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So, super exciting news today and a “preview” of sorts. I’ve gotten a MASSIVE (I don’t know which word I can use that is more than that…but if there was a word, I’d use it) amount of emails/questions about health and fitness since my recent transformation. Soon, The Rise To The Top Fitness will officially launch (it will be a new site) to help you. But, I figured why not have some amazing fitness conversations on the show right now? Enter today’s guest, Lori Harder, who is the Ms. Bikini Universe 2010 Overall Champion and on the cover of this month’s Oxygen Magazine (and she’s an overall incredible person).

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OK, I lied. I said last Friday’s interview with Ryan Coyne was the end of Fight Week. Just kidding. I was lucky enough to hunt down Urijah Faber for an exclusive on the show.

Urijah is the main event at UFC 132 on July 2nd where he takes on Dominick Cruz for the UFC Bantamweight title. It is going to be a good one.

In this interview, of course we discuss the fight and Urijah’s career, but the beginning is a bit … Read More »

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Final installment of fighting week here on The Rise To The Top!

“The Irish Outlaw” Ryan Coyne (16-0 6 KO’s) will be fighting undefeated David McNemar looking to take the title from Guillermo Jones (37-3 29 KO’s) in St. Louis on June 25th on HBO.

About Today’s Guest, Ryan Coyne:

In his own words:

I found boxing as a second love, so to speak. Coming out of high school I was a heralded football recruit. I went to the … Read More »

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Fight week continues on The Rise To The Top!

Today’s guest, Devon Alexander, will be the main event on HBO Boxing on June 25th live from St. Louis, Missouri.

It is going to be a big night on Saturday, June 25th at the Family Arena in St. Charles (St. Louis, Missouri). HBO Boxing After Dark returns to town for an amazing card. The two featured fights are going to be fantastic. I’m looking forward to being there and you should come out as well.

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Welcome to Fight Week on The Rise To The Top. This week on the show…all fighters.

Yes, all three things are mentioned in this interview. Ponytails. Check. Punches. Check. Poop. Check.

Fun fact: Ryan will be taking on Tito Ortiz in the octagon on July 2nd at UFC 132.

Oh, and the sweet potato recipe I mentioned to Ryan off air came from former guest Kim Murgatroyd.

About Today’s Guest, Ryan Bader :

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Random Question of the Day: What is the worst pickup attempt you have either witnessed or has happened to you? (Yes, off topic, but off topic is fun. Hooray.)

About Today’s Guest, Jeff Serowik:

Jeff Serowik went to Lawrence Academy Prep School, played Division I hockey at Providence College (on scholarship), and earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance before beginning his 10-year professional hockey career. He’s an Eddie Shore Award recipient for Best Defenseman AHL. He’s the current record … Read More »

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About Today’s Guest, Roy Elghanayan:

First and foremost, you have to check out this video of Roy (trust me, watch it).

Check out this resume for today’s guest, Roy Elghanayan:

Roy Elghanayan owns and operates full-time academy “Krav Maga L.A. – The Authentic Israeli Krav Maga”:

• 17 years of experience
• RANK – Black Belt DAN 3
• Israeli and US Chief Instructor Authentic Israeli Krav Maga
• Law enforcements/counter terrorism full contact training in the US and Israel

Real Life Experience:

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About Today’s Guest, Kerry Robinson:

Kerry played Major League baseball for the Cardinals/Padres/Royals/Reds/Devil Rays from 1998-2006. Remember those dates as they were, in many cases, the huge bulk era in the game (cough..steroids…cough). But, Kerry was really a player from another era. As opposed to pure power, his game was based on speed. And he is a great guy.

I was lucky enough to meet Kerry a couple of years ago in St. Louis. In fact, he came out to … Read More »

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About Today’s Guest, Ted DiBiase:

Especially excited for today’s episode with wrestling icon and WWE hall-of-famer, The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase.

Ted DiBiase has been involved in the world of professional wrestling his entire life. His stepfather, wrestler “Iron Mike” DiBiase, began the tradition and had a strong influence on him as a child. He died in the ring when Ted was fifteen. Shortly after, his mother slipped into a depression and turned to alcohol. Ted moved into … Read More »

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About Today’s Guests, Jorge & Zoila Gurgel:

Today’s interview is a unique one that might never be replicated on the show. Jorge and Zoila Gurgel. Yes, they are married, but we have had married couples on the show before. What sets them apart? They are both professional mixed martial arts fighters. Yes, both pro fighters, and both damn good at it.

A bit about each:

Jorge (see him in action here): A former English teacher in Brazil, Jorge came to the States to become a top MMA fighter. Landing a role on the second season of Spike’s Ultimate Fighter, Jorge cemented himself as a bang up … Read More »