Aljamain “Funk Master” Sterling's Professional MMA debut
Sterling made his professional debut against Sergio da Silva on April 21, 2011, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Sergio da Silva who carried a 0-1-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Aljamain Sterling beat Sergio da Silva by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Aljamain “Funk Master” Sterling's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Sterling made his debut in the UFC against Cody Gibson on February 22, 2014, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 170: Rousey vs. McMann having compiled a 8-0-0 professional MMA record.
Aljamain Sterling beat Cody Gibson by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Sterling has gone on to fight a total of 17 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 14-3-0.
The first man to defeat Brett Johns
Sterling defeated the previously unbeaten Brett Johns on April 21, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 128: Barboza vs. Lee. Brett Johns came into the fight with a 15-0-0 record. Sterling was a -115 betting even going into the fight. Aljamain Sterling beat Brett Johns by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Winning the belt: UFC Bantamweight Championship against Petr Yan
Sterling won the UFC Bantamweight Championship defeating Petr Yan on March 6, 2021 at UFC 259: Błachowicz vs. Adesanya.
This was Sterling's 1st UFC championship fight.
Aljamain Sterling beat Petr Yan by Disqualificaton at 4:29 of Round 4.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Bantamweight Championship against Petr Yan
Sterling defended his belt against Petr Yan on April 9, 2022 at UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombie.
This was Sterling's first successful UFC bantamweight title defence.
Aljamain Sterling beat Petr Yan by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title defence #2: Successfully defended the UFC Bantamweight Championship against T.J. Dillashaw
Sterling defended his belt for the 2nd time against T.J. Dillashaw on October 22, 2022 at UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev.
Aljamain Sterling beat T.J. Dillashaw by KO/TKO at 3:44 of Round 2.
When was Aljamain Sterling's last win?
Sterling's last win came against T.J. Dillashaw at UFC 280 on Saturday October 22, 2022. Aljamain Sterling beat T.J. Dillashaw by KO/TKO at 3:44 of Round 2.