Issue 118
August 2014
This UFC featherweight might not like cooking but he sure likes eating
What are the leading five must-haves in your ice-box?
“I hate giving people props but my sponsor, The Fresh Meal Plan, is great. It makes all your food for you; the portions are laid out, and it’s super healthy and tasty. I’m not a guy who likes cooking, so that’s my must-have.”
What do you gorge on?
“There are three restaurants I regularly go to here in South Florida. One is a burger joint, one is a Mexican taco spot and the last one is more of a restaurant/bar where you can eat high-quality food while listening to cool music. I’ve had days where I’ve hit all three.”
What do you cheat with?
“A grilled chicken salad. I know that doesn’t sound like a cheat but usually my diet is that strict. Sometimes I’ll get a salad and one cheeseburger.”
Do you keep anything other than frozen peas in your freezer?
“F**king ice packs (laughs).”
What’s your favorite bottled sauce?
“I’m not really into sauces, so usually I’ll have whatever the restaurant or my brother put on it. My brother’s a phenomenal cook.”
What’s your favorite dessert?
“My grandmother’s red velvet cake. It is something to behold.”
What’s your own signature dish?
“I purchase Chick-fil-A better than anyone else (laughs). I also make a mean PB&J (peanut butter and jelly).”
What’s your favorite meal during
fight camp?
“That’s definitely breakfast; I can actually have a regular meal then. A small bowl of cereal and pineapples, oranges, bananas, etc.”
What meal do you eat after the weigh-in?
“I start with grapes and then mixed fruits. After that I’ll have granola and an all-natural vanilla blueberry. I’m not a big pasta guy. I might take in some tilapia (fish) or salmon. Maybe spinach leaves and as many vegetables as I can. Right before bed I might have a turkey burger.”
What food do you look forward to most after a fight?
“I never want to eat that much after a fight; I just want to have a smoothie.”
Which nationality of food is your favorite?
“Mexican. I like all the spice and chillies.”
Pepsi or Coke?
Pepsi
Milk or beer?
Almond milk
Coffee or tea?
Sweetened tea
Marj’ or butter?
Butter
Salt or pepper?
Pepper
Chocolate or cheese?
Chocolate
Brown or white bread?
Brown
Pasta or rice?
Rice
Sweet.or savory?
Savory
Your missus’ or mother’s cooking?
Missus
Tilapia
A protein-packed fish high in omega-3s and low in fat, so reducing the risk of heart disease.
Pineapple
A real powerhouse, pineapple contains 80 vitamins, as well as magnesium, riboflavin, niacin and iron.
Granola
This mixed-fruit-and-nuts breakfast cereal contains vitamin E, thiamin and folate.
Loves
Breakfast, especially cereal
Hates
Cooking (laughs)
