Before Johnny Walker knocked out Zhang Mingyang in the main event to send the local fans home unhappy, Sterling defeated Brian Ortega in their five-round contest, which became a catchweight bout on late notice owing to the former featherweight title challenger’s weight struggles.

Aljamain Sterling is concerned with the damage Frankie Edgar could take competing for BKFC. UFC Hall of Famer Edgar will come out of retirement to face Jimmie Rivera in a bareknuckle boxing bout at BKFC 82 on Oct.

Former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling targets Brian Ortega in a key UFC featherweight clash as he chases a second title and two-division glory. Funk Master speaks about the upcoming fight, his connection with Jon Jones and more.

Pico was viciously knocked out with a spinning-back elbow in the first round by Lerone Murphy in the co-main event of UFC 319. Sterling, who is set to face Brian Ortega in the co-main event of UFC Shanghai this Saturday, was watching the fight very closely as he hopes to get into title contention at 145 pounds.

Fight week drama is nothing new in the UFC, but this one had fans holding their breath. Brian Ortega was set to meet former bantamweight champ Aljamain Sterling in Shanghai this weekend, a five-round featherweight clash that promised fireworks.