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Aljamain Sterling Dominates Calvin Kattar at UFC 300
Aljamain Sterling secured a victory against Calvin Kattar at UFC 300, moving up to featherweight for the historic event. Despite his win, the former UFC bantamweight champion faced a chorus of boos from the crowd.
Fans Unhappy with Sterling's Wrestling-Heavy Performance
Despite Sterling's dominant performance, utilizing expert grappling techniques to control Kattar over three rounds, the audience at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas was not impressed. They booed Sterling and even counted down the final ten seconds of the fight.
Sterling Gets Hand Raised, But No Post-Fight Interview
Ultimately, Sterling, 34, had his hand raised in victory on the scorecards. However, there was no post-fight interview for the New York-born fighter.
Fans Express Disappointment and Call for Refunds
On social media, fans expressed their disappointment with one fan even saying, "I want a refund on the 15+ minutes I wasted on the Sterling fight." Others echoed similar sentiments, calling for refunds and criticizing Sterling's performance.
Defenders Argue Sterling's Dominance Should be Appreciated
Despite the backlash, some fans defended Sterling, stating that if his dominant performance was considered boring, then mixed martial arts might not be the right sport for those fans.
