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	Aljamain Sterling, the UFC bantamweight champion from Uniondale, held an open workout for local fans and press&nbsp;in Garden City on Thursday&nbsp;ahead of his next title defense, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 against TJ Dillashaw at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi.&nbsp;
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LI's Aljamain Sterling, UFC bantamweight champion, shows off for locals at open workout ahead of next title defense

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