Aljamain Sterling Brother, Troy Sterling And Kelvin Sterling, Fiance Rebecca Cruz

May 2024 · 7 minute read

Aljamain Sterling, a Jamaican-American mixed martial artist, has two brothers named Troy and Kevin Sterling. All three brothers have pursued careers in mixed martial arts.

Aljamain is the current UFC Bantamweight Champion and participates in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) Bantamweight division. He also participated in the Cage Fury Fighting Championship, where he previously held the title of bantamweight. He is #7 in the UFC men’s pound-for-pound rankings as of August 23, 2022.

Sterling won by submission to debut his amateur career in 2009.; he had a 6-1 amateur record before going pro, with his only loss coming through a split decision, which he would later get revenge on. Along the journey, Sterling won the Extreme FC amateur featherweight championship and the Raging Wolf amateur bantamweight championship.

The three brothers are making their name in the fighting industry, where Troy and Kevin have been motivated by their brother Aljamain.

Some Quick Facts About Aljamain Sterling

NameAljamain Sterling
Age33
BirthJuly 31, 1989
NationalityAmerican
Weight5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Height135 lbs (65 kg)
DivisionFeatherweight Bantamweight
Matches Fought (wins)24 (21)

Aljamain Sterling Has Two Brothers Engaged In Martial Arts

Aljamain Sterling was born in Cleveland, and Sophie Sterling was one of the three brothers in the family. In addition, he has two brothers who are also engaged in mixed martial arts.

Although Aljamain is the most successful and famous among the Sterling brothers, Troy and Kelvin are also making their names known in this entertainment industry.

He grew up with seven full siblings and at least 12 half-siblings. Sterling began wrestling at Uniondale High School in 2004 to avoid the gang culture that some of his brothers had joined.

His siblings, Troy and Kelvin, followed him in his pursuit of a career as a fighter, and it turned out to be a good choice as they are now some of the most promising names in martial arts.

Aljamain’s Brother Troy Sterling Followed His Brothers Footsteps

Troy Sterling, the younger brother of Aljamain, is a young promising talent in martial arts. He has followed in his brother’s footsteps to pursue his career as a fighter.

Sterling was born on December 3, 1991, and is currently 30.

He has a professional MMA record of four matches with one win, two losses, and one draw; However, his current form and streak of two losses seem very poor, he is gradually developing into a serial winner like his sibling Aljamain.

Troy’s most recent match was against Joey Tizzano in a Cage Fury Fighting Championships on May 17, 2019; he has remained inactive since then. However, there are reports that he has been training and building his physics during this break.

Troy falls under the Featherweight division, as his Last Weigh-In was 145.2 lbs. He was born in the United States of America and fought off in New York.

The young Sterling’s first match was against Kenny Richmond in CCFC 63, which resulted in a draw through the splint decision. His second match against Magic Mears was also his career’s first and only win on March 24, 2018. It was won by unanimous decision.

Troy’s next two matches against Jim Fitzpatrick and Joey Tizzano resulted in a loss. They were played on June 16, 2018, and May 17, 2019. The fighter was not seen on the stage after his two consecutive losses.

His career earnings have been kept a secret from the public, and considering his poor form, he might have difficulty receiving significant contracts. Furthermore, Troy Sterling is ineligible for regional rankings due to inactivity.

Sterling’s Brother Kelvin Is Making Big Name Martial Arts

Aljamain Sterling’s supposedly half-sibling Kelvin is making a massive name for himself. They are rumored to be half-brothers as they are the same age and are not twins.

Kelvin was born on May 29, 1989, and is 33 years in 2022.

His last match came in a Cage Fury Fighting Championships against Renato Canuto on August 26, 2022. His current streak is two losses. Kelvin stands at 5’7″ (170cm) and weighs around 134.8 lbs, putting him under the Bantamweight category.

He is affiliated with Longo And Weidman MMA and fights in New York. Kelvin is the 6th ranked of 18 active New York Pro Bantamweights.

Additionally, Kelvin is the 505th ranked of 839 active United States Pro Bantamweights and 28th ranked 42 active Pennsylvania Pro Bantamweights. Furthermore, Sterling is the 70th place of 112 active US Northeast Pro Bantamweights.

His first match came against Paul Harrison on October 23, 1999; it was his first match and the first win of his career. He has been scheduled in more than 70 matches with 42 wins and 18 losses; the remaining games were either a draw or were canceled.

Aljamain Sterling Brothers Have Huge Fan Followings On Instagram

Like Aljamain Sterling, his brothers Troy and Kelvin have amassed a large fan following on social media and, more importantly, Instagram. The current UFC Bantamweight Champion has over 473K followers under the username funkmastermma.

On the other hand, his brother Troy has over 1.3K followers under the username troygrindz with over 76 posts; he usually posts photos of his family and his matches. He even flexes his shopping and his cap collection.

He posted a childhood picture of himself and his brother Aljamain on December 11, 2015, showing his support and gratitude to his elder siblings and his inspiration. 
Similarly, Kelvin has over 1.1K followers on his Instagram under the username never_4get89, with over 64 posts. He also shares the posts and pictures of his family and friends and updates his fans about his matches.

Who is Aljamain Sterling’s Fiance Rebecca Cruz?

Aljamain Sterling has been engaged to Rebecca Cruz, who will soon become his wife.

The couple has been dating since 2011. The lovely pair celebrated their tenth anniversary on January 2. Last year, Sterling gave his girlfriend a ring as a proposal. However, they have not yet officially exchanged vows.

She has a cosmetics business called NYX Professional Makeup, which has recently seen success. Over 7k people have followed Rebecca Cruz’s official Instagram account under the username @artistrybyrebecca, and she usually promotes her cosmetic products through Instagram.

Although it is unclear when they first started dating, they have been together since at least 2015, when news of Floyd Mayweather’s alleged attempt to lure Becca from Sterling caused their relationship to make headlines.

The couple has no kids due to their busy lifestyles, but they might soon consider expanding the family.

The Highlight Of Aljamain Sterling Career: UFC Bantamweight Champion

Aljamain has had a great career as a fighter, but the peak of his achievements must be the UFC Bantamweight championship. He ranks among the best lightweight fighters, and his belt proves this statement.

Sterling was scheduled to compete against Petr Yan for the UFC Bantamweight Championship at UFC 256 on December 12, 2020. However, the fight was dropped from the UFC 256 program for unclear reasons on November 22 and took place at UFC 259 on March 6, 2021.

Sterling won the fight by disqualification due to an intentional, illegal knee in the chest and announced the new UFC Bantamweight Champion in the fourth round. He made history in the UFC, becoming the first fighter to achieve a victory through disqualification.

It was anticipated that Yan would face him again at UFC 267 on October 30, 2021. Sterling, however, withdrew from the competition on September 25 due to ongoing neck problems brought on by surgery. The fight was initially scheduled to occur on March 5, 2022, at UFC 272, but was moved to UFC 273 in April.

Sterling won in a tough contest and successfully defended his title via a split decision. Five of the 18 MMA media outlets gave the fight a draw, while the other 11 gave Sterling the victory.

Some FAQs

Who is Aljamain Sterling’s Brother Troy Sterling?

Trot Sterling, the brother of Aljamain Sterling, is a young mixed martial artist.

Who is Aljamain Sterling’s Brother Kelvin Sterling?

Kelvin Sterling, supposedly half sibling of Aljamain Sterling, is a professional fighter.

Who many wins and knockouts does Aljamain Sterling have?

Aljamain Sterling has 21 wins with two knockouts.

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