ALJAMAIN STERLING

Born in America, Aljamain Sterling developed a grappling-focused approach after becoming a two-time NCAA Division III All-American wrestler. Before entering the premier global organization, he secured professional championships within Cage Fury Fighting Championships and Ring of Combat. Training alongside the Serra-Longo Fight Team, he eventually claimed the UFC bantamweight title, setting a record for the most victories within that specific weight class. He holds a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt from Matt Serra and employs an orthodox stance. Following a transition to the featherweight division in 2024, he has remained a highly ranked competitor within the weight class.

The athlete enters this upcoming contest with an overall professional record of 26-5-0. His recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Youssef Zalal in April 2026. Prior to that win, he defeated Brian Ortega by decision in August 2025. He experienced a decision loss against Movsar Evloev in December 2024, following a successful unanimous decision result against Calvin Kattar earlier that year. His recent sequence also includes a knockout defeat at the hands of Sean O'Malley occurring in August 2023.