UFC Champion Aljamain Sterling Gives Update On Relationship With Dana White

The relationship between a UFC champion and the boss.

Fernando Quiles Jr. | Jun 13, 2023

UFC Champion Aljamain Sterling Gives Update On Relationship With Dana White /

UFC bantamweight titleholder Aljamain Sterling has provided an update on his relationship with Dana White.

White, who happens to be the UFC President, hasn't been shy in criticizing Sterling publicly. The UFC boss said the "Funk Master" gets in his own way. The comment was made after Sterling said he didn't know if his body can heal in time for a scheduled bantamweight title defense against Sean O'Malley at UFC 292 on August 19.

UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling poses following a title fight. — (via Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports)

During a video posted on his YouTube channel, Sterling expressed his frustration over White's remark. He said he didn't appreciate how the UFC boss was dragging his name through the mud.

"The Schmo" recently interviewed Sterling, and it appears his issues with White have been resolved. The "Funk Master" also revealed how the UFC boss lived up to his word.

"Dana finally got me that Lambo I've been asking for," Sterling said.

While Sterling is more than pleased with his brand new green Lamborghini, he also appears to have patched things up with Dana.

"I think so," Sterling said. "He knows the money fight, he knows the real main event. I main evented the last one, and he knows who to call when he needs another main event."

Sterling is hoping to break his own record for the most successful consecutive UFC bantamweight title defenses. He set the record at three when he defeated Henry Cejudo via split decision at UFC 288.

#ANDSTILL BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD!!@FunkMasterMMA with the split decision over Henry Cejudo at #UFC288! pic.twitter.com/nUrECCcwtT
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Published Jun 13, 2023

FERNANDO QUILES JR.

Fernando has over a decade of combat sports news writing experience. He currently covers MMA, boxing, and pro wrestling. Fernando joined MMA Knockout as the Lead Writer/Editor when it was founded in 2023.