Aljamain Sterling Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 7 in |
Weight | 61 kg |
Date of Birth | July 31, 1989 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Girlfriend | Rebecca Cruz |
Aljamain Sterling is an American professional mixed martial artist who began competing in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), in 2014. On March 6, 2021, he had won the UFC Bantamweight Championship after his opponent Petr Yan was disqualified due to an intentional illegal knee in the 4th round. This had made Aljamain the first fighter in UFC history to win a championship title via his/her opponent’s disqualification. A rematch was scheduled for October 30, 2021, at UFC 267. However, on September 25, 2021, Aljamain had withdrawn from the bout due to lingering neck issues.
Born Name
Aljamain Antoine Sterling
Nick Name
The Funk Master

Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Uniondale, Nassau County, New York, United States
Residence
Massapequa, Nassau County, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Aljamain had attended Uniondale High School, a public school in his hometown of Uniondale. He had later joined the Morrisville State College, a public college in Morrisville, New York.
After the freshman year, he had taken a transfer to the State University of New York College at Cortland, a public college in Cortland, New York. He had graduated from there with a bachelor’s degree in physical education.
Occupation
Professional Mixed Martial Artist

Family
- Father – Cleveland Sterling
- Mother – Sophie Sterling
- Siblings – Troy Sterling (Brother). He has 6 other siblings.
- Others – He has at least 12 half-siblings.
Manager
He is represented by Oren Hodak, Manager and Booking Agent, Knock Out Representation, Sports Marketing & Management Firm, Dallas, Texas, United States.
Weight(s)
Featherweight, Bantamweight
Stance
Orthodox
Reach
5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
61 kg or 134.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Aljamain has dated –

Race / Ethnicity
Black
He is of Jamaican descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Frizzy, afro hair
- Sports a thick beard

Aljamain Sterling Facts
Featured Image by Aljamain Sterling / Instagram
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