Aljamain Sterling given ‘one hour’ to accept UFC Qatar fight, rejected Aaron Pico — ‘What does that do for me?’
“Funk Master” is ready to turn back another prospect. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight champion-turned-Featherweight contender Aljamain Sterling returns against red-hot prospect Kevin Vallejos in the UFC Qatar co-main event on Nov. 21, 2026, inside Ali Bin Hamad Al Attiyah Arena in Al Rayyan, Qatar. The announcement came somewhat out of nowhere. Sterling had […]
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Former UFC Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has been assigned to face Kevin Vallejos in a Featherweight bout at UFC Qatar on November 21, 2026. The announcement came swiftly, with Sterling given only an hour to accept the fight. Sterling, who had been seeking a Featherweight title shot or a No. 1 contender bout against Jean Silva, rejected the opportunity to fight Aaron Pico at UFC 333 due to Pico's 1-1 record.
Sterling believes that defeating Vallejos would be more beneficial for his championship aspirations and cited his desire to become a two-division champion before retiring.
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