UFC bantamweight Aljamain Sterling returns to action Sunday, but not in a mixed martial arts bout.
Coming off of a decision win over former 135-pound champion Renan Barao at UFC 214 in July, ”Funk Master” is set to take on Sergio da Silva in a 10-minute submission-only grappling match at Rise Invitational 2, which takes place Oct. 15 in Westbury, NY.
Sterling holds a 14-2 record in MMA with six submission victories. He fought da Silva in his MMA debut back in 2011, winning via unanimous decision. “Funk Master” is on a two-fight winning streak over Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belts Renan Barao and Augusto Mendes.