Aljamain Sterling, former UFC bantamweight champion and founder of Funk Harbor Rum, discusses weight cutting dangers, his journey at 45 years old, training with elite grapplers like Marab, and insights into recent UFC fights including Islam Makachev's dominance and the sport's evolving technical landscape. Fighters competing at championship levels deal with severe dehydration and muscle loss during weight cuts, with Sterling walking around 20+ pounds heavier than his fighting weight, compromising performance and long-term health.