Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 10 fights.
Record: | 14-3-0 |
Summary: | Wrestling, scrambling, tough, creative, cardio and being a savage! |
Fighter Info
Nickname: | Funk Master |
From: | Long Island, New York United States |
Fights Out Of: | Uniondale, New York United States |
Age: | 28 |
Height: | 5' 7" ( 170 cm ) |
Weight: | 135 lb ( 61 kg ) |
Reach | 71" |
Leg Reach | 39" |
Media
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
982
Types of Successful Strikes
0
493
Striking Defense
69
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
48
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
58
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win
|
Aljamain Sterling
|
Apr 21, 2018 |
89
27
|
3
1
|
0
0
|
2
1
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
Loss
|
Aljamain Sterling
|
Dec 9, 2017 |
7
3
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R1 KO/TKO | ||
Win
|
Aljamain Sterling
|
Jul 29, 2017 |
71
19
|
1
2
|
0
0
|
1
3
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
Win
|
Aljamain Sterling
|
Apr 15, 2017 |
83
30
|
2
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous | ||
Loss
|
Aljamain Sterling
|
Jan 28, 2017 |
39
52
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R3 Decision - Split | ||
Loss
|
Aljamain Sterling
Bryan Caraway
|
May 29, 2016 |
32
9
|
1
3
|
2
0
|
1
5
|
R3 Decision - Split | ||
Win
|
Aljamain Sterling
|
Dec 10, 2015 |
23
4
|
2
0
|
1
0
|
1
0
|
R2 Submission | ||
Win
|
Aljamain Sterling
|
Apr 18, 2015 |
13
32
|
0
3
|
0
1
|
0
2
|
R3 Submission | ||
Win
|
Aljamain Sterling
|
Jul 16, 2014 |
15
62
|
0
4
|
0
0
|
0
5
|
R3 KO/TKO | ||
Win
|
Aljamain Sterling
|
Feb 22, 2014 |
18
46
|
4
3
|
1
3
|
0
2
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous |
|
|
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Biography
TRAINING: We've worked a lot on reaction time, brain training, standup, and my personal favorite – wrestling.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training because I saw a former teammate/colleague - Jon Jones - training, and I also saw a few TUF shows. I asked him for an opportunity to train with him, I was invited and I haven’t looked back since. I thought it was tailor-made for me because I love one-on-one competition. It’s your skill set against my skill set. Nothing is more rewarding than knowing you earned your right to win!
What ranks and titles have you held? I’m a purple belt in BJJ, and a 2x All-American for SUNY Cortland at 133 and 141 lbs. I've held a belt at 135 and 145 lbs as an amateur. And I've held the Ring of Combat belt at 135 lbs, before vacating it to fight at CFFC and become their first 135 lbs champ.
Do you have any heroes? No heroes growing up. But I do look up to Al Iaquinta and Chris Weidman as role models now. I always try to match their work ethic and push myself past my limits.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting the UFC means a lot to me. I finally feel like all the hard work and dedication I put into making this a career hasn't been for nothing. All the hours my trainers and I put in will not go unnoticed. I'm an animal just trying to do savage-like things out there! When I dream, I work. REALITY! That’s what I live by. And I’m gonna go get it!
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to SUNY Morrisville, studying accounting, before transferring to SUNY Cortland and getting my B.A. in Physical Education.
What ranks and titles have you held? I’m a purple belt in BJJ, and a 2x All-American for SUNY Cortland at 133 and 141 lbs. I've held a belt at 135 and 145 lbs as an amateur. And I've held the Ring of Combat belt at 135 lbs, before vacating it to fight at CFFC and become their first 135 lbs champ.
Do you have any heroes? No heroes growing up. But I do look up to Al Iaquinta and Chris Weidman as role models now. I always try to match their work ethic and push myself past my limits.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting the UFC means a lot to me. I finally feel like all the hard work and dedication I put into making this a career hasn't been for nothing. All the hours my trainers and I put in will not go unnoticed. I'm an animal just trying to do savage-like things out there! When I dream, I work. REALITY! That’s what I live by. And I’m gonna go get it!
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to SUNY Morrisville, studying accounting, before transferring to SUNY Cortland and getting my B.A. in Physical Education.
What was your job before you started fighting? I was working as a shoe salesman at Saks Fifth, before being fired because I needed to get last minute things for school and called out of work (Laughs). Then I just cut hair in school to help get by.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Placed fourth and sixth at 133 pounds and 141 pounds as a junior and senior, respectively.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: I'm a purple belt under Matt "The Great" Serra, black belt in wrestling, a third degree black-belt in Funk-Jitsu, and I just got a stripe for having wicked muscles (Laughs)
Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke all day!!
Favorite striking technique: Leg kicks, to chop down the tree!
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Placed fourth and sixth at 133 pounds and 141 pounds as a junior and senior, respectively.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: I'm a purple belt under Matt "The Great" Serra, black belt in wrestling, a third degree black-belt in Funk-Jitsu, and I just got a stripe for having wicked muscles (Laughs)
Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke all day!!
Favorite striking technique: Leg kicks, to chop down the tree!
• Pro since 2011
• Six wins by submission (4 RNC, arm triangle, guillotine), two by KO
• Had 6-1 amateur record
• Three first round finishes
• Two-time Division III All-American wrestler
• Had 87-27 college wrestling record
• Origin of nickname: “It comes from my wrestling style.”
• Six wins by submission (4 RNC, arm triangle, guillotine), two by KO
• Had 6-1 amateur record
• Three first round finishes
• Two-time Division III All-American wrestler
• Had 87-27 college wrestling record
• Origin of nickname: “It comes from my wrestling style.”
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