Issue 095

December 2012

The former UFC light heavyweight champion reveals a penchant for raw fish and excessive pickle eating

Name the five must-haves in your ice-box. 

“Milk, pickles, cheese, limes, and any type of steak.”

Anything in there inedible?

“Baking soda.”

What do you gorge on?

“Pickles and cheese, for sure. Ever since I’ve been a little kid I’ve been able to polish off a jar of pickles no problem.”

What did you cheat with?

“Ice cream. Ben & Jerry’s Chunky Monkey is my favorite.”

Do you keep anything other than frozen peas in your freezer?

“Fish, steak, ice; we have an ice machine maker. And chicken nuggets for the kids too.”

What is your favorite bottled sauce?

“Ponzu sauce, it’s like a sushi sauce.”

What dessert do you enjoy?

“Strawberry cheesecake.”

What is your own signature dish?

“Tito’s tacos. I make amazing tacos. Really tasty, steak ones.’

What was your favorite meal during fight camp?

“Steak and potatoes.”

What meal did you eat after weigh-ins?

“Sushi. I’m a big sushi eater.”

What food did you look forward to most after a fight?

“In-N-Out Burger. They’re the best, they’re so good.”

Which nationality of food is your favorite? 

“Mexican food.”

LOVES

Sushi

HATES

Liver

WHICH…?

Pepsi or Coke? “Coke”

Milk or Beer? “Milk.”

Coffee or Tea? “Coffee.”

Margarine or Butter? “Butter.”

Salt or Pepper? “Salt.”

Chocolate or Cheese? “Both.”

Brown Bread or White Bread? “Brown.”

Pasta or Rice? “Rice.”

Sweet or Savory? “Savory.”

Your mom’s cooking or your wife’s cooking? “Mother.”