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Aljamain Sterling receives Hall of Fame induction ahead of Octagon return at UFC 292

Reigning UFC bantamweight world champion Aljamain Sterling has received his first Hall of Fame induction ahead of a highly anticipated return to the Octagon later this year.

‘Funk Master’ is slated for his second-straight main event slot on August 19th as he is set to square off with No. 2 ranked contender Sean O’Malley at UFC 292 in Boston. It will be a relatively short turnaround for Sterling after his third successful title defense against former champ-champ Henry Cejudo at UFC 288 in May.

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This weekend, Cage Fury Fighting Championship announced that Aljamain Sterling would be inducted into the promotion’s Hall of Fame, an honor the ‘Funk Master’ was truly grateful for.