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#3. Aljamain Sterling vs. Cory Sandhagen (Bantamweight)
The highly-anticipated Bantamweight showdown had significant implications on the title picture. This fight was on the cards for a very long time, and it was all the more relevant now. Who came out on top, though? Let's find out.
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Round 1: Sterling put on the pressure early. Lot's of side-to-side and foot movement from Aljo. Sterling got the clinch, turned over, took Cory's back and yanked him down to the mat.
He tried to get the arms under the chin for the Rear Naked Choke, but Sandhagen wasn't giving in easy. Sterling let go of the jaw, but he stretched Sandhagen out as he had him trapped in the body triangle.
He didn't let go of the back mount and finally got the hooks under the chin. He put in a tight squeeze and Sandhagen tapped just before he passed out.
Result: Aljamain Sterling def. Cory Sandhagen via (submission) (1:28, Round 1)
That was a statement! Aljo stepped up to the plate in the biggest fight of his career and made the highly-rated Cory Sandhagen look ordinary. The Funkmaster also handed Sandhagen his first loss in the UFC, and he is now the frontrunner in the Bantamweight title picture.
