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Aljamain Sterling
#4
Aljamain Sterling

Aljamain Sterling

"Funk Master"
United StatesUnited States
Featherweight Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Record26-5-0
Streak2 Wins
Height5' 7"
Weight66 kg
Reach71"
Age36

Performance

83 Global score
Grappler
Elo rating 1655 (Peak 1655)

Strengths

  • Strikes absorbed/min90
  • Body strikes84
  • Strike defense82
  • Control/round82
  • Takedowns/15min81

Weaknesses

  • Distance striking21
  • Head strikes21
  • Takedown defense28
  • Finish rate51
  • Takedown accuracy51

Advanced Statistics

53%Striking accuracy
59%Strike defense
45%Takedown defense
33%Finish rate
Head 50% Body 31.5% Legs 18.6%
Distance 66.9% Clinch 14.9% Ground 18.3%
Sig. strikes/min
4.3
Strikes absorbed/min
2.1
Takedowns/15min
2.5
Control/round
1:39
Sub attempts/15min
0.6
Takedown accuracy
32.2%

Updated on 7/5/2026

The community verdict Early signal: 31% of MMX predictions favor them
Summary

Aljamain Sterling is a Featherweight MMA fighter with a record of 26-5-0. 36 years old. Currently ranked #4 in the UFC. Represents United States. Current streak: 2 Wins.

Updated on Jul 5, 2026
Archetype
The Submission Specialist
Regularly submits opponents on the ground. A grappling expert.

How does Aljamain Sterling win his fights?

KO
3
SUB
8
DEC
15

What are Aljamain Sterling's last 5 fights?

W
UFC
Youssef Zalal Morocco
Youssef Zalal
Unanimous decision
Apr 25, 2026
W
UFC
Brian Ortega
Brian Ortega
Unanimous decision
Aug 23, 2025
L
UFC
Movsar Evloev
Movsar Evloev
Unanimous decision
Dec 7, 2024
W
UFC
Calvin Kattar
Calvin Kattar
Unanimous decision
Apr 13, 2024
L
UFC
Sean O'Malley
Sean O'Malley
KO/TKO
Aug 19, 2023

What is Aljamain Sterling's full fight history?

W
UFC
Youssef Zalal Morocco
Youssef Zalal
Unanimous Decision - R5
MMX 69% Youssef Zalal ✗
UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal
Apr 25, 2026

Which fighters are similar to Aljamain Sterling?

Pat Sabatini
22-5-0
Steve Garcia
19-6-0
Aaron Pico
13-5-0
Josh Emmett
19-7-0
Andre Fili
25-14-0
Cub Swanson
30-14-0

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