening moments of the fight and seemingly injured the former champion's shoulder.
Sterling dominated the round going from mount to back control, threatening with rear-naked choke attempts and ground-and-pound throughout the round. When Dillashaw survived and went back to the corner it appeared his team was able to pop his shoulder back into place.