FunkMasterMMA
A former UFC champion's raw breakdown of current fight cards, behind-the-scenes vlogs, and life as an active top-ranked fighter.
This channel is a mix of formats centered on host Aljamain Sterling's life as a top-tier MMA fighter. The flagship show, "The Weekly Scraps," features Sterling's solo or co-hosted analysis of recent and upcoming UFC events, offering a current competitor's technical perspective. The channel also serves as a personal vlog, documenting his international travels for fights, behind-the-scenes training, and other ventures like his participation in professional grappling events.
“Unlike retired fighters or journalists, Sterling provides analysis from the perspective of a current, top-ranked UFC fighter. He often records on location from international fight camps, giving a real-time, inside look at the life of a professional athlete.”
Who hosts this show
Aljamain Antoine Sterling, known as the 'Funk Master', is an American professional mixed martial artist and former UFC Bantamweight Champion. He was the first fighter in UFC history to win a championship by disqualification. A two-time NCAA Division III All-American wrestler with a degree in physical education, Sterling now competes in the UFC's Featherweight division and trains with the Serra-Longo Fight Team. Outside of fighting, he is a licensed real estate agent and the founder of Funk Harbor Rum, a brand inspired by his Jamaican heritage.
Credentials & credits
- Former UFC Bantamweight Champion
- Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Matt Serra
- NCAA Division III All-American wrestler (two-time)
- BS in Physical Education, SUNY Cortland
- Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
- Former Cage Fury Fighting Bantamweight Champion
Other ventures
- Funk Harbor Rum (Founder)
- The Weekly Scraps Podcast
- Real Estate Agent (Iaquinta Real Estate)
- Official 'FunkMasterMMA' Merchandise Line
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01UFC Baku + UFC Fight Night Recap!Jun 24, 2026 · 9 min
- 02
- 03Add me on kick. Streaming every week kick.com/funkmastermmaJun 19, 2026 · 30s
- 04Hard to notice anything elseJun 16, 2026 · 43s
- 05
- 06
- 07Was this the WORST UFC card of the year? + Reacting to UFC NewsJun 1, 2026 · 41 min
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01BTS of RAF with UFC legends + Unreleased Footage of Arman Tsarukyan Attacking Georgio
A behind-the-scenes vlog of Sterling's pro grappling match that captures a large, real-time brawl erupting between other fighters at the event.
- 02UFC Baku + UFC Fight Night Recap!
Filmed from a lavish apartment in Baku, Azerbaijan, this episode shows Sterling's life on the road while cornering a teammate for a UFC event.
- 03UFC Freedom 250 Reaction + Is Alex Pereira done? Josh Hokit for the belt? Ilia flawed?
A representative example of the co-hosted "Weekly Scraps" format, featuring a deep-dive analysis of major fight upsets and referee controversies.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is not a traditional guest-interview podcast. The primary formats are solo analysis, co-hosted fight breakdowns, and vlogs. Sterling does not conduct formal, structured interviews with outside experts; instead, conversations are with teammates and co-hosts about recent events in the MMA world.
The channel's format varies between solo-to-camera fight recaps, casual co-hosted discussions with his friend Ray or teammate Steve Lee, and documentary-style vlogs. The podcast segments are largely unscripted and conversational, focusing on Sterling's immediate reactions to fights and MMA news. Episodes often open with his signature greeting, "What up family, what up gang."
Signature segments
- · The Weekly Scraps
- · Opening: "What up family, what up gang."
- · Closing: "Stay safe, stay black, peace."
- · Funk Harbor Rum promotion
- · Recapping fights from his phone
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically other MMA fighters, such as Bryce Mitchell, or his regular co-hosts and teammates who join for fight recap discussions.
- Rayon UFC Freedom 250 Reaction + Is Alex Pereira done? Josh Hokit for the belt? Ilia flawed?
- Bryce "Thug Nasty" Mitchellon UFC Fight Night Recap with Bryce "Thug Nasty" Mitchel + UFC Freedom 250 Predictions
- Steve Leeon Aljo Reacts To Taira's INSANE Finish!
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsorships are heavily geared towards an adult male audience, including Sterling's own Funk Harbor rum brand, NICE nicotine pouches, and cigars. He frequently promotes his own products directly to the camera.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is Aljamain Sterling's real name?
- His full name is Aljamain Antoine Sterling.
- What is the format of the FunkMasterMMA channel?
- It's a mix of solo or co-hosted UFC fight analysis under "The Weekly Scraps" banner and personal vlogs documenting his training, travel, and competitions.
- Is this podcast still active?
- Yes, as of mid-2026, the channel posts new episodes and vlogs on a weekly basis.
- What does the 'Funk Master' nickname refer to?
- The nickname comes from his unorthodox and creative wrestling style.
- What is Funk Harbor?
- Funk Harbor is a brand of Jamaican rum founded by Aljamain Sterling, inspired by his family heritage.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The primary platform is the "FunkMasterMMA" YouTube channel, with audio versions available on platforms like Apple Podcasts.
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Sources & how this page was built
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- [01]Aljamain Sterling - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [02]Aljamain Sterling - UFC.com Profileufc.com
- [03]The Weekly Scraps Podcast - Listen Noteslistennotes.com
- [04]Funk Harbor Rum Official Sitefunkharbor.com
- [05]Aljamain Sterling - Lic. RE Salespersoniaquintarealestate.com
- [06]Aljamain Sterling Official Websitealjamainsterling.com
- [07]About Funk Harbor & Aljamain Sterlingfunkharbor.com
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