Aljamain Sterling

Aljamain Sterling mma fighter bio

Aljamain Sterling was born on July 31, 1989, in United States. Aljamain “Funk Master” Sterling was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 35 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the bantamweight division. He made his Octagon debut 3,933 days ago, on February 22, 2014. Sterling trains at Serra-Longo Fight Team.

When is Aljamain Sterling’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵

Name
Aljamain Sterling
Nickname
“Funk Master”
Date of Birth
July 31, 1989
Age
35
Birthplace
United States
Birth Sign
Leo
Height
5' 7" (1.70 m)
Weight
135 lbs (61 kg)
Reach
71″
Leg Reach
39″
Stance
Orthodox
Style
Kickboxer

As of November 2024, Aljamain Sterling’s pro record is 23-4-0, with 3 of those wins coming by knockout, 8 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Sterling has fought in over 27 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 1 year and 3 months ago against Sean O’Malley at UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley. The fight was on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Aljamain Sterling by TKO (Punches) in round 2 at 0:51.

Fun fact: On the day Aljamain was born, "Batdance" by Prince was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more interesting Aljamain Sterling birthday facts.

Aljamain Sterling’s next fight: PENDING

We will answer the most frequently asked questions about Aljamain Sterling below.

Career & History

Aljamain Sterling, a mixed martial artist born on July 31, 1989, in the United States, has competed in 27 professional fights, holding a record of 23 wins and 4 losses. Up until UFC 292 on August 19, 2023, Sterling was the reigning UFC bantamweight champion, but he lost the title to Sean O’Malley, who defeated him with strikes just 51 seconds into the second round.

Before that setback, Sterling had successfully defended his title multiple times. He secured a split decision victory over Henry Cejudo at UFC 288 on May 6, 2023, and before that, on October 22, 2022, at UFC 280, he stopped TJ Dillashaw with strikes in the second round to retain his championship.

Sterling’s journey to the top saw him win the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 259 on March 6, 2021, after Petr Yan was disqualified for an illegal knee. His first title defense was also against Petr Yan at UFC 273 on April 9, 2022, which resulted in another victory for Sterling by split decision after a tough five-round battle.

Throughout his career, Sterling has faced a variety of opponents, showcasing his skills with three knockouts, eight submissions, and twelve decision victories. His notable submissions include a rear naked choke against Cory Sandhagen at UFC 250 and a modified kneebar on Cody Stamann at UFC 228. Despite occasional setbacks, such as the knockout loss to Marlon Moraes at UFC Fight Night on December 9, 2017, Sterling has consistently proven to be a formidable competitor in the bantamweight division.

Aljamain Sterling height and weight

Aljamain Sterling’s height is 5' 7" (1.70 m). He fights in the bantamweight division. Fighters who fight in the bantamweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

Aljamain Sterling net worth

Aljamain Sterling’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many top-level fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Aljamain Sterling’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.

Did you know: The UFC belts are made from real gold and cost as much as $300,000.

How old is Aljamain Sterling?

Aljamain Sterling’s age is 35 years old. He was born on Monday, July 31, 1989. Aljamain is turning 36 years old in .

Where is Aljamain Sterling from?

Aljamain Sterling was born in United States.

What is Aljamain Sterling’s reach?

Aljamain Sterling’s reach is 71″ and leg reach is 39″.

Where does Aljamain Sterling rain?

Aljamain Sterling trains at Serra-Longo Fight Team.

Who is Aljamain Sterling dating now?

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Aljamain Sterling facts

1. Aljamain Sterling’s birth sign is Leo.
2. He was born in the Year of the Serpent.
3. Aljamain’s next birthday is in .
4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Aljamain Sterling was born in Millennials Generation (1989).
6. Sterling’s life path number is 11.
7. His ruling planet is Sun.
8. Aljamain Sterling’s birth flower is Larkspur.
9. His birthstone is Ruby.
10. Sterling has been alive for 12,905 days or 309,720 hours.

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