WATCH: Aljamain Sterling Submits Cory Sandhagen Via Rear Naked Choke

Aljamain Sterling has solidified his status as the next bantamweight contender after a masterful performance against Cory Sandhagen at UFC 250. The bantamweight pair tussled in the main card of the said fight card at the UFC Apex arena in Las Vegas, with Sterling pulling off a statement win, which could earn him a crack at the vacant bantamweight belt. The 30-year old native of Uniondale, New York secured the first round victory at the 1:28 mark as he submitted Sandhagen via rear-naked choke. 'Funk Master' remains undefeated in the last six fights, a strong run which includes wins against Jimmie Rivera and Pedro Munhoz. Watch it below: https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1269468746046996481 https://twitter.com/espnmma/status/1269469072556584966 Check out the craziest reactions to Sterling's submission win against Sandhagen at UFC 250: https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/1269468367066468353 https://twitter.com/SandhuMMA/status/1269468985483046913 https://twitter.com/bokamotoESPN/status/1269468167111192576 https://twitter.com/KevinESchuster/status/1269468775566512129 https://twitter.com/LGS_MMA/status/1269468506283745282 https://twitter.com/LJ8SZN/status/1269468508720697346 https://twitter.com/fau1in/status/1269468510943576065 https://twitter.com/lthomasnews/status/1269468360619761665 https://twitter.com/Benaskren/status/1269468270865891330 (Featured Image Source: Twitter: UFC)