The Game Plan

The Game Plan

Michael Asiffo, Giancarlo Aulino, and Aaron Zaretsky - who produced sports programming for Toronto radio station VIBE 105.5FM - provide sports content in the form of interviews with some of the most respected athletes, broadcasters, coaches, and celebrities to discuss the latest in the world of sports and entertainment as well as their accomplishments and everything in-between. From time to time, they also sit down for a roundtable to discuss the latest and share their opinions on some the biggest headlines in sports.

  1. Dan Severn on Legendary Career, UFC Freedom 250, Staying Active & MORE

    Jun 1

    Dan Severn on Legendary Career, UFC Freedom 250, Staying Active & MORE

    UFC Hall of Famer Dan 'The Beast' Severn joins 'The Game Plan's Giancarlo Aulino to talk all things MMA. The interview was featured in issue 227 of Fighters Only Magazine (https://fightersonly.com/tag/issue/is.... During the interview, Dan reflects on his legendary career, introduction to MMA, the UFC hosting an event at the White House, evolution of the sport, wrestling journey, Real American Freestyle (RAF) serving as a viable pathway for wrestlers, what he's up to now, and much more! Timestamps and Chapters:0:00 - Intro0:47 - UFC White House Event3:00 - Justin Gaethje headlining UFC Freedom 250 against Ilia Topuria4:19 - First impressions of MMA and the UFC7:40 - Fighting Royce Gracie9:40 - When did he decide to exit the sport13:30 - Exploring different methods to improve physical health and anti-aging16:05 - Recovery routines when he was active in MMA and WWE17:50 - How he found the best place to develop as a wrestler22:00 - His journey as an amateur wrestler and setting goals27:00 - Olympic trails29:00 - Controversy during Olympics trials that ended his Olympic aspirations32:00 - Being an alternate at the Olympics36:13 - Real America Freestyle (RAF) providing a pathway for amateur wrestlers37:45 - Some changes RAF can make to attract a broader audience41:00 - 'The Smashing Machine' biopic on Mark Kerr42:34 - MMA legends worthy of a biopic or documentary46:25 - What he is up to now47:50 - Advice to his younger self49:00 - Social media49:45 - ConclusionSubscribe to my channel and check out my past interview and content.Follow Dan Severn on social media:Instagram -   / dan.thebeast.severn  X - https://x.com/danbeastsevernCheck out our content and merch on our Millions.co page:https://millions.co/the-game-planFollow The Game Plan on social media:Instagram - @thegameplan_tgp X - @TheGamePlanTGP Facebook - @TheGamePlan

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Michael Asiffo, Giancarlo Aulino, and Aaron Zaretsky - who produced sports programming for Toronto radio station VIBE 105.5FM - provide sports content in the form of interviews with some of the most respected athletes, broadcasters, coaches, and celebrities to discuss the latest in the world of sports and entertainment as well as their accomplishments and everything in-between. From time to time, they also sit down for a roundtable to discuss the latest and share their opinions on some the biggest headlines in sports.