If you’re a mixed martial artist, you’ve no doubt heard of Aljamain Sterling. The Jamaican native holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has made significant strides in his striking game.
He has even called out former UFC Bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw to fight him in the near future. If you’re interested in learning more about Sterling, read this article to learn more about his background.
Aljamain Sterling is a mixed martial artist
Aljamain Sterling is a Jamaican-American mixed martial artist. He competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in the Bantamweight division. He is currently the UFC Bantamweight Champion. He is also a four-time UFC All-Star.
He has 14 professional fights and is on a five-fight winning streak. His recent victories include wins over Jimmie Rivera, Pedro Munhoz, Cody Stamann, and Brett Johns. His impressive record earned him a title shot at UFC 250, which he won.
Aljamain Sterling has fought in four UFC fights. He has fought two UFC champions. His first title defense was against Petr Yan at UFC 273. This fight ended by disqualification, but Sterling was awarded the title. His last loss came against Marlon Moraes at UFC Fight Night 123 on December 9, 2017.
Sterling trains two to three days per week for mixed martial arts. He also does strength and conditioning workouts. During training, he does cardio, sparring, and jiu-jitsu. He also performs high-intensity workouts.
He Is a Black Belt In Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Aljamain Sterling, a UFC bantamweight champion, is also a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Previously, he wrestled for the NCAA Division III men’s team.
He currently trains at the Serra-Longo Fight Team in Long Island, New York. Sterling also has an Associates degree in Physical Education from SUNY Cortland.
In addition to his professional MMA career, Sterling has won the 135 pound title in CFFC and Ring of Combat. Sterling was invited to train with Jon Jones at Team Bombsquad, a gym where Jones trains.
A black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsus is a highly coveted accomplishment, and Sterling earned it through rigorous training. The black belt was awarded to Aljamain by professor Matt Serra, a former champion and UFC fighter and champion.
Sterling has fought in the UFC several times. His best known fight was against Augusto Mendes, which he won by unanimous decision. In his last fight, Sterling defeated Renan Barao, the former UFC Bantamweight Champion, and won a unanimous decision.
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He Has Made Strides In His Striking Game
Sterling’s striking game is not the strongest part of his game, but it has shown flashes in recent fights. In his win over Pedro Munhoz, Sterling showed his ability to make his opponent miss and has made strides in this area. In his last fight, he showed a nice comeback against Augusto Mendes.
Sterling is considered a defensive stand-up fighter. He often relies on his superior wrestling skills and his wrestling skills to get the upper hand. He has only won two fights professionally via KO. He has also been training with professional boxers in the area. In his next fight, Sterling will face Marlon Moraes in Fresno, California.
Sterling has a good striking game and has taken steps to improve his submissions. He’s still relatively new to the sport, but he has made a big jump since his first fight. His impressive striking has helped him to land more shots. He has also added more power to his elbows.
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He has called out former UFC Bantamweight Champion T.J. Dillashaw for his next fight
After a two-year suspension, former UFC Bantamweight Champion TJ Dillashaw is back in the octagon and looking to reclaim his title.
The 30-year-old won a split decision against Cory Sandhagen in July 2021 and immediately became one of the top contenders for the title. However, Sterling is concerned that Dillashaw is still taking performance-enhancing drugs.
Dillashaw has a two-year suspension for testing positive for banned substance EPO. He previously won the bantamweight title twice and has made three successful title defenses. His last title fight came in January of 2019, when he lost to Henry Cejudo by split decision.
After defeating Petr Yan by decision at UFC 273, Aljamain Sterling has now called out former bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw to fight as his next opponent.
He has a long list of possible opponents. If Sterling fights Dillashaw, fans are likely to see an explosive excellent bantamweight bout.
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