How One Brutal Knockout Changed Everything

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This episode is packed with excitement as we welcome Sasha Palatnikov—professional MMA fighter, former UFC athlete, and combat sports enthusiast. 🥋💪

🇭🇰 Sasha’s journey is one-of-a-kind: growing up in the vibrant melting pot of Hong Kong, discovering his passion for karate, and forging his path in the world of MMA. 💥

⚽ When an unexpected twist led to losing a football scholarship, Sasha pivoted into jiujitsu and fought his way to the UFC, facing some of the toughest athletes in the world. 🥊

🗣️ In this episode, Sasha shares:

His rise through Karate Combat 🥋
The politics of combat sports 🎯
Mastering the balance between sports and business 📈

Whether you’re a die-hard combat sports fan or simply love a good underdog story, this episode delivers it all—intense fight nights 🏟️, perseverance, and lessons in building both muscle and character. 🧗‍♂️

🌏 Tune in for an epic journey from Hong Kong to Thailand and beyond! 📻✨

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⏳TIMESTAMPS ▼
00:00 – Fruiting Body Intro
01:50 – Diving Out of Communism
05:30 – Growing Up in Hong Kong
07:38 – Trauma to Confidence
11:31 – Sports & Business
21:18 – Never Touch the Quarter Back
29:17 – Losing a Scholarship
41:37 – Professional MMA
56:30 – Fighting Korean Fat Cats
1:02:25 – The Politics of Combat Sports
1:06:00 – Released From UFC
1:15:00 – Karate Combat
1:24:28 – The Elite Level
1:28:07 – Coming Full Circle
1:37:42 – Need to Build Muscle
1:49:48 – Fight Night & Bitcoin
1:55:21 – Sasha Socials

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