Dive into the MMA world's reactions as respected analyst 'The Weasle' salutes the sportsmanship of the upcoming Luque vs. Garry bout and former champ Aljamain Sterling adds a witty twist, shedding light on the irony of 'friendships' in UFC.
In an unexpected turn of events, Kill Cliff FC teammates Vicente Luque and Ian Garry are slated to battle in a high-stakes welterweight face-off at UFC 296, the year's final PPV event. Scheduled for December 16 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, this bout has stirred both admiration and amusement in the MMA community.
Respected MMA analyst 'The Weasle' took to social media, praising Luque and Garry for their sporting spirit despite their friendship. However, former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling had a witty perspective on the matter. He responded with a light-hearted jab, emphasizing the irony of calling opponents 'friends' in the fierce world of UFC competition.
Following his title loss to Sean O'Malley at UFC 292, Sterling openly discussed the unexpected feeling of relief he experienced. During an interview on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, he shared the weight lifted off his shoulders post-championship, highlighting the freedom from grueling training camps and constant opponent anticipation.
For a deeper dive into Sterling's candid reflections and the MMA community's reactions, read more here.