Sterling Draws Dantzler For Dec. 30 In Philly

Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling is making his return to the grappling mats.

“Funk Master” will headline FURY Pro Grappling 8 on Dec. 30 at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, taking on accomplished grappler Kevin Dantzler — who defeated Sterling’s longtime teammate, Merab Dvalishvili, back in Oct. 2021.

That’s not all.

Alexandr Romanov battles fellow UFC veteran Chris Daukaus, while Eryk Anders faces off against CFFC middleweight champion Kyle Daukaus. In addition, Pat Sabatini takes on Niko Price, not long after Charlie Campbell locks horns with Lee Moringo.

The current FURY Pro Grappling 8 lineup includes:

Aljamain Sterling vs. Kevin Dantzler
Chris Daukaus vs. Alexandr Romanov
Eryk Anders vs. Kyle Daukaus
Niko Price vs. Pat Sabatini
Amanda Mazza vs. Elyse Shaw
Fatima Kline vs. Cindy Ung
Charlie Campbell vs. Lee Moringo
Aidan Burke vs. Santo Curatolo
Paul Capaldo vs. Cameron Scalio

FURY Pro Grappling 8 fight card and bout order subject to change.