Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling landed in the spotlight after a wild moment on ALF Global Reality, a Russian spin-off of The Ultimate Fighter. Filmed in Thailand, the show took a crazy turn when Sterling got choked out cold by a teammate. A leaked video from April 3, 2025, shows him slump in a rear-naked choke, stirring up fans online.
Sterling stepped in as a coach for ALF Global Realty’s third season, replacing Merab Dvalishvili to face Petr Yan, a rival he beat twice in the UFC. Filming kicked off on February 2, 2025, in Thailand, with Sterling leading the purple team against Yan’s red squad. The show’s known for chaos, like Khamzat Chimaev tossing Arman Tsarukyan in past seasons. Sterling, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, was training his crew when teammate Zalimkhan Yusupov caught him from behind. The clip ends with shouts as he goes limp on the grass.
Sterling’s Stumble and Sharp Comeback
Thailand’s tense vibe, rocked by a recent earthquake, set the stage. Sterling’s ground skills shine, with UFC wins over Yan and TJ Dillashaw. After losing his title in 2023, he moved to featherweight and beat Calvin Kattar in 2024. This choke shocked everyone. Fans on X mocked him, one calling him a “bum” for tapping out. Sterling fired back on April 2, 2025, posting “Lol wait till you see what I did after you bum ass,” hinting at a fierce reaction not yet shown.
Lol wait till you see what I did after you bum ass 🥷 https://t.co/EgCGH12RPK
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 2, 2025
This raw moment matters. After a UFC loss to Movsar Evloev in December 2024, Sterling took this gig. The video, leaked before the full episode, keeps him trending as he aims for a featherweight title shot. Fans debate if it’s a prank or a slip, but his history with Yan adds spice. ALF Global Reality’s next drop will reveal what happened next.
