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UFC 292 title contender Aljamain Sterling has accused Sean O’Malley of receiving special treatment in his fast-tracked rise to UFC stardom. Sterling, the current bantamweight champion, believes O’Malley has benefitted from what he calls “Dana White privilege”.
Sterling Defends Bantamweight Title Against O’Malley
Sterling is set to defend his bantamweight title against O’Malley in the main event of UFC 292 in Boston on Sunday morning. The fight promises to be an exciting clash between the champion and the fan-favorite contender.
O’Malley’s Controversial Victory
In October, O’Malley secured a controversial decision victory over former champion Petr Yan, earning him a shot at the title. This win is O’Malley’s only victory over an active top-15 fighter in his career.
Questions Over O’Malley’s Rise
Many in the bantamweight division have criticized O’Malley’s route to the title, claiming he has had an easy run to contention. Sterling shares this belief and feels that O’Malley hasn’t faced the same level of competition or earned his title shot in the same way as others in the division.
Sterling Claims ‘Dana White Privilege’
Aljamain Sterling believes that O’Malley’s star potential played a significant role in his rapid rise. He accused the UFC and Dana White of giving O’Malley preferential treatment, leading to his quick ascent in the promotion.
O’Malley’s Potential as a Superstar
O’Malley is considered one of the UFC’s future superstars, with his engaging social media presence and high viewership on YouTube. Sterling acknowledges O’Malley’s star potential but believes it has played a crucial part in his matchmaking and rise to title contention.
Sterling Looks to Spoil O’Malley’s Plans
Sterling aims to prove that O’Malley is not yet ready to compete with the elite fighters in the bantamweight division. He plans to spoil O’Malley’s planned coronation as a global superstar and show the UFC that they made a mistake in fast-tracking his ascent.
