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Aljamain Sterling wants to jump right back on the horse after UFC 310.
Sterling (24-5 MMA, 16-5 UFC) lost a close decision to unbeaten featherweight contender Movsar Evloev at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas less than two weeks ago. The frustrating loss left Sterling contemplating his future as a fighter, but it appears “The Funkmaster” changed his tune fairly quickly.
It was a good performance from the former UFC bantamweight champion, who doesn’t see the Evloev loss as a step backwards. He’ll be looking to make a quick turnaround against either Arnold Allen (20-3 MMA, 11-2 UFC) or former title challenger Brian Ortega (16-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC).
“I would like to go back in March,” Sterling said in an interview with Home of Fight. “If I get a fight in March, April at the latest, I would like to fight Arnold Allen or Brian Ortega. I don’t think the loss to Movsar should push me down the rankings. I almost felt like it should be treated as a “W”.
“It’s weird to say that because it might seem weird to people when I say that, but honestly, that’s exactly how I feel. I feel like I don’t have to fight down the rankings after being 1-1 and losing to a guy that people are saying will be the next champion in a fight that a lot of people are still believe I won.
Sterling, who has been plagued by injuries in his recent training camps, is looking to capitalize on his health.
“I think a return in March would be nice,” Sterling said. “I want to stay busy, especially as long as I can. This is the first time I’ve actually been healthy most of the time after the fight, so I want to take advantage of that.”
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