34-year-old Aljamain Sterling is the former bantamweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Since starting his professional career in 2011, Sterling has a record of 23 wins and 4 losses. He made his octagon debut by defeating Cody Gibson via a unanimous decision at UFC 170 on February 22, 2014.
However, Sterling’s first loss in his MMA career happened on May 29, 2016, against Bryan Caraway via decision. Another loss to Raphael Assuncao followed him via decision on January 28, 2017. Sterling lost inside the octagon against Marlon Moraes via knockout on December 9, 2017. His most recent loss came against Sean O'Malley at UFC 292, when he lost his bantamweight title.
Ever since the third loss in his MMA career, Aljamain Sterling has maintained a nine-win streak, including four title matches, of which three are successful title defenses.
Aljamain Sterling lost in his fourth title defense against Sean O’Malley on August 19, 2023, at UFC 292 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Aljamain Sterling Religion
Aljamain Sterling has followed Christianity as his religion to date. He was born to Jamaican parents in America, and it has been clear in his walkouts that even if he is an American citizen, Sterling supports Jamaica and carries its national flag. Born and brought up in New York, Sterling follows his family’s tradition of Christianity.
Aljamain Sterling Facts
| Birth Place | Uniondale, New York, U.S |
| Father's Name | Cleveland Sterling |
| Mother's Name | Sophie Sterling |
| Star Sign | Leo |
| Net Worth (2023) | $2 million (estimated) |
| Last Fight Earnings | $750k (base salary) |
| Age | 34 |
| Education | Uniondale High School/ SUNY Cortland |
| MMA Debut | 2011 |
| MMA Record | 23-4-0 |
| Achievements | UFC bantamweight champion |
| Partner | Rebecca Cruz |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Aljamain Sterling’s Title Matches
UFC 259
Aljamain Sterling won the UFC bantamweight title by defeating the former champion Petr Yan via disqualification. Yan was disqualified from the fight for using an illegal knee in the fourth round. The fight took place at UFC 259 on March 6, 2021, in Las Vegas, United States.
UFC 273
UFC 273 was a rematch between Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan for the UFC bantamweight title. Petr Yan won the interim title against Cory Sandhagen and was eligible to fight Sterling for a unification bout.
‘Funk Master’ won the fight via a split decision on April 9, 2022, in Florida, United States.
UFC 280
Aljamain Sterling made his third successful title defense against T.J Dillashaw in Abu Dhabi. Sterling won the fight via TKO at 3:44 in the second round.
UFC 288
At UFC 288, Aljamain Sterling defended his belt from the former champion Henry Cejudo in his comeback fight. Sterling won the fight via a split decision.
The fight took place on May 6, 2023, in Newark, New Jersey, in the United States.
UFC 292
At UFC 292, Aljamain Sterling crossed paths with Sean O'Malley inside the octagon. He was defeated by a second-round TKO in the match, which resulted in his title loss.
Last updated on April 6, 2024
FAQs on Aljamain Sterling Religion
A. Aljamain Sterling follows Christianity as his religion to date.
A. Aljamain Sterling has had three successful title defenses in his career so far.
A. Sean O’Malley defeated Aljamain Sterling on August 19, 2023.
A. Aljamain Sterling won the UFC bantamweight title by defeating the former champion Petr Yan via disqualification. The fight took place at UFC 259 on March 6, 2021, in Las Vegas, United States.
A. He is 34 years old.
