Alright, let’s talk about that grappling match I had the other day. It was the main event at Fury Pro Grappling 8, and I went up against this guy, Kevin Dantzler. I’m Aljamain Sterling, by the way, in case you didn’t know – I used to hold the UFC Bantamweight title.
So, about this match… First off, grappling is my thing. I got my black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Matt Serra, who is a legend in the sport. My journey to this match started way back when I was in college at Morrisville State. That’s where I really got into wrestling, and it’s also where I met Jon Jones. We were on the same wrestling team and trained together. That was a cool experience.
Now, fast forward to this match at Fury Pro 8. I went in there feeling good, ready to show my grappling skills. But man, things didn’t exactly go my way. I ended up losing to Kevin Dantzler. The match was streamed live on UFC Fight Pass, so a lot of people saw it. I’m not gonna lie; it was tough. It was a pretty back-and-forth kind of match, and I really tried to get my game going.
After the match, I was pretty bummed, not just about losing but also about how the scoring works in these grappling events. I even talked about it a bit, saying I wasn’t too happy with the scoring system. It’s just a bit frustrating when you put in all that work and things don’t turn out how you hoped.
This whole experience got me thinking a lot about the sport and how these grappling matches are judged. It’s different from MMA, you know? In MMA, I’ve had my share of wins and losses in the UFC. I even held the Bantamweight title for a while. But grappling has its own set of challenges and rules.
Anyway, that’s my story about the Fury Pro Grappling 8 event. I shared some videos and highlights of the match on my social media, and there was a lot of chatter about it. Some people were supportive, others, well, not so much. But that’s just part of the game, right? You win some, you lose some, and you learn from all of it.
Here are a few things that happened during the match:
- I tried to get some takedowns, but Dantzler was good at defending them.
- There were a couple of times when I thought I had a good position, but he managed to scramble out of it.
- We both had some close calls with submissions, but nothing was finalized.
- The crowd was really into it, which always makes the atmosphere more intense.
I’m not sure what’s next for me in terms of grappling or MMA. I’ll probably take some time to reflect on this match and figure out what I need to work on. I mean, you can’t win them all, but you can always learn and improve, right? That’s what I’m going to focus on.
So, yeah, that’s my take on the whole Aljamain Sterling vs. Kevin Dantzler match at Fury Pro Grappling 8. It was a wild ride, and I appreciate everyone who watched and supported me. On to the next challenge!
