Featherweight#5 RankedACTIVE
Aljamain Sterling
25-5
1 Win Streak
Age
36
Height
5'7"
Weight
153 lbs
Reach
71"
Avg Fight Time
13:54
Gym
Serra-Longo - Long Island, NY
UFC Record
17-5(22 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 4 Sub 10 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 3R3 9R4 1R5 3
Last 5
WWWLL
Finish Rate
44%
Bonuses
1
Style
Kickboxer
Location
United States
Last Fight2025-08-23
BO
W - Brian Ortega
KO/TKOR3 3:50
Punches to Head From Mount
Opponent Last Bout
L - Aljamain SterlingSubmissionR3 0:58· Arm Triangle From Side Control
Fight History
WIN
HV
vs Hugo Viana
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Miller· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R3 3:50
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R3 3:50
WIN
JR
vs Jimmie Rivera
UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Velasquez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BJ
vs Brett Johns
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MM
vs Marlon Moraes
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Head At Distance
R1 1:07
KO/TKOKnee to Head At Distance·R1 1:07
LOSS
BC
vs Bryan Caraway
UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs Garbrandt· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
JE
vs Johnny Eduardo
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke On Ground
R2 4:18
SubmissionGuillotine Choke On Ground·R2 4:18
WIN
BO
vs Brian Ortega
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
ME
vs Movsar Evloev
UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura· 2024-12-07
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CK
vs Calvin Kattar
UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill· 2024-04-13
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SO
vs Sean O'Malley
UFC 292: Sterling vs. O'Malley· 2023-08-19
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 0:51
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 0:51
WIN
HC
vs Henry Cejudo
UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo· 2023-05-06
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
TD
vs TJ Dillashaw
UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev· 2022-10-22
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R2 3:44
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R2 3:44
WIN
PY
vs Petr Yan
UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. The Korean Zombie· 2022-04-09
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
PY
vs Petr Yan
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs. Adesanya· 2021-03-06
DQ
Illegal Knee to Grounded Opponent
R4 4:29
DQIllegal Knee to Grounded Opponent·R4 4:29
WIN
CS
vs Cory Sandhagen
UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer· 2020-06-06
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 1:28
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:28
WIN
PM
vs Pedro Munhoz
UFC 238: Cejudo vs. Moraes· 2019-06-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CS
vs Cody Stamann
UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till· 2018-09-08
Submission
Suloev Stretch From Back Control
R2 3:42
SubmissionSuloev Stretch From Back Control·R2 3:42
WIN
RB
vs Renan Barao
UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2· 2017-07-29
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CG
vs Cody Gibson
UFC 170: Rousey vs McMann· 2014-02-22
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TM
vs Takeya Mizugaki
UFC on FOX: Machida vs Rockhold
Submission
Arm Triangle From Bottom Guard
R3 2:11
SubmissionArm Triangle From Bottom Guard·R3 2:11
WIN
AM
vs Augusto Mendes
UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Reis
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RA
vs Raphael Assuncao
UFC on FOX: Shevchenko vs. Pena
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.5/min
Grappling
2.45 TD
Defense
60%
⚖️Aljamain adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
30 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
57%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
57%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
47%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
47%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
43%
⭐Other
Spinning
30%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
5× detected
Clinch → Takedown
5× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (57%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (114%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 251% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
29% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
4
57% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punches to Head From Back Control
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head From Mount
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (4 techniques, 4 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#31
25% of subs
Suloev Stretch From Back Control
#41
25% of subs
From Guard
Arm Triangle From Bottom Guard
#11
25% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke On Ground
#21
25% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head From Back Control (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔒 Submission arsenal: 4 different submission techniques. Led by Arm Triangle From Bottom Guard (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🔒🎪 Finishing tool collection: 7 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (60%) and TD/15min (2.5).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (26/100). Opponents exploit this.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (113% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
53%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
60%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
44% acc67%
Clinch
80% acc14%
Ground
75% acc18%
Striking Differential+2.24/min
4.45 landed/min2.21 absorbed/min
4.45
Landed/Min
2.21
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1361
Sig. Strikes Attempted2586
Key Insights
Effective body attack (32%).
Dominant exchange ratio (2.0:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 18% from ground at 75% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
31%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
45%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
13%
Landed
21
Defended
142
Total
163
2.45
TD / 15min
0.64
Sub / 15min
21
TD Landed
163
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
100
Landed
326
Attempted
31%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
13 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
46%
R2
23%
R3
31%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.45/15min.
TD defense at 45% could be a vulnerability.
8 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (31%).
Prolific submission hunter: 13 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,722
2.17
Ratio
Absorbed
1,256
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
0/6
KD Recovery
66.7%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
47.3
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
6.4
Standing %
71%
R3 vs R1 Output
113%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.17x) - consistent striking dominance.
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (47.3) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 22 fights
R1 Control
1:30
R2 Control
1:35
R3 Control
1:34
R1 to Final
+29%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+23.4pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+23.4pp
Body
-10.2pp
Leg
-13.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-0.7pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Championship Rounds
Based on 4 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
20.8
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
21.9
sig strikes / round
Output Change
105%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3136
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
8
/ 12
67% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights