Aljamain Sterling

Featherweight Division

STRIKING

Punch Power A

Punch Speed S

Kick Power A

Kick Speed S

Accuracy A

Strike Defense S

GRAPPLING

Takedowns S

TD Defense S

Sub Defense A

Ground Game S+

PHYSICAL & TACTICAL

Stamina S

Chin A

Fight IQ S

Reach 70"

SIGNATURE

▸Single Leg Takedown

▸Rear Naked Choke

▸Front Kick to the Body

STRENGTHS / WEAKNESSES

+Elite chain wrestling and top control

−Size disadvantage against larger featherweights

+High fight IQ and cardio

−Lacks one-punch knockout power

+Mixing strikes to set up takedowns

−Vulnerable to elite counter-strikers

MATCHUPS

BESTA striker with weak takedown defense who cannot keep the fight at range.

HARDA powerful featherweight with elite takedown defense and knockout power.

Fighter Intel

A TIER COMPLETE FIGHTER SUB THREAT

Top Attributes

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Combat Profile

Aljamain Sterling, nicknamed "The FunkMaster," is a grappling virtuoso who brings an unorthodox, fluid style to the featherweight division. Training out of the Serra-Longo Fight Team, he is renowned for his chain wrestling and ability to secure dominant positions like back mount with ease. While his striking has evolved significantly, his true danger lies on the mat, where he utilizes relentless ground-and-pound and submission threats to break opponents' will.

Tactical Advantage

Sterling exploits opponents with weak takedown defense by dragging them into deep waters where his cardio and grappling IQ take over. He specifically targets fighters who are poor at scrambling, using his "funk" to transition seamlessly between submissions and control positions. Against strikers who cannot defend the clinch, he smother them against the fence, neutralizing their offense and turning the bout into a gritty grappling affair.

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