Nine-time UFC veteran has long been known as one of the most exciting athletes in combat sport, and he returns to action next at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA 9, which takes place Friday, November 15, from Biloxi’s Mississippi Coast Coliseum and streams live on the Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA YouTube channel.

“The Kid” joined Grind City Media’s John Morgan to preview the matchup, discuss a challenging road in his post-UFC career, explain why he continues to fight despite working full-time, as well, and much more.

0:00 – “The Kid” not going anywhere, but “Mississippi Mean” works, too 0:38 – UFC regrets, and lessons learned the hard way 5:37 – Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA preview: “I’m going to walk away from his unconscious body.” 7:48 – A passion fueled by putting on a show – and debt 9:12 – Thoughts on the UFC’s class action settlement 10:22 – “I’m the last of a dying breed” 13:22 – “I’m on a different level than him”