UFC / MMA · Featherweight (145 lb) · Fighter Profile

Aljamain Sterling

"Funk Master"

26-5-0

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion

Bio

Former bantamweight champion who moved to featherweight in 2024. Has won three straight at 145, most recently outpointing Youssef Zalal at UFC Fight Night 274 (Apr 25, 2026). Ranked #4 at featherweight.

Tale of the Tape

Record	26-5-0
Division	Featherweight (145 lb)
Status	Contender
Nickname	Funk Master
Age	37
Nationality	American
Height	5'7" / 170cm
Reach	71" / 180cm
Stance	Orthodox
Win methods	KO/TKO 3 · SUB 8 · DEC 14

Bout History

WWL

Wvs Youssef ZalalUFC Fight Night 274, Apr 25, 202626-5-0

Wvs Brian OrtegaUFC Fight Night 257, Aug 23, 202525-5-0

Lvs Movsar EvloevUFC 310, Dec 7, 202424-5-0

Most recent first. The last column is the record after that bout.

Next Fight

UFC Fight Night 294

Aljamain Sterling vs. Kevin Vallejos

Nov 21, 2026

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