Fighters Only

Issue 079

September 2011

Renowned for his explosive knockout power, the former UFC Light Heavyweight champion reveals his flair for Italian cooking, a love of cheeseburgers and his typical father's battle to resist nugget temptation

What are the five must-haves in your fridge?

“Chicken, vegetables, salad, açai berry and kombucha [a type of tea often drunk for medicinal purposes].”

What do you eat on your cheat day?

“I like cheeseburgers, fries and pizza.”

What foods do you keep in your freezer?

“Frozen berries.”

What’s your favorite bottled sauce?

“Ketchup.”

What dessert do you enjoy?

“Tiramisu.”

What’s your signature dish?

“I have many but I’d say I make a great steak with Parmesan risotto.”

What’s your favorite meal during fight camp?

“I love oatmeal and my steak day with sweet potatoes.”

What do you eat after the weigh-in?

“I maintain my diet and try not to change.”

What food do you look forward to after the fight?

“Cheeseburger.”

What nationality food is your favorite?

“All kinds, but my favorite has to be Italian.”

Is there anything inedible in your fridge?

“I have a lot of nuggets in there for my kids which I can’t eat. I’m actually driving to school right now to pick them up and I just made them nuggets. It was very tempting to eat them myself but I resisted.”