Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling is set to take on Nathaniel Wood in an exciting clash at Polaris 25, scheduled for September 30 in Wales.
In an announcement made by the promotion on Friday, fans were thrilled to learn that former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling will be participating in Polaris 25, engaging in a superfight against UK MMA star Nathaniel Wood.
Sterling’s recent loss of his UFC title via second-round TKO at the hands of Sean O’Malley hasn’t dampened his spirits. Prior to that, he successfully defended the bantamweight title three times, all against former UFC champions. Known for his high-level wrestling, Sterling has secured eight of his 23 wins through submission.
On the other side of the mat, Nathaniel Wood boasts five submission victories among his 20 career wins and currently enjoys a three-fight winning streak in the UFC Octagon. His most recent victory was against Andre Fili on July 22, 2023.
The Polaris 25 event features an exciting eight-man grand prix, with participants competing for a grand prize of $30,000. The lineup includes esteemed athletes like Kaynan Duarte (ADCC champion), Giancarlo Bodoni (ADCC champion), Fabricio Andrey (IBJJF World Champ), Izaak Michell (IBJJF Nogi World Champ), Owen Livesey (Commonwealth Judo Champ), Eoghan O’Flanagan (ADCC European Champ), Roberto Jimenez (Polaris Middleweight Champ), and Marcin Maciulewicz (Polaris Contenders Champ).
While the event has already sold out, fans can catch all the action on UFC Fight Pass.
As this superfight promises to be an exciting clash of talents, MMA enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating Polaris 25 on September 30.
