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Rebecca Cruz – Aljamain Sterling girlfriend, family, kids and more

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Ahead of his bantamweight title against Sean O’Malley, we take a look at Aljamain Sterling and his girlfriend, family, kids and more

UFC 292 features a title rematch between Aljamain Sterling and Sean O’Malley in the main event.

Aljamain Sterling (Lasseur)

Sterling started his wrestling career at Uniondale High School in 2004. Sterling failed to keep up with his grades to reach Division 1 wrestling and ended up opting to enrol at Morrisville State College. Sterling transferred to Cortland and eventually became a two-time NCAA Division III All-American. He had an overall record of 87–27.

He entered the UFC as a former Cage Fury bantamweight champion, and made his debut at UFC 170 against Cody Gibson.

He won four consecutive fights before losing to Bryan Caraway. Sterling has notable wins over Cory Sandhagen, Pedro Munhoz, Jimmie Rivera, Henry Cejudo. Aljamain Sterling got his nickname from his unorthodox wrestling style way back during his wrestling days.

Rebecca Cruz personal life

It is reported and commonly known that Aljamain Sterling is a true romantic outside the octagon. He is a dedicated and loyal boyfriend outside the octagon to Rebecca Cruz. Cruz is an American beauty fitness expert. Her Instagram account is followed by over 5000 people, and she usually posts about fashion tips and is the biggest cheerleader in Funkmaster’s career.

The pair has been together for more than 11 years, and Sterling officially proposed to his long-time sweetheart on 15th February 2021 a day after Valentine’s Day. They have been engaged since then, and will probably tie the knot soon. Rebecca runs her own cosmetic company called NYX Professional Makeup.

Rebecca is an American national who was born and brought up in the USA. She made an appearance on ‘The Weekly Scraps’ podcast show where she spoke about her struggles after contracting Covid. She fell seriously ill when the outbreak was at its peak in the USA, and dealt with shortness of breath as well as struggling to taste food.

She ended up staying with Sterling during the period to avoid affecting her older family members. Aljamain did not speak about her girlfriend’s battle publicly because he respected her privacy and felt like it was her story to tell.

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The pair celebrate their anniversary on 2nd January every year.

Rebecca Cruz kids

Sterling and her girlfriend do not have any kids together. There are no reports of Sterling having any kids on the internet.

FAQs about Rebecca Cruz

Who is Aljamain Sterling’s girlfriend?

Aljamain Sterling’s girlfriend is Rebecca Cruz.

When did Aljamain Sterling propose to Rebecca Cruz?

Aljamain Sterling proposed to Rebecca Cruz on the 15th of February, 2021.

How many children does Rebecca Cruz have?

Rebecca Cruz does not have any children.

How long have Rebecca Cruz and Aljamain Sterling been together?

Rebecca Cruz and Aljamain Sterling have been together for more than 11 years.

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Abhishek

Abhishek, a versatile sports journalist and also a dedicated martial arts aficionado. With an enduring devotion to boxing and a growing interest in MMA, he has developed a profound understanding of combat sports. His writing mirrors the intensity of the ring, aiming to land a punch that resonates with readers.

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