Terrance McKinney’s life is full of contradictions. An impressive UFC debut – followed by an injury celebrating it. A devastating experience that nearly cost him his life – which gave way to reinvention. But “T-Wrecks” is just getting started pursuing his vision, while navigating a family curse and the wild swings borne of his natural talent. This …

The question isn’t why Tatiana Suarez fights – the question is why she hasn’t stopped. Her career has been threatened by injury and rehabilitation, and her life was threatened by cancer. But the former Olympic wrestling hopeful recast her dreams and is now undefeated in her UFC career. How has Tatiana overcome so much adversity at such a young age …

Although Islam Makhachev’s dominance in the UFC has led him to a title fight, he still cannot halt comparisons to his mentor: UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov. But Islam does not mind the comparisons. In fact, he is the first one to credit everyone from his teammates and coaches to his family and former employers for his success. Even with wor…

After winning the UFC Bantamweight title, Aljamain Sterling appeared to go from fan-favorite to villain overnight. If you think he simply got lucky, then you don't know Aljamain Sterling. Aljo's path to the title included roadblocks set by his own family, intervention from an all-time great of the sport, and an uncanny ability to make the best of u…

Leon Edwards is often the odd man out in a division of attention-grabbers. But his upbringing, during which he navigated gang violence and the death of his father, was anything but boring. Did Leon Edwards become a fighter because of the extraordinary circumstances he had to overcome? What unlocked his potential, and how did he rise above what was …

How did Rose Namajunas end up dedicating her skills and passions to fighting when it’s clear she could have done just about anything she wanted? In many ways, fighting has always been in her blood. The UFC Strawweight champion overcame a tough childhood filled with violence. Rose leaned into mixed martial arts to cope with everything around her. Li…

From drug trafficking in the Canary Islands to learning how to survive in Rikers prison, Ian Heinisch’s journey to the Octagon is too crazy to make up -- but his unusual path led to him becoming one of the baddest Middleweights in the UFC.Von Megan Olivi, Ian Heinisch

Brandon Moreno has been labeled an 'underdog' since he first entered the UFC. But that might be too simplistic of a label given what he's been through. How did the unmotivated son of piñata shop owners in Tijuana forge himself into a UFC champion, even after getting cut from the promotion? Grit, discipline, and dedication to a goal bigger than hims…

Why do people dedicate their life to a sport as grueling as Mixed Martial Arts, with no guarantee of success? And how do they overcome obstacles, both in their life and in the cage, in pursuit of their goal of being a champion? In this show, we try to find the answers to those questions. Because oftentimes, it's the fights that happen outside of th…

Welcome to my very first Podcast! I consider this as a shout in the void, only here will I share my deepest and interpersonal works, thoughts, and feelings. Take it as you wish.