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An impact figure in the sport from the age of 19, the now 33-year-old Vitor Belfort sits down with Mike Straka to talk about his upcoming UFC title fight with Anderson Silva. Belfort also discusses how his faith has helped him overcome injuries, defeat, and family tragedy.

No strangers to being in the spotlight, the Ring Girls of the Ultimate Fighting Championship sit down with Mike Straka. These high-profile ladies discuss the hardships of being friends to UFC fighters as they battle it out in the Octagon. The girls also talk about how they got involved in the organization and how it has changed their lives.

Mike Straka sits down one-on-one with TapouT's Skrape and Punkass, the faces of MMA's most recognizable franchise. They discuss the story behind TapouT's origins and the impact it's had on the sport.

Mike Straka sits down with Stephan Bonnar. Bonnar discusses his bumpy ride through the UFC and weighs in on his legendary rivalry with Forrest Griffin.

A key figure in bringing mixed martial arts into the media mainstream, Strikeforce founder and CEO Scott Coker sits down with Mike Straka. Coker discusses the future of his organization and its top fighters Fedor Emelianko, Alstair Overeem and Gilbert Melendez. Coker also talks about Strikeforce’s ongoing rivalry with the UFC.

Mike Straka sits down with MMA pioneer Royce Gracie.

Mike Straka talks one-on-one with Roger Huerta - one of the most exciting lightweight fighters in MMA. Huerta discusses his roots as a foster child, talks about how it inspired him to fight, and explains why he jumped from the UFC to Bellator.

Launched into stardom as coach of the first season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, schoolteacher turned UFC champion, Rich Franklin sits down with Mike Straka. The fighter nicknamed “Ace” discusses his rise and fall as Middleweight champion. Franklin also reflects back on his battles with Anderson Silva and Chuck Liddell.

Mike Straka visits Ricardo Almeida and talks about his upcoming fight against Matt Hughes. Almeida also weighs in on whether Hughes is the new “Gracie Killer.”

Mike Straka visits Renzo Gracie who weighs in on his loss to Matt Hughes and discusses his future in MMA. Gracie also tackles the question of whether the Gracie style is becoming outdated.

Mike Straka sits down with UFC legend Randy “the Natural” Couture. Couture discusses his rocky past with the UFC, as well as how much longer the 47-year old plans to continue fighting.

Mike Straka visits Matt Serra’s new gym on Long Island and talks one on one with the former UFC Champion. Serra discusses his future in the UFC, how much longer he plans to fight, and his feelings now toward Matt Hughes.

No stranger to controversy, Matt Lindland sits down with Mike Straka. Prior to becoming an MMA fighter, Lindland talks about his struggles to become an Olympic medalist. Lindland also discusses his friction with Dana White, as well as his political aspirations.

Mike Straka sits down one-on-one with Matt Hughes -- the most decorated fighter in UFC history. Hughes discusses his dominance in the UFC, reveals what kept him from going into retirement, and weighs in on how long he will keep fighting.

Co-owner and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Lorenzo Fertitta sits down with Mike Straka. Lorenzo talks about the UFC’s continued plans for international expansion and discusses his friendship with Dana White, which led to becoming one of the sporting world’s most powerful figures.

In a double header Interview, Mike Straka sits down with the UFC's Kenny Florian and Miller Brothers Jim and Dan. Florian discusses the disappointment of falling short of the Lightweight Championship, and the Miller's talk about the bond that has made them a success in the Octagon.

Mike Straka sits down one on one with UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock and discusses his future in MMA, accusations made by his brother Frank, and his thoughts on steroids.

Referred to by his peers as “The Punk”, Josh Thomson sits down with Mike Straka. Thomson discusses his financial struggles as a young fighter trying to make it in the business. Thomson also talks about his rise and fall as Strikeforce Lightweight Champion.

Mike Straka sits down with Jon "Bones" Jones -- the fighter making a splash in the UFC's Light Heavyweight Division. Jones' reveals the secret for his early success and discusses what's next.

Mike Straka sits down with Greg Jackson and Ross Pearson in a Fighting Words double-header. Jackson discusses his success training the biggest names in Mixed Martial Arts. Pearson, who made a splash on The Ultimate Fighter reality show discusses the boom in fighters from the U.K. as well as what's next for him.

After his resurgence back to the top of the division, Strikeforce Lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez sits down with Mike Straka. The #2 World-Ranked Melendez discusses the discrepancies between Strikeforce and UFC. Melendez also talks about rumored bouts against Eddie Alvarez and Shinya Aoki in DREAM.

Mike Straka sits down one-on-one with rising Strikeforce™ star Gegard Mousasi and then talks to undefeated knockout specialist Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal.

Mike Straka visits the home of UFC Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar. Edgar discusses his sudden rise to fame as well as his upcoming rematch against BJ Penn.

Mike Straka sits down one-on-one with Frank Shamrock, former UFC Champion and King of Prancrase. Shamrock discusses his fight to the top, and reveals his personal struggles that nearly kept his success from becoming a reality.