Aljamain Sterling moves to featherweight for health reasons
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.