• By Joshua CookJoshua CookX (Twitter) Sep 24, 2023, 10:13 AM
  • Last updated | Oct 24, 2023, 10:13 AM

On Saturday, October 22, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Arab Emirates, Aljamain «Funk Master» Sterling will go head-to-head with T.J. Dillashaw in an 5-round bantamweight showdown for UFC title. Find out how to watch the fight live.

Aljamain Sterling vs. T.J. Dillashaw
Aljamain «Funk Master» Sterling
Aljamain Sterling
T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw
USAUSA USAUSA
21 - 3 - 0
(2 KOs)
17 - 4 - 0
(8 KOs)
Titles held
UFC (bantamweight)
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bantamweight
(135 lbs / 61,2 kg)
bantamweight
(135 lbs / 61,2 kg)
Age:
33 years 36 years
Age
11 years 12 years
Pro
196 days 455 days
Inactive
Wins:
88% 81%
Win Rate
10% 47%
KO Win Rate
38% 18%
Sub Win Rate
Losses:
13% 19%
Loss Rate
33% 50%
KO Loss Rate
0% 0%
Sub Loss Rate
Anthropometry:
5′ 7″ (170 cm) 5′ 6″ (168 cm)
Height
71″ (181 cm) 67″ (171 cm)
Reach
orthodox southpaw
Stance
Current World champion
Won first World title by defeating the World champion
Experienced grappler
Long arms
Younger
More professional fights
Less inactive days
Former World champion
Won first World title by defeating the World champion
Southpaw
More years pro
Aljamain Sterling won by technical knockout (TKO) (video).

Arena

The fight will be held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Arab Emirates.

Date and Time

What time do the first fights of UFC 280 start?

  • USAUSA

    The fight night will start on Saturday, October 22 at 8:30 AM New York time.

  • CanadaCanada

    The fight night will start on Saturday, October 22 at 8:30 AM Ottawa time.

  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom

    The fight night will start on Saturday, October 22 at 1:30 PM London time.

  • IrelandIreland

    The fight night will start on Saturday, October 22 at 1:30 PM Dublin time.

  • AustraliaAustralia

    The fight night will start on Saturday, October 22 at 11:30 PM Canberra time.

  • New ZealandNew Zealand

    The fight night will start on Sunday, October 23 at 1:30 AM Wellington time.

Watch Live: How to Stream Sterling vs Dillashaw Fight.

  • To Be Announced

Full Fight/Highlights

Fight Promo

Check out who’s stepping into the ring or cage on Saturday, October 22.
Fight card subject to change.

Division Fighter #1 Fighter #2 Notes
lightweight (155 lbs)Charles Oliveira
(33 - 8 - 0)
Islam Makhachev
(22 - 1 - 0)
UFC (vacant)
bantamweight (135 lbs)Aljamain Sterling
(21 - 3 - 0)
T.J. Dillashaw
(17 - 4 - 0)
UFC
bantamweight (135 lbs)Petr Yan
(16 - 3 - 0)
Sean O'Malley
(15 - 1 - 0)
lightweight (155 lbs)Beneil Dariush
(21 - 4 - 1)
Mateusz Gamrot
(21 - 1 - 0)
flyweight (125 lbs)Katlyn Chookagian
(18 - 4 - 0)
Manon Fiorot
(9 - 1 - 0)
welterweight (170 lbs)Belal Muhammad
(21 - 3 - 0)
Sean Brady
(15 - 0 - 0)
middleweight (185 lbs)Makhmud Muradov
(25 - 7 - 0)
Caio Borralho
(12 - 1 - 0)
light heavyweight (205 lbs)Volkan Oezdemir
(18 - 6 - 0)
Nikita Krylov
(28 - 9 - 0)
featherweight (145 lbs)Zubaira Tukhugov
(20 - 5 - 1)
Lucas Almeida
(14 - 1 - 0)
lightweight (155 lbs)Yamato Nishikawa
(21 - 3 - 6)
Magomed Mustafaev
(14 - 4 - 0)
welterweight (170 lbs)Abubakar Nurmagomedov
(16 - 3 - 1)
Gadzhi Omargadzhiev
(13 - 1 - 0)
middleweight (185 lbs)Armen Petrosyan
(6 - 2 - 0)
AJ Dobson
(6 - 1 - 0)
flyweight (125 lbs)Muhammad Mokaev
(7 - 0 - 0)
Malcolm Gordon
(14 - 5 - 0)
bantamweight (135 lbs)Lina Länsberg
(10 - 6 - 0)
Karol Rosa
(15 - 4 - 0)
Aljamain «Funk Master» Sterling

Aljamain «Funk Master» Sterling

Aljamain Sterling is an American MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Sterling has been performing for 11 years.

Last Fight

The last fight of Aljamain Sterling took place on April 9, 2022 against Petr YanPetr Yan.
Sterling won by split-decision (SD).

Aljamain Sterling vs. Petr Yan 

Aljamain Sterling's last fight

First World Title

On March 6, 2021 Aljamain Sterling became the UFC bantamweight champion.
Sterling defeated World champion Petr Yan.

MMA Career

How many fights did Aljamain Sterling have?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-12-07 Movsar Evloev Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2024-04-13 Calvin Kattar Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2023-08-19 Sean O'Malley Loss
TKO (Punches)
2023-05-06 Henry Cejudo Win
Decision (Split)
2022-10-22 T.J. Dillashaw Win
TKO (Punches)
2022-04-09 Petr Yan Win
Decision (Split)
2021-03-06 Petr Yan Win
Disqualification (Illegal Knee)
2020-06-06 Cory Sandhagen Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2019-06-08 Pedro Munhoz Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2019-02-17 Jimmie Rivera Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2018-09-08 Cody Stamann Win
Submission (Kneebar)
2018-04-21 Brett Johns Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-12-09 Marlon Moraes Loss
KO (Knee)
2017-07-29 Renan Barao Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-04-15 Augusto Mendes Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2017-01-28 Raphael Assuncao Loss
Decision (Split)
2016-05-29 Bryan Caraway Loss
Decision (Split)
2015-12-10 Johnny Eduardo Win
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
2015-04-18 Takeya Mizugaki Win
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
2014-07-16 Hugo Viana Win
TKO (Punches)
2014-02-22 Cody Gibson Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2013-11-02 Joel Roberts Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2012-08-24 Sidemar Honorio Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2012-04-14 Casey Johnson Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2011-10-22 Sean Santella Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2011-07-23 Evan Chmielski Win
TKO (Punches)
2011-06-17 Claudio Ledesma Win
Decision (Split)
2011-05-21 Harley Leimbach Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2011-04-22 Sergio da Silva Win
Decision (Unanimous)

All Aljamain Sterling's Losses

Who all beat Aljamain Sterling?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2024-12-07 Movsar Evloev Loss
Decision (Unanimous)
2023-08-19 Sean O'Malley Loss
TKO (Punches)
2017-12-09 Marlon Moraes Loss
KO (Knee)
2017-01-28 Raphael Assuncao Loss
Decision (Split)
2016-05-29 Bryan Caraway Loss
Decision (Split)

Aljamain «Funk Master» Sterling Highlights

T.J. Dillashaw

T.J. Dillashaw

T.J. Dillashaw is an American MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Dillashaw has been performing for 12 years.

Last Fight

The last fight of T.J. Dillashaw took place on July 24, 2021 against Cory SandhagenCory Sandhagen.
Dillashaw won by split-decision (SD).

T.J. Dillashaw vs. Cory Sandhagen 

T.J. Dillashaw's last fight

First World Title

On May 24, 2014 T.J. Dillashaw became the UFC bantamweight champion.
Dillashaw defeated World champion Renan Barão.

MMA Career

How many fights did T.J. Dillashaw have?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2022-10-22 Aljamain Sterling Loss
TKO (Punches)
2021-07-24 Cory Sandhagen Win
Decision (Split)
2019-01-19 Henry Cejudo Loss
TKO (Punches)
2018-08-04 Cody Garbrandt Win
KO (Knee and Punches)
2017-11-04 Cody Garbrandt Win
TKO (Punches)
2016-12-30 John Lineker Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2016-07-09 Raphael Assuncao Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2016-01-17 Dominick Cruz Loss
Decision (Split)
2015-07-25 Renan Barao Win
TKO (Punches)
2014-08-30 Joe Soto Win
KO (Head Kick and Punches)
2014-05-24 Renan Barao Win
TKO (Head Kick and Punches)
2014-01-15 Mike Easton Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2013-10-09 Raphael Assuncao Loss
Decision (Split)
2013-04-20 Hugo Viana Win
TKO (Punches)
2013-03-16 Issei Tamura Win
KO (Head Kick and Punches)
2012-07-11 Vaughan Lee Win
Submission (Neck Crank)
2012-02-15 Walel Watson Win
Decision (Unanimous)
2011-12-03 John Dodson Loss
TKO (Punches)
2010-11-20 Taylor McCorriston Win
TKO (Punches)
2010-10-02 Mike Suarez Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2010-05-22 Brandon Drucker Win
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
2010-03-26 Czar Sklavos Win
Decision (Unanimous)

All T.J. Dillashaw's Losses

Who all beat T.J. Dillashaw?

Date Opponent Result Notes
2022-10-22 Aljamain Sterling Loss
TKO (Punches)
2019-01-19 Henry Cejudo Loss
TKO (Punches)
2016-01-17 Dominick Cruz Loss
Decision (Split)
2013-10-09 Raphael Assuncao Loss
Decision (Split)
2011-12-03 John Dodson Loss
TKO (Punches)

T.J. Dillashaw Highlights

Joshua Cook
Who will win: Sterling or Dillashaw?

Sterling and Dillashaw are worthy opponents.
It is difficult to predict which of the fighters will win.

Nevertheless, I think that Aljamain Sterling will win by submission.

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