Aljamain Sterling has humble reason for why he would ‘absolutely not’ have taken Jean Silva fight at Noche UFC

Aljamain Sterling, a former UFC bantamweight champion and current featherweight contender, has expressed his reluctance to have taken on Jean Silva in a recent interview. Sterling, who recently returned from a trip to Serbia and Albania, stated that he would "absolutely not" have taken the fight on short notice. He explained that his current fitness level would not allow him to compete in such a scenario, as he admitted to being "wheezing for air" after only a few rounds.

Sterling suggested that he might have considered a three-round bout with Silva if it came with a large enough payout, but he emphasized that he would prefer to fight Silva at a later date when he is fully prepared. The former UFC champion believes that a fight with Silva makes more sense than some of the other options in the top 10, as Silva is currently in the thick of the featherweight contender conversation.

Sterling also stated that he would be more interested in fighting a fighter like Arnold Allen or Aaron Pico, both of whom have established names and recent wins under their belts. Sterling has been focused on side projects while he waits for his next fight, which he hopes will have higher stakes than a short-notice call. He remains optimistic about his future prospects and is confident that the pieces will fall into place when the time is right.