Aljamain Sterling set for 22nd UFC bout and 39th overall fight at UFC Vegas 116

Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling is preparing for his 22nd fight inside the UFC octagon and his 39th professional MMA bout overall at UFC Vegas 116. Sterling will face Umar Nurmagomedov in a key bantamweight contender matchup. The post questions whether Sterling, entering his fourth decade of professional competition, can maintain elite-level performance for several more years. Fans were polled on whether he could compete for another title or if Nurmagomedov would mark the beginning of his decline. No specific date was mentioned but the post indicates the event is approaching soon.