UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling to undergo neck surgery, out at least three months
Sterling was expected to rematch Petr Yan soon after winning the belt in controversial fashion
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What we know about Aljamain Sterling and “Not Broken”
- Sterling has dealt with neck/upper-body injuries in the past that affected his fighting timeline, including surgery and a lengthy recovery window.[2]
- He has publicly discussed potential returns and title defenses after recovery, with various reports indicating hopes for competition after healing, including possible rematches with Petr Yan in the bantamweight division.[1][3]
- There was media coverage around his status as champion and speculation about next opponents or career plans following his 2022-2023 title run.[3][10]
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