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Aljamain Sterling moves to featherweight for health reasons

timesofindia.indiatimes.com —

Aljamain Sterling has moved up to the featherweight division after struggling with severe weight cuts at bantamweight. His last cut before UFC 288 nearly sent him to the hospital, prompting a focus on his long-term health. After losing his bantamweight title to Sean O’Malley at UFC 292, Sterling decided to leave the 135-pound division. He aims to avoid the draining weight cuts that affected his performance and well-being. Sterling is now ranked #9 in featherweight and has had mixed results since his debut. He remains a contender for a title shot, with potential matchups ahead, but will no longer cut to 135 pounds.

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