Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling is a professional mixed martial artist (MMA) and former UFC Bantamweight Champion. Known by his nickname “Funk Master,” Sterling is widely recognized for his dynamic and creative fighting style, combining high-level wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and striking.
Sterling developed a strong wrestling foundation during his collegiate career at SUNY Cortland, where he became an NCAA Division III All-American. He later transitioned to mixed martial arts and quickly established himself as one of the most skilled fighters in the bantamweight division.
A black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Sterling has built much of his success on his grappling ability, securing several submission victories inside the UFC. Over the course of his career, he became one of the most accomplished bantamweights in the promotion’s history, capturing the UFC Bantamweight Championship and defending the title multiple times against elite opponents.
Main Achievements:
- UFC Performance of the Night (2020) – Submission victory over Cory Sandhagen at UFC 250
- UFC Bantamweight Title Contender (2020) – Earned title shot after defeating Cory Sandhagen at UFC 250
- UFC Bantamweight Championship (2021) – Won the title vs Petr Yan at UFC 259
- UFC Bantamweight Championship (2022) – Title defense vs Petr Yan at UFC 273
- UFC Bantamweight Championship (2022) – Title defense vs T.J. Dillashaw at UFC 280
- UFC Bantamweight Championship (2023) – Title defense vs Henry Cejudo at UFC 288
Professional MMA Record:
- 23 Wins
- 4 Losses
Notable Victories:
- Petr Yan
- Henry Cejudo
- T.J. Dillashaw
- Cory Sandhagen
- Pedro Munhoz
- Brett Johns
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