Aljamain Sterling is a leading professional mixed martial artist who fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Having made his debut in 2011, Aljamain Sterling has amassed a professional mixed martial arts record of 24 wins and 4 losses. Sterling won five battles in succession to procure a bantamweight title shot at UFC 259 against Petr Yan. Sterling came out on top for the UFC bantamweight championship by means of disqualification. Petr Yan hit the "Funkmaster" with an unlawful knee during their face-off. Sterling couldn't contend after the knee and Yan was deprived of the title. Many fans disparaged Sterling's title-holder status after the confusing win. In any case, Aljamain refuted everybody in the wake of prevailing against the same opponent at UFC 273.
Moreover, Sterling moved up a weight class to the featherweight division and is currently gearing up for his next opponent, Movsar Evloev at UFC 310 on December 7, 2024.
Aljamain Sterling’s nationality
Aljamain Sterling is an American national. He was born in New York, USA. Sterling grew up with almost nineteen siblings in total. He saw his brothers join gangs and be engaged in crime. He discussed the trouble he faced during his life as a youngster during an interview. Notwithstanding, Sterling began wrestling at Uniondale Secondary School to keep away from similar destinies as his brothers. To keep himself busy and out of that crime zone, he started wrestling in 2004 while at the same time going to Uniondale Secondary School. He proceeded to turn into a two-time winner of the NCAA Division 3 Wrestling All-American.
Aljamain Sterling began his amateur mixed martial arts vocation in 2009 with a record of six successes and one defeat. Prior to joining the UFC, he ruled as a bantamweight champion at the CFFC four times. The UFC came calling after his noteworthy accomplishments on the local circuit. He made his UFC debut in 2014 with a triumph over Cody Gibson. He became the bantamweight champion in his fifteenth UFC bout. Sterling has a Black Belt under previous UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Sterling and No. 1 contender Merab Dvalishvili were trained together for a long time at the Serra-Longo gym in Long Island, New York. They both insisted on not battling each other due to their companionship.
The Jamaican connection
Aljamain Sterling’s parents, Sophia and Cleveland Sterling, are of Jamaican origin. Sterling has a Jamaican legacy by blood and is pleased with his underlying roots. Subsequently, in spite of being born and raised in America, he has frequently been seen exhibiting his fondness for Jamaica. He is the first-born Jamaican American in his whole family. He cherishes his family and often visits Jamaica to meet them. The former bantamweight champion carried the Jamaican flag into the octagon on various occasions. He was seen supporting the Jamaican flag after his triumph against Cejudo at UFC 288.
Last updated on December 2, 2024.
FAQs on Aljamain Sterling's nationality
A. Cleveland Sterling is the father of Aljamain Sterling.
A. Sophia Sterling is the mother of Aljamain Sterling.
A. No, Aljamain Sterling was born in America.
A. No, there is no connection between Aljamain Sterling and Leon Edwards
A. Aljamian Sterling won the bantamweight title against Petr Yan.
