Nikolay Veretennikov is a professional MMA fighter with a 12-5 record, competing in the UFC’s welterweight division. Training under legendary coach Rafael Cordeiro and alongside elite fighters like Beneil Dariush, Nikolay is preparing for his next fight against Billy Goff at UFC Fight Night 251 on February 15th. In this episode, we talk about his upbringing in Kazakhstan, his move to the United States, and his dedication to MMA. Thanks for watching and enjoy the show!

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Mandel Nallo is a professional MMA fighter with an impressive record of 13-3. Training out of Tristar Gym in Montreal, Quebec, Mandel works under the guidance of Firas Zahabi alongside world-class athletes like GSP, Rory MacDonald, Arnold Allen, Aiemann Zahabi, and others. Currently on a 4-fight win streak, all via first-round stoppages, Mandel is looking for his opportunity to make it back to the big show. Thanks for tuning in, and enjoy the show!

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Chris "Taco" Padilla is a professional MMA fighter competing in the UFC Lightweight division. His professional record is 15-6, and he is 2-0 in the UFC, with both wins being finishes. Unfortunately, we ran into technical difficulties that cut the interview short, but we are eager to get Chris back on to finish the conversation! Thanks for watching and enjoy the show!
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