Aljamain Antoine Sterling is a 35-year-old professional mixed martial artist. He has been active on the professional circuit since 2011. Having competed in various professional mixed martial arts promotions, Sterling made his debut in the UFC in 2014 after compiling a clinical record of 9 wins and 0 losses. He won the bantamweight title of the promotion by defeating Petr Yan at UFC 259 by DQ. Sterling lost his title after successfully defending it thrice against Sean O'Malley at UFC 292 who beat him by a second-round TKO.
Upon losing the title to Sean O'Malley, Aljamain Sterling moved up a weight class to the featherweight division. Sterling will face the undefeated Movsar Evloev in his next fight on December 7, 2024, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, United States.
Aljamain Sterling's relationship with Raheem Sterling
Aljamain Sterling is not related to Raheem Sterling. Even though both the Sterlings have Jamaican roots, Raheem Shaquille Sterling’s father was murdered before they moved to England. Aljamain Sterling was born in Uniondale, New York, U.S., whereas Raheem Sterling was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and brought up in Neasden, London.
Aljamain Sterling's nationality
Aljamain Sterling is an American national. Having Jamaican ethnicity, he was born on July 31, 1989, in Uniondale, New York, USA. He fights out of Uniondale and is often seen supporting a Jamaican flag over his shoulders while walking out toward the octagon for his fights to honor his Jamaican roots.
*Last updated on December 2, 2024.
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A. He was born in Uniondale, New York, USA.
A. He is 35 years old.
