Despite plans to make a return to the Octagon at the featherweight limit following his championship loss back in August, Aljamain Sterling’s earmarked divisional leap has been shunned by former foe and rival, Sean O’Malley – who claims the Uniondale native is “too insecure” to make a climb to the featherweight limit.
O’Malley, the current undisputed bantamweight champion, headlined UFC 292 back in August in Boston, Massachusetts, landing a stunning second round knockout win over the dominant, Sterling – bringing his record-setting run atop the divisional throne come to a shocking end.
Slated to make his return at UFC 299 in March of next year, Montana striking ace, O’Malley is set to take main event honors in a championship fight rematch against Marlon Vera, attempting to avenge a prior 2020 knockout loss to the Ecuadorian in his sole professional mixed martial arts loss.