Aljamain Sterling
“Funk Master”
#4 FeatherweightRecord 26-5-0United StatesSerra-Longo Fight Team
The style
Grappling Specialist
Back takes · Cardio · Awkward rhythm
GrapplingStriking
Former UFC bantamweight champion now campaigning at featherweight. A funky, back-taking grappler with a huge gas tank who smothers opponents over long fights. Back-to-back five-round wins over Ortega and Zalal have him near the top of the contender pack at 37.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 26-5-0 |
| Age | 37 |
| Height | 5'7" |
| Reach | 71" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Country | United States |
| Team | Serra-Longo Fight Team |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | 4.26 |
| Striking accuracy | 52% |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | 2.15 |
| Striking defense | 59% |
| Takedowns / 15 min | 2.54 |
| Takedown accuracy | 32% |
| Takedown defense | 44% |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | 0.6 |
How they win
3 KO/TKO8 SUB15 DEC
How they lose
2 KO/TKO0 SUB3 DEC
On The Fight Brief
No fight breakdowns yet — they’ll appear here when Sterling lands on a covered card.