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Ep 258Nate Quarry The Ultimate Fighter 1 

Nate Quarry was a member of the inaugural season of TUF and a leading advocate for fighters rights. 

Nate Quarry explores the path that he took as a fighter that gave him the credibility to get justice for former MMA fighters all over the world. 
Please join us as we relive Nate’s journey 

Nate Quarry The Ultimate Fighter 1 

0:00 plugs/ promotions 
0:42 Lytes out intro 
1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
1:33 interview start 
2:25 growing up a Jehovah’s Witness 
8:26 watching wrestling for the first time 
9:33 not seeing sister for 14 years 
10:54 family origin stories 
12:31 watching UFC 1
13:55 experience at Straight Blast Gym
17:08 Nate Quarry vs Mike Whitehead 
22:58 finding out Mike Whitehead was KO’d 
23:57 negative comments from Matt Thornton 
29:45 Nate Quarry vs Harry Balzac
31:53 Jeet Kun Do instructional video
32:56 relationship with Robert Follis
35:01 Robert Follis fights 
37:36 taking a last second fight 
39:15 figuring out what fight styles worked 
41:24 fighters from the Pacific Northwest 
43:13 eye opener at team quest 
46:53 Nate Quarry vs Drew McFedries
52:40 helping corner Evan Tanner in the UFC
58:47 Phil Baroni sparring at team quest 
59:34 Nate Quarry vs Nakapan Phunhephorn
1:01:35 family issues in 2002 
1:06:42 call of fathers passing while cutting weight
1:08:24 Nate Quarry vs Todd Carney
1:09:47 meeting Joe Silva 
1:10:09 Nate Quarry vs Gustavo Machado
1:16:45 process getting on TUF 
1:21:02 having to work odd jobs while TUF aired 
1:23:10 signing contract with the UFC 
1:24:47 Injured while filming TUF 
1:27:53 cast of TUF unaware they were fighting 
1:30:24 experience on TUF 
1:31:45 Nate Quarry vs Pete Sell
1:34:47 Tim Sylvia comment about Tv stars
1:35:43 Nate Quarry vs Kalib Starnes
1:37:02 Team quest breaking up 
1:38:15 Scotty Smith sparring Matt Lindland
1:44:00 Matt Lindland sports betting shirt 
1:44:39 Matt Lindland not finishing fight
1:46:02 pay for world title fight 
1:47:49 cornering Chris Leben
1:50:37 cornering Dan Henderson in Japan 
1:52:36 fighting George Lopez last minute 
1:53:37 fighter sponsors 
1:55:01 advice to new fighters 
1:56:01 antitrust lawsuit with the UFC
1:58:31 last time seeing Dana White 
1:59:12 Venti Cafe 
2:00:02 interview wrap up 
2:02:30 outro/ closing thoughts 


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Eddie Gordon Road to The Ultimate Fighter Ep 267 

Eddie Gordon comes from the internationally renowned Serra Longo gym and the winner of TUF 19

Eddie Gordon helps break down why Serra Longo is so successful and the impact it had on him as a person and his career. 

Special Thank You to Nick Lamagna from the A Game podcast for landing this guest 

Eddie Hirdon Road to The Ultimate Fighter Ep 267 

0:00 plugs/ promotions 
0:42 Lytes out intro 
1:14 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
1:41 interview start
2:20 beginnings in mixed martial arts
3:59 relationship with Chris Weidman
5:26 wrestling at a high weight class 
7:06 Jay Hieron
8:24 Chris Weidman not backing down from fights
10:12 first impression of Matt Serra 
11:36 current life 
13:45 dealing with highs from fights
18:27 Promoter Lou Neglia 
19:48 Eddie Gordon vs Mark García
24:45 coach Erik Hyer
26:27 Serra-Longo homegrown talent 
29:46 predictions for Phumi Nkuta 
31:08 Serra-Longo gym longevity 
33:16 turning pro in MMA
37:16 Eddie Gordon vs JA Dudley
39:58 “canceled” bout with Keith Berish
42:11 Eddie Gordon vs David Tkeshelashvii
43:40 Eddie Gordon vs Ryan Contaldi
44:35 Eddie Gordon vs Carlos Brooks
48:01 “cancelled” bout with Marvin Eastman
48:57 Eddie Gordon vs Anton Talaman
51:43 getting turned away from TUF 17
54:55 cancelled fight after making weight
56:12 interactions with Fallon Fox
58:25 importance of having a manager 
1:00:00 Jon Jones success in MMA
1:02:23 getting the call for TUF
1:04:17 Issues cutting weight 
1:08:17 Eddie Gordon vs Matt Gable 
1:09:46 Eddie Gordon vs Mike King 
1:10:15 fighters cheating with PED’s 
1:12:48 struggles while filming TUF
1:15:57 training with Mark Coleman 
1:17:18 fighters struggling moving on from the sport
1:21:52 receiving hate messages after TUF
1:25:32  training with Dhiego Lima
1:29:55 plugs/ promotions 
1:32:22 outro/ closing thoughts 

 
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Nate Marquardt Pancrase years Ep 266

Nate Marquardt is a 50 fight club member with a prolific 20 fight career within the Pancrase organization. 
Nate Marquardt gives us an update as to what he is currently doing as well as a glimpse into his career in Japan 

Nate Marquardt Pancrase years Ep 266

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0:42 Lytes out intro 
1:14 guest introduction
1:33 interview start 
1:35 current life 
5:36 dangers living in Myanmar
12:20 Colorado fight scene 
15:19 training partner Brad Gumm
17:11 first fights on record 
17:43 trainer Ricardo Murgel
19:19 early Jiu Jitsu training 
22:39 Nate Marquardt vs Mike Lee
24:05 Rumble in the Rockies tournament 
25:22 interactions with John Perretti 
26:10 connecting with the Bas Rutten invitational 
27:50 not receiving UFC contract 
28:30 Nate Marquardt vs Genki Sudo 
31:40 career highlights from Japan run
32:28 experience with Shonie Carter 
34:32 thoughts on Kiuma Kunioku
36:38 Nate Marquardt vs Gil Castillo 
40:34 interactions with Jason DeLucia 
41:16 interview wrap up 
41:31 outro/closing thoughts 

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Ep 265 Ralph Gracie Career Drive 

Ralph Gracie joins us to discuss the Wild West days of what will later become Mixed Martial Arts. 

Ralph Gracie black belt and BJJ pioneer Allan “Gumby” Marques joins us as we take a look into the life and career of a man that generally does NOT do interviews. 

This one took almost a year to land and is well worth the wait. 

Ralph Gracie Career Deep Dive 
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Ralph Gracie 

0:00 plugs/ promotions 
0:42 Lytes out intro 
1:14 guest introduction
1:37 interview start 
1:48 current life 
2:42 Allan Gumby current life 
3:50 the Gracie family gaining popularity after UFC 1
5:38 feud with Lutha livre 
8:06 first fight on record  
9:16 Ralph Gracie’s reputation  
13:31 influence on Draculino
15:48 fight on beach against 2 guys 
17:00 Ryan Gracie comment about Ralph Gracie 
20:21 connecting with John Perretti
22:03 Rolls Gracie story
24:17 fighting for the love of the sport 
25:00 Getting a call from Dana White 
27:24 training for Pride FC
28:45 conflict for competing in Extreme fighting 
29:39 avoiding arrest at extreme fighting 2
32:26 John Perretti turning himself in to police 
32:55 Ralph Gracie vs Steve Nelson
37:23 United Shoot Wrestling Federation attendance 
38:19 mentality going into fights 
41:17 Allan Gumby training with Ralph Gracie 
47:05 student Cameron Earle
49:30 Allan Gumby’s experience with Cameron Earle
52:52 Pentagon combat riot 
53:20 experience in Japan 
56:20 Street fight at McDonalds restaurant
57:17 training with Frank Shamrock 
59:43 beef with Dave Camarillo
1:02:49 training BJ Penn early 
1:06:19 Allan Gumby experience with the Penn Brothers 
1:07:35 expectations for BJ Penn 
1:08:38 rule changes for take downs 
1:10:50 Ze Moraes influence on BJJ
1:12:38 student Lloyd Irvin
1:13:10 Ralph Gracie vs Mishima
1:14:16 thoughts on Carlson Gracie 
1:15:04 Significance of Ralph Gracie’s team 
1:17:46 going to Brazil with Ralph Gracie 
1:18:28 adjusting to being internationally known 
1:19:52 experience with Kazushi Sakuraba
1:22:44 impact the Gracie family has made 
1:26:02 interview wrap up
1:26:16 outro/ closing thoughts 


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Ep 264 Chuck Liddell Early Career Deep Dive 

Chuck Liddell iconic rise to becoming a UFC champion is documented in this historic interview featuring long time trainer and personal friend John Hackleman. 

Chuck Liddell and John Hackleman Rene ice about the beginnings of a career that would propel Chuck to international stardom. 

Leviathan Group and Chris Wood made this interview possible 

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Ep 264 Chuck Liddell Early Years 



0:00 plugs/ promotions 
0:42 Lytes out intro 
1:01 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
1:26 interview start 
1:48 meeting John Hackleman 
5:21 first impressions of Chuck Liddell 
9:26 deciding to make fighting a career 
11:05 fights prior to competing in the UFC 
12:45 training partner Eric Schwartz
15:21 Chuck Liddell vs Noe Hernandez
16:00 UFC 17 weigh in story 
17:44 meeting Charlie Anzalone
18:48 realizing Chuck Liddell was a good striker  
21:10 thoughts on Sergio Batarelli
23:03 Chuck Liddell vs Jose Pele Landi
26:29 Chuck Liddell vs Jeremy Horn 
28:40 handling first loss as a fighter 
29:52 Chuck Liddell vs Kenneth Williams
30:37 thoughts on Neutral Grounds events 
31:00 Chuck Liddell vs Kenneth Williams
31:57 training with Tito Ortiz 
32:42 John Hackleman’s opinion on Tito Ortiz
34:46 parting ways with Charlie Anzalone 
36:35 Chuck Liddell vs Paul Jones
37:00 Chuck Liddell vs Steve Heath
39:00 learning Jiu Jitsu from John Lewis 
39:44 allowing fighters to leave the gym to evolve 
43:07 coaches wanting to keep Chuck Liddell 
46:06 sparring with Glover Teixeira
49:09 feelings when walking out to fight 
50:34 Chuck Liddell vs Jeff Monson
53:53 Chuck Liddell vs Kevin Randleman
55:51 announcing training with John Hackleman 
58:28 Chuck Liddell vs Guy Mezger
1:00:22 Carlson Gracie wanting to train Chuck Liddell 
1:04:10 Chuck Liddell vs Vitor Belfort
1:05:15 Tito Ortiz Vs Lee Murray street fight 
1:06:26 Sparring at Richard Steele’s gym 
1:09:06 Tito Ortiz avoiding Babalu Sobral fight
1:10:28 UFC 43 entrance 
1:10:51 Chuck Liddell vs Randy Coutore
1:11:49 cornering Kevin Randleman in Pride 
1:14:21 John Hackleman training Chuck Liddell early 
1:16:43 Chuck Liddell getting connections to Dana White 
1:18:00 attending black belt promotions in Hawaii 
1:20:35 meeting his father after making it as a fighter 
1:22:56 dream match with Dan Henderson 
1:23:19 Glover Teixeira wanting to fight Sokoudjou
1:25:37 experience training Matt Lindland 
1:28:19 Hector Lombard gym issues 
1:30:24 working with Cesar Gracie 
1:34:56 injuring boxer during sparring session 
1:37:36 hitting punch meter on Adam Corolla show 
1:38:45 training Jason Von Flue 
1:39:53 promoter Eric Nolan 
1:41:54 throwing in the towel during fights 
1:45:58 retiring from cornering fighters 
1:49:17 yelling “stop the fight” during match 
1:51:19 interview wrap up 
1:52:33 outro/closing thoughts 
 

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Ep 263 Robert Drysdale MMA & ADCC 

Robert Drysdale is a renowned BJJ historian with an accomplished career in Jiu Jitsu and Martial Arts 

Drysdale reminisces about his BJJ beginnings, winning a world title as well as some incredible moments he experiences as a coach. 

When going into an interview with a fellow historian, it can get super nerdy; we hope that you enjoy this as much as we did 

0:00 plugs/ promotions 

0:42 Lytes out intro 

1:01 Joey Venti’s guest introduction

1:27 interview start 

1:42 Robert Drysdale plugs/ promotions

17:45 early beginnings in Jiu Jitsu 

21:06 thoughts going into 2005 ADCC

23:51 Robert Drysdale vs Cacareco Ferreira

25:14 competing in the absolute ADCC

27:19 Robert Drysdale vs Marcelo García

31:26 Marcelo García vs Cameron Earle

32:58 writing about Luta livre

37:30 Jiu Jitsu becoming a real sport 

39:13 early Luta livre

43:58 NHB fighting going away 

44:16 Rickson Gracie fixed fight 

49:00 Rickson Gracie’s fight record 

51:34 experience with Shawn Tompkins

52:48 dealings with Junie Browning 

54:17 wanting to be a fighter 

55:19 becoming a coach

57:01 promoter Barry Meyer

57:38 coach Robert Follis

1:01:33 adrenaline dump while fighting 

1:05:20 Robert Drysdale vs Bastien Huveneers

1:06:50 wanting difficult fights 

1:08:32 dealings with Kyle Stoltz

1:09:19 experience with Marc Laimon

1:12:15 Robert Drysdale vs DJ Linderman

1:13:42 licensing issue getting into UFC 

1:16:18 PEDs in Jiu Jitsu 

1:18:24 getting released from the UFC

1:23:56 Robert Drysdale vs Ryan Spann

1:27:18 thoughts on Rafael Lovato

1:29:10 training Randy Coutore for Brock Lesnar 

1:31:11 training Phil Baroni

1:32:24 cornering Max Rohskopf

1:37:33 joining Leo Viera’s gym 

1:38:34 student Amy Campo

1:42:13 interview wrap up/ outro

Ep 263 Robert Drysdale MMA & ADCC 

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Ep 262 Dan Bobish Career Deep Dive 

Dan Bobish record is an incredible resume when you look at his fight record. 
One of the founding members of the legendary Strong Style gym, Dan Bobish recalls some moments from his career that are incredibly fascinating. 
This interview took over 2 years to finally get recorded, we hope that you enjoy it as much as we did. 

0:00 plugs/ promotions 
0:42 Lytes out intro 
1:22 interview start 
2:03 meeting Dan Severn 
3:54 experience with Richard Hamilton
5:50 Sambo group Tripp academy 
6:30 meeting Becky Levi 
7:08 Universal Vale Tudo Fighting 4
8:53 meeting Kevin Randleman and Mark Coleman 
10:15 Dan Bobish vs Mauro Bernardo
11:30 Dan Bobish vs Dave Beneteau
12:05 Dan Bobish vs Kevin Randleman 
12:55 Dan Bobish vs Joe Charles
14:29 training with Marcus Marinelli 
15:05 Influencing Stipe Miocic to become a fighter 
17:48 thoughts on Frederico Lapenda 
18:55 Dan Bobish vs jucimar Hypolito
19:36 Dan Bobish vs Carlos Barreto
23:16 going to Hugo Duartes gym 
25:52 meeting Marco Ruas 
26:27 original training partner Jeff Cox 
29:16 Dan Bobish vs Brian Johnston
30:46 Dan Bobish vs Mark Kerr 
34:36 Dan Bobish vs Brett Hogg
37:34 Dan Bobish vs Erik Pele
39:15 thoughts on Bart Vale 
41:13 struggles finding a heavy training partner 
43:37 being confident during Erik Pele fight 
51:23 becoming King of the cage champion
54:30 Dan Bobish vs Mike Kyle
57:35 Dan Bobish vs Jimmy Ambriz
1:00:00 getting involved in X1 Japan 
1:03:16 Dan Bobish vs Basil Castro
1:04:09 experience with the Yakuza 
1:07:24 Dan Bobish vs Gary Goodridge
1:16:17 Dan Bobish vs Mark Hunt
1:21:00 lowest paid American in Pride FC
1:22:07 meeting with Corey Fisher 
1:24:58 corner by Giant Silva 
1:27:04 Dan Bobish vsJoey Smith
1:28:56 Dam Bobish vs Ben Rothwell 
1:31:14 experience with promoter Greg Kalikas
1:34:15 Dan Bobish vs Aleksander Emelianenko
1:39:57 current life/ career highlights 
1:49:24 interview wrap up 
1:49:49 outro/ closing thoughts 


Dan Bobish is one of those old school names that pops up on some legendary fighters records; from starting his career in a NHB tournament in Brazil to winning the King of the Cage super heavyweight belt and his stint in Pride FC this is a really fun listen.
Bobish was one of the founding members of the famous Strong Style gym and this interview captures some really cool moments within the history of our sport.

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Ep 262 Dan Bobish Career Deep Dive

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Ep 261 Al Iaquinta BEFORE the UFC

Al Iaquinta had an impressive career within the UFC that included a world title fight; what most people dont know is how crazy and difficult his path was to getting a UFC contract.
This interview has Iaquinta recaling stories and issues prior to his stint within the UFC that have never talked about

Special thank you to Nick Lamagna and the A Game podcast for lining this interview up 

0:00 plugs/ promotions 
0:42 Lytes out intro 
1:22 interview start
4:30 refusing to attend fighter summit 
6:23 not getting paid fight bonuses
9:55 getting knee surgery 
16:35 relationship with NickNickNick  
19:26 attending UFC 53 
22:29 learning Jiu Jitsu off DVDs early on 
23:40 training at a MFS gym 
25:11 meeting Bryce Mitchell 
27:31 Al Iaquinta vs Greg LaChaga
29:14 promoter Ed Hsu 
33:18 fighting event in Mexico 
35:41 Al Iaquinta vs Mike Prokop
37:19 Al Iaquinta vs Mike Bennett
39:50 Al Iaquinta vs Nick Maurielo
41:13 Al Iaquinta vs Will Martinez
44:12 getting fights from Andrew Montanez
47:21 sparring sessions at Miletech fighting systems 
50:13 Cancelled bout with Drew Dober
53:14 training at Renzo Gracie’s gym 
57:10 Al Iaquinta vs Mervin Rodriguez
57:31 dealings with Lou Neglia 
58:50 Al Iaquinta vs Will Martinez
1:01:07 Al Iaquinta vs Tim Sylvester
1:03:15 Al Iaquinta vs Gabriel Migioli
1:10:05 Al Iaquinta vs Pat Audinwood
1:13:04 trying out for TUF 
1:16:02 experience on TUF show 
1:21:35 picked first by Urijah Faber
1:23:00 Al Iaquinta vs Myles Jury
1:24:27 TUF highlights 
1:26:19 Al Iaquinta vs Michael Chiesa
1:27:30 Aljamain Sterling and Floyd Mayweather issues
1:29:18 thoughts on Douglas Crosby 
1:32:40 turning away movie role 
1:33:53 interview wrap up 
1:34:51 outro/closing thoughts 

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Ep 260 Gabriel Gonzaga Early Career 

Gabriel Gonzaga is a name that pops up on several legendary fighters records. 
internationally respected trainer Wander Braga joins us as we discuss Gonzaga’s beginnings and his incredible run in the ADCC. 
Wander Braga in the ONLY reason that Gonzaga agreed to do the interview and we are incredibly grateful to him for making this episode so special. 

Ep 260 Gabriel Gonzaga Early Career Deep Dive

0:00 plugs/ promotions 
0:42 Lytes out intro 
1:01 Joey Venti’s guest introduction
1:32 interview start 
2:36 learning jiu jitsu from Wander Braga
6:18 plugs/ promotions 
7:29 Judo black belt Luis Soyo
8:05 winning gold at CBJJ at 14 
12:38 early gym rivalry’s 
16:20 Ricardo Arona & Wanderlei Silva hotel fight
17:23 Brazilian top team to Chute box 
21:33 early UFC not being popular in Brazil 
23:03 Anderson Silva leaving Chute box 
25:15 moving to the United States in 2000
28:26 fighting expenses in the UFC
30:05 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Cicero Costa
31:55 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Brandon Hinkle
33:50 Cyborg Santos vs Shogun Rua 
35:16 competing at Jungle fights
39:57 elements of fighting in the jungle 
41:10 dealings with Wallid Ismail 
43:01 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Charlie Brown 
44:04 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Walter Farias
45:13 UFC not allowing true Jiu Jitsu due to rules 
52:04 ADCC trials 
55:37 losing to Jeff Monson ADCC finals 
57:31 ADCC 2005 
1:06:08 struggles moving to the United States 
1:09:27 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Kevin Jordan
1:19:06 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Fabiano Scherner
1:20:47 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Mirko Cro Cop
1:27:03 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Randy Couture 
1:33:44 Brock Lesnar story 
1:35:34 career highlights 
1:36:44 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Aleksander Emelianenko
1:39:49 Sean Gannon 
1:40:23 Gabriel Gonzaga vs Junior Dos Santos 
1:41:22 training with Rafael Cordeiro
1:43:34 Wanderlei Silva training Randy Couture 
1:47:05 being a 1% UFC fighter 
1:48:47 rolling with Marcelo Garcia 
1:50:35 interview wrap up
1:51:58 outro/ final thoughts 

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Ep 258 Andrei Arlovski 1999-2009 

Andrei Arlovski has never given an interview outside of a fight scrum. 

With the help of ATT coach Mike Brown we were able to wrangle him in for this exclusive sit down. 

Andrei Arlovski arrived in Chicago by way of Belarus with more questions than we have ever had answers…. A lot gets cleared up within this incredible exclusive 

Ep 158 Andrei Arlovski 1999-2009

0:00 plugs/ promotions 
0:42 Lytes out intro 
1:01 guest introduction
1:33 interview start 
1:35 transition to the United States 
2:40 2x Sambo world champion
3:28 joining the police academy out of high school 
4:08 learning to speak English 
5:52 money collector rumor
7:21 Mike Brown’s thoughts on Andrei Arlovski
10:21 Andrei Arlovski vs Vladislav Datsik
12:00 making it to the UFC 
13:16 Andrei Arlovski vs Aaron Brink
15:10 choosing to never cancel a fight 
16:51 one of the last UFC fighters from headbutt era
18:08 issues with wrestlers early in career 
19:40 training with Andrey Dudko
22:21 Andrei Arlovski vs Pedro Rizzo
23:15 training with Dino Costeas
24:45 Andrei Arlovski vs Cabbage Correira
27:54 Andrei Arlovski vs Tim Sylvia
28:53 mouth piece with fangs 
29:29 experience with Mike Garcia 
30:30 Tim Sylvia set up to lose 
32:04 Andrei Arlovski vs Paul Buentello 
33:55 fighting Tim Sylvia 4 times 
36:20 Andrei Arlovski vs Marcio Cruz 
37:17 Andrei Arlovski vs Fabricio Werdum
39:06 Andrei Arlovski vs Jake O’Brien
41:10 Andrei Arlovski vs Ben Rothwell
43:15 pay for Affliction fights 
43:43 Andrei Arlovski vs Fedor Emelianenko 
44:42 fallout with Mike Garcia 
46:46 Sparring partners in Chicago 
48:54 getting careless during fights 
49:46 Dana White “not treated right” comment 
51:38 rumor of having room mates 
52:47 TV sponsor names TV after Andrei Arlovski
52:57 sparring with Michael Moore 
54:14 broken nose during street fight 
56:55 sparring with James Tony 
57:45 training partners 
58:30 interview wrap up 
59:46 outro/ final thoughts 

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