ALJAMAIN STERLING

Representing the Serra-Longo Fight Team, this American athlete holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and competed as an NCAA Division III All-American wrestler. His professional journey features tenure in both the bantamweight and featherweight classes. Previously, he reigned as the bantamweight titleholder for the Cage Fury Fighting Championships before joining the UFC. Within the major promotion, he achieved status as a former bantamweight champion and remains the sole competitor to secure a belt via disqualification.

Heading into his matchup at the August 2026 event, the orthodox fighter holds a career mark of 26-5-0. He enters this contest following a successful unanimous decision victory against Youssef Zalal this past April. Prior to that, he earned a decision win over Brian Ortega in 2025. His recent resume also includes a loss to Movsar Evloev, a triumph over Calvin Kattar, and a stoppage defeat against Sean O'Malley.