Jon Anik thinks Aljamain Sterling was pressured into defending his title at UFC 292.
Bantamweight champion Sterling (23-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) will look to extend his record for most title defenses in the division’s history when he takes on Sean O'Malley (16-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) in the Aug. 19 main event at TD Garden in Boston.
Sterling will be making a three-month turnaround after retaining his belt in a five-round battle against Henry Cejudo at UFC 288 in May. “The Funkmaster” revealed that he’s not 100 percent healthy, but will make the quick turnaround regardless to face O’Malley against his will – and Anik echoes the same sentiment.
