Aljamain Sterling Critiques UFC for Umar Nurmagomedov's Loss

Aljamain Sterling has expressed that the UFC shares some responsibility for Umar Nurmagomedov's recent knockout loss. The bantamweight fighter from Dagestan has been viewed as a potential successor to notable figures like Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev.

Umar Nurmagomedov faced a setback in his career after being knocked out by Song Yadong during the main event of UFC Shanghai. This defeat follows his previous loss in a title fight against Merab Dvalishvili, which had already pushed him further from championship contention.

Sterling reflected on Nurmagomedov's trajectory, stating that the UFC's decision to accelerate his rise through the ranks may have been detrimental. He emphasized the need for fighters to develop at a measured pace to compete effectively at higher levels.