Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling is a well-known mixed martial artist (MMA) and the current UFC Bantamweight Champion. Aljamain Sterling's nickname is "Funk Master”. The nickname reflects his unique fighting style, which combines a blend of wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and striking, often catching opponents off guard with his creativity and versatility. Sterling has a strong wrestling foundation from his time as a standout athlete in college wrestling. He also holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which has been a key component of his success in MMA, particularly with his submission victories.
Main achievements:
- UFC Performance of the Night (2020): awarded for his submission victory over Corey Sandhagen at UFC 250
- UFC Bantamweight Title Contender (2020): earned a title shot after defeating Corey Sandhagen at UFC 250
- UFC Bantamweight Championship (2021): Champion after defeating Petr Yan by disqualification at UFC 259
- UFC Bantamweight Championship (2022): successfully defended the title against Petr Yan by split decision at UFC 273
- UFC Bantamweight Championship (2022): successfully defended the title against TJ Dillashaw by TKO at UFC 280
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