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The most decorated champion in UFC history, Anderson Silva sits down with Mike Straka. “The Spider” discusses what it has taken to become undefeated in nearly 5 years in the Octagon. Silva also gives his thoughts on contending for the Light Heavyweight title, as well as a rumored showdown with Welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre.

Mike Straka talks one on one with MMA legend and former UFC Heavyweight Champion Bas Rutten.

Covering the world of mixed martial arts, combat sports analyst Mike Straka reflects back on his most memorable sit-down interviews from 2010. Controversial figures Ken Shamrock and Dana White headline the top moments.

Mike Straka sits down with Legendary MMA referee Big John McCarthy

Mike Straka talks with Bjorn Rebney -- the CEO of Bellator, one of the fastest rising MMA promotions in the country. Rebney discusses the challenge of building an MMA promotion, and where he believes Bellator falls within the MMA community.

Mike Straka sits down with rising Strikeforce™ star Bobby Lashley. Lashley recounts how a bank robbery opened his eyes to the world of Mixed Martial Arts, and discusses when he will be ready for a Heavyweight title shot.

Following his upset of Chris Leban at UFC 125, an emotional Brian Stann sits down with Mike Straka to discuss his controversial life story. The former WEC Light Heavyweight champion talks about his time as a Marine on the front lines in the Middle East. Stann also reflects back on his public court martial which led him to a decorated career in Mixed Martial Arts.

Coach of season 13 of The Ultimate Fighter, Brock Lesnar sits down with Mike Straka. The former UFC Heavyweight champion discusses his time on the hit reality TV show. Lesnar also talks about his transition from the world of professional wrestling into Mixed Martial Arts.

Mike Straka goes in-depth with Bruce Buffer, the veteran voice of the octagon. They discuss how Buffer got started with the UFC and where he believes the UFC is headed.

Mike Straka travels to the famous American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, CA to sit down one-on-one with UFC Heavyweight Cain Velasquez. Velasquez discusses how growing up working in agricultural fields fueled his UFC career, and previews his Heavyweight title match against Brock Lesnar.

Mike Straka sits down with Chael Sonnen in an exclusive one-on-one interview about his 5-round thriller against Anderson Silva.

Arguably the most prolific fighter to ever enter the Octagon, UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell sits down with Mike Straka. The former Light Heavyweight Champion discusses his historic battles with rivals Tito Ortiz and Randy Couture. Liddell also talks about his future in the UFC and revels how he was given the nickname “Iceman”.

Mike Straka interviews UFC fighter Clay Guida. Known for keeping fans on their feet, Guida discusses his most thrilling fights, talks about the future ahead, and reveals the story behind his trademark hair.

Mike Straka sits down one-on-one with Cung Le. Le discusses his lethal kicks, what comes next in his esteemed MMA, and talks about the balance between being a high-profile fighter and a Hollywood movie star.

Dana White discusses the UFC's rocky beginnings, its rise to fame, and where MMA is headed.

Creator of controversial 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, Master of the Rubber Guard, Eddie Bravo, sits down with Mike Straka. Bravo discusses his unorthodox no-gi style of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and relives his famous victory over Royler Gracie at the 2003 ADCC.

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.

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 rising Strikeforce™ star Gegard Mousasi and then talks to undefeated knockout specialist Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.