Aljamain Sterling
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Aljamain Sterling is a professional mixed martial artist who has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Known by his nickname "Funkmaster," he has appeared as a guest on the podcast 'The Joe Rogan Experience' to discuss his career in combat sports.
What Aljamain Sterling has said on podcasts
32 statements
Fighters should protect against the choke before attempting other actions.
“always protect the choke first”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 4:51
MMA should adopt same-day weigh-ins.
“I still think same day weigh ins.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 31:00
- on Islam Makhachev versus Ian GarryNegativeAug 11, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks
Islam Makhachev is unlikely to primarily strike with Ian Garry.
“I don't think he's going to stand up and strike with him”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 1:12:25
MMA training sessions should pursue a specific improvement objective.
“when you're coming in, you should have a mission”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 1:17:27
Fighters should use training to solve tactical problems before competition.
“in training is where you should be working out the kinks and understanding this”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 1:20:21
Faster recognition and reactions usually win MMA positions.
“if I know it faster, if I know how to react faster than you, I'm going to win that position or the situation every single time”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 1:21:30
Ian Garry is currently an underestimated contender in his division.
“Ian, to me, is the dark horse in that division right now”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 1:24:26
The Laron Murphy–Moisar fight should have been scored a draw.
“Should have been scored a draw.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 1:44:20
Alex Pereira achieved unusually much in a short MMA period.
“for him to do what he has done in such a short amount of time is like, unreal”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 1:50:56
Eye-poke severity varies substantially between incidents.
“not all eye pokes are created equal”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 1:56:04
- on Islam Makhachev versus Ian GarryPositiveAug 11, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks
Islam Makhachev’s most reliable path is cage pressure followed by takedowns.
“Islam has the one sure cut way to win. Push him against the cage, take him down”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:01:09
Mackenzie Dern is highly effective from her back on the ground.
“Mackenzie Dern is great off of her back.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:02:52
Rum can be enjoyed year-round in varied social settings.
“Rum is for year round. You can have sipping rum. You can have it for Vegas pool parties. You can have it with a cigar.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:24:54
Funk Harbor Rum is intended to be entirely Jamaican rum.
“we wanted to make sure this was 100% Jamaican rum”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:25:11
Funk Harbor Rum is more than a celebrity-name licensing effort or quick money grab.
“It's not just my name on a label, like trying to do a quick money grab or anything like that.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:26:26
Laron is the most logical next opponent for Sterling.
“Laron's the only guy who would make the most sense, in my opinion.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:26:37
Las Vegas is the fight capital of the world and Sterling’s business is thriving there.
“It's the fight capital of the world business for me over there. It's doing really, really well.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:30:19
MMA fighters eventually need individualized one-on-one training.
“I think eventually you have to get to that one on one.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:30:56
Jason Rao is highly talented and explains fighting concepts at a high level.
“He's so talented. Could walk you through everything and explain everything at a high level.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:31:34
Steve Garcia is a dark-horse contender in the featherweight division.
“I always said Steve is the dark horse of the, of the division.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:34:23
Steve Garcia has an unusually large frame and reach for his weight class.
“Big frame for the weight class. His reach is fucking stupid.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:34:38
Steve Garcia’s ground-and-pound is extremely powerful but somewhat reckless.
“his ground to pound is ferocious, like almost reckless to a point”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:34:46
Diego Lopez has an exceptionally durable chin.
“a guy like Diego Lopez”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:35:13
Mosar deserved the title opportunity based on merit.
“The fight should have went to Mozart, just being fair, based on merit.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:36:09
Sterling should avoid engaging Diego Lopez in a reckless striking exchange.
“if I'm fighting Diego, I'm not doing that shit”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:36:42
Gaethje’s victory over Ferguson changed perceptions of Ferguson’s career.
“Going in there and doing that to Ferguson changed Ferguson's career.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:39:37
A Topuria–Gaethje rematch could produce a different result.
“If they had a rematch, maybe the fight goes different.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:41:24
Sterling wants his next fight to be for the title.
“Ideally, I would like to fight for the title next.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:43:39
The United States provides liberties and freedoms unavailable in many countries.
“we are blessed to be in this country because the we about and complain about these are luxuries, liberties, and freedoms that a lot of these countries do not have.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:45:46
Historical territorial divisions contribute to ongoing Israel–Palestine conflict.
“It's almost like the. The Israel, Palestine thing. It's all the lands get divided from years ago.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:51:27
Wrestling is the main culprit behind many MMA injuries.
“all the injuries in mma, basically. What were you doing? Wrestling.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:55:55
Funk Harbor doubled its business from the previous year after two years.
“We're two years in as of August 1st, and we doubled ourselves from. From last year.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:56:35
Statements are attributed to the speaker as said on the episode and reflect their view at the time, not PodLume's. They are not advice.
What others have said about Aljamain Sterling
6 statements · 6 positive
Aljamain Sterling has exceptionally effective back control.
“you had to appreciate that back control”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:36
Aljamain Sterling has the best back control Joe Rogan has seen in MMA.
“Your fights are the best. You have the best back control I think I've ever seen in this sport.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 13:47
Aljamain Sterling is more resilient and durable fighting at featherweight.
“I think you're a different beast at 45. You know, I think you just have more resilience at 45. You're more durable at 45.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 1:01:41
Sterling could become a world champion at age 45.
“You 100% could be a world champion at 45.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:42:14
Sterling is capable of competing at world-championship level at age 45.
“you're at a, you know, world championship level at 45, for sure”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:42:37
Sterling wants his next fight to be for the title.
“Ideally, I would like to fight for the title next.”
Open the episode · JRE MMA Show #184 with Aljamain SterlingListen at 2:43:39
Statements are attributed to the speaker as said on the episode and reflect their view at the time, not PodLume's. They are not advice.
