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Aljamain Sterling, nicknamed the "Funk Master," is a prominent figure in mixed martial arts known for his technical prowess and historic title win. Born July 31, 1989 in Uniondale, New York, Sterling made history as the first UFC champion to win a title by disqualification and later defended his bantamweight crown three times—the most in UFC Bantamweight history at the time. In 2024, he moved up to featherweight, returning to 145 pounds by defeating Calvin Kattar at UFC 300. In a notable 2025 matchup, Sterling defeated Brian Ortega at UFC Fight Night Shanghai on August 23, 2025.