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February 07, 2026 / 00:29

This episode features a conversation about the journey to the UFC, including personal experiences, sacrifices, and emotional moments. Key topics include the moment of finding out about making it to the UFC, the significance of a debut fight in Perth, and the impact of financial bonuses in the sport.

The guest shares a memorable story about receiving the call from his manager and coach, Eugene Bman, at 10:30 PM, which initially sounded like bad news. He recalls laughing and crying upon learning about his UFC debut.

The discussion also touches on the unseen sacrifices that fighters make, highlighting the eight years of hard work leading up to this moment. The guest reflects on the financial aspects of fighting, including a $50,000 bonus and the pressures that come with it.

TL;DR

A fighter shares his emotional journey to the UFC and the sacrifices behind his debut.

Video

00:00:00
How did you find out you made the UFC?
00:00:01
Do you remember that moment?
00:00:02
>> I actually had a dream the night before
00:00:03
that I got in the UFC. I made my UFC
00:00:05
debut in Perth. My manager and then my
00:00:07
coach, Eugene Bman, they called me at
00:00:09
10:30 at night and when they call you,
00:00:11
it's normally not a good thing. And I
00:00:12
just knew that the fight wasn't
00:00:14
happening. Eugene just said, "Look, the
00:00:15
fight's off." I just start laughing and
00:00:16
then I tears. They cut that bit out of
00:00:18
the footage cuz I started crying like a
00:00:20
baby.
00:00:20
>> And you won a $50,000 bonus. It's like
00:00:23
25,000 a minute. That's what we see.
00:00:24
What is it that we don't see?
00:00:26
>> 8 years of sacrifice. Did you make down
00:00:27
a white?

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Episode Highlights

  • The Call That Changed Everything
    Receiving a call from his manager at night usually means bad news, but this time it was life-changing.
    “I just knew that the fight wasn't happening.”
    @ 00m 12s
    February 07, 2026
  • The Emotional Moment
    He laughed and cried when he learned he made it to the UFC, a mix of joy and disbelief.
    “I just start laughing and then I tears.”
    @ 00m 15s
    February 07, 2026
  • The Hidden Sacrifice
    Behind the success lies 8 years of hard work and dedication that often goes unseen.
    “8 years of sacrifice.”
    @ 00m 26s
    February 07, 2026

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • UFC Dream00:02
  • Life-Changing Call00:07
  • Emotional Reaction00:16
  • Financial Reality00:20
  • Years of Sacrifice00:26

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