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Aljamain Sterling Record, stats and next fight

26-5-0 (W-L-D)

3Wins by knockout
8Wins by submission
4First round finishes
Aljamain Sterling
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Stats and record

31Pro fights
42%Finish rate
23UFC fights
9Title fights
1Performance bonuses
2Win streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO3 (12 %)
Submission8 (31 %)
Decision14 (54 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO2 (40 %)
Submission0 (0 %)
Decision3 (60 %)

Profile

Age
37 years
Born
July 31, 1989
Birthplace
Uniondale, New York, U.S.
Height
5'7" (170 cm)
Weight
146 lbs (66 kg)
Reach
71" (180 cm)
Division
Featherweight
Fighting out of
Uniondale, New York, U.S.
Team
Serra-Longo Fight Team
Trainer
Ray Longo Matt Serra Eric Nicksick
UFC debut
February 22, 2014

Fight history

  1. Win

    vs Youssef Zalal

    UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal · Apr 25, 2026 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  2. Win

    vs Brian Ortega

    UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang · Aug 23, 2025 · Shanghai, China

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  3. Loss

    vs Movsar Evloev

    UFC 310 · Dec 7, 2024 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  4. Win

    vs Calvin Kattar

    UFC 300 · Apr 13, 2024 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  5. Loss

    vs Sean O'Malley

    UFC 292 · Aug 19, 2023 · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    0:51
  6. Win

    vs Henry Cejudo Title

    UFC 288 · May 6, 2023 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  7. Win

    vs T.J. Dillashaw Title

    UFC 280 · Oct 22, 2022 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:44
  8. Win

    vs Petr Yan Title

    UFC 273 · Apr 9, 2022 · Jacksonville, Florida, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
Show 23 earlier fights
  1. Win

    vs Petr Yan Title

    UFC 259 · Mar 6, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    DQ (illegal knee)
    Round
    4
    Time
    4:29
  2. Win

    vs Cory Sandhagen Bonus

    UFC 250 · Jun 6, 2020 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:28
  3. Win

    vs Pedro Munhoz

    UFC 238 · Jun 8, 2019 · Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  4. Win

    vs Jimmie Rivera

    UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Velasquez · Feb 17, 2019 · Phoenix, Arizona, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  5. Win

    vs Cody Stamann

    UFC 228 · Sep 8, 2018 · Dallas, Texas, United States

    Method
    Submission (Suloev stretch)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:42
  6. Win

    vs Brett Johns

    UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee · Apr 21, 2018 · Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  7. Loss

    vs Marlon Moraes

    UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega · Dec 9, 2017 · Fresno, California, United States

    Method
    KO (knee)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:07
  8. Win

    vs Renan Barão

    UFC 214 · Jul 29, 2017 · Anaheim, California, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  9. Win

    vs Augusto Mendes

    UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis · Apr 15, 2017 · Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  10. Loss

    vs Raphael Assunção

    UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña · Jan 28, 2017 · Denver, Colorado, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  11. Loss

    vs Bryan Caraway

    UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Garbrandt · May 29, 2016 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  12. Win

    vs Johnny Eduardo

    UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant · Dec 10, 2015 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Submission (guillotine choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    4:18
  13. Win

    vs Takeya Mizugaki

    UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold · Apr 18, 2015 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Submission (arm-triangle choke)
    Round
    3
    Time
    2:11
  14. Win

    vs Hugo Viana

    UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller · Jul 16, 2014 · Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    3
    Time
    3:50
  15. Win

    vs Cody Gibson

    UFC 170 · Feb 22, 2014 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  16. Win

    vs Joel Roberts Title

    Cage Fury FC 30 · Nov 2, 2013 · King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:49
  17. Win

    vs Sidemar Honorio Title

    Cage Fury FC 16 · Aug 24, 2012 · Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    4:05
  18. Win

    vs Casey Johnson Title

    Cage Fury FC 14 · Apr 14, 2012 · Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    3
    Time
    2:11
  19. Win

    vs Sean Santella Title

    Cage Fury FC 11 · Oct 22, 2011 · Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  20. Win

    vs Evan Chmielski

    Cage Fury FC 10 · Jul 23, 2011 · Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:58
  21. Win

    vs Claudio Ledesma Title

    Ring of Combat 36 · Jun 17, 2011 · Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  22. Win

    vs Harley Leimbach

    Extreme Fight Club: Bragging Rights 2 · May 21, 2011 · Erie, Pennsylvania, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:01
  23. Win

    vs Sergio da Silva

    Urban Conflict Championships 4: Supremacy · Apr 22, 2011 · Morristown, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00

Analysis

Signed to the UFC at featherweight, Aljamain Sterling fights under the nickname “Funk Master” and hails from the United States.

His professional record stands at 26 wins and 5 losses. Of those wins, 3 came by KO or TKO, 8 by submission and 14 on the scorecards, a 42% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on February 22, 2014 at UFC 170 against Cody Gibson (win). He has since gone 18-5 in 23 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on April 25, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal, he beat Youssef Zalal by unanimous decision.

His career includes 9 title fights and 1 performance bonus.

He stands 170 cm and has a 180 cm reach.

He trains at Serra-Longo Fight Team out of Uniondale, New York, U.S..

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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