
Aljamain
Sterling
by Dibaas.M • 3 weeks ago
Apr'04 2025
Aljamain Sterling sarcastically roasts PPV star Sean O’Malley for title rematchAmeetosh Dash • 3 weeks AGO
Feb'24 2025
Diego Lopes deserves title shot? Featherweight star’s reaction to criticism sets off ex-champ Aljamain SterlingDibaas.M • 2 months AGO
Feb'22 2025
Aljamain Sterling sides with former rival as Dana White snubs title shot for UFC 314Ameetosh Dash • 2 months AGO
Feb'03 2025
Aljamain Sterling weighs in on Conor McGregor’s ‘n-word pass’ after viral post slamming Team Khabib: “Some real crazy…”Dibaas.M • 3 months AGO
Feb'02 2025
(Video) UFC star Aljamain Sterling gets Oscar award from rival Petr Yan reminding controversial title winNilaav Gogoi • 3 months AGO
Jan'24 2025
Cory Sandhagen joins Aljamain Sterling to protest Sean O’Malley’s immediate rematch for UFC beltAmeetosh Dash • 3 months AGO
Jan'23 2025
Aljamain Sterling not sold on “hard to sell” rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley: “Maybe he goes out…”Dibaas.M • 3 months AGO
Jan'22 2025
Aljamain Sterling disagrees with Dana White’s pound-for-pound debate reversal after UFC 311: “He’s cleaned house!”Dibaas.M • 3 months AGO
Jan'15 2025
(Video): UFC 311 clip shows ‘neighborly relationship’ of Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain SterlingNilaav Gogoi • 3 months AGO
Dec'04 2024
Does Aljamain Sterling need to prove why he deserves Main Card spot after UFC 310 snub?Jake Skudder • 5 months AGO
Dec'02 2024
“On my terms..” Former champion Aljamain Sterling won’t be coerced into a fight after Sean O’Malley debacleNilaav Gogoi • 5 months AGO
Nov'28 2024
“Bust my a** to get a title shot…” Merab Dvalishvili’s ‘best friend’ defends his rigid stance against Team Khabib’s lack of work rateDibaas.M • 5 months AGO
Profile Information
Full Name | Aljamain Sterling |
Nickname | Funk Master |
Age | 35 years old |
Nationality | American |
Weight Class | Bantamweight (2011 - 2023), Featherweight (2011, 2024 - Present) |
MMA Record | 24-4 |
Aljamain “Funk Master” Sterling is one of the best grapplers in the UFC with submission acumen. He holds numerous records in the bantamweight division with the most wins as well as consecutive title defenses in the division. Nevertheless, Sterling remains among the most polarising fighters on the roster.
When did Aljamain Sterling make his UFC debut?
Sterling had an undefeated record in regional MMA promotions before making his debut in the UFC. He faced Cody Gibson at UFC 170 in 2014. He outwrestled Gibson on his way to a unanimous decision win in his debut.
Does Aljamain Sterling hold any championship belts?
Sterling reigned as the bantamweight champion from 2021-2023. He won the title after winning against Petr Yan via disqualification. He also made a record three consecutive title defenses before losing the title to Sean O’Malley in August 2023.