Aljamain Sterling Out of UFC 307 Fight with Movsar Evloev Due to Injury [Video]

Aljamain Sterling will no longer be competing at UFC 307.

The ‘Funk Master’ was scheduled to square off with undefeated Russian standout Movsar Evloev on October 5 when the promotion heads back to The Crossroads of the West—Salt Lake City. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case after the former bantamweight champion revealed that he sustained an injury while sparring that is forcing him to bow out of the bout. 

“Unfortunately I have to break the news I will not be competing in Salt Lake City at UFC 307,” Sterling said on his YouTube channel. “In sparring, I had an injury, not requiring surgery, but I was advised by the UFC medical staff that I will not be able to properly compete in this short of a turnaround.”

I believe God has a plan and is protecting me to give my best for @MovsarUFC. I need all my tools for an opponent like …