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EPISODE · Apr 24, 2025 · 1H 15M

"I tore my meniscus before my UFC debut… and still won" - Gastón Bolaños

from Santa Cruz Medicinals Radio · host Brendan

Gastón "THE DREAMKILLER" Bolaños - Most fighters would’ve backed out. Gaston couldn’t even walk three weeks before his UFC debut—but he still stepped into the octagon… and walked out with a win.In this podcast, we dive deep into the fight before the fight.🩼 How he trained through the injury💊 The recovery protocol that actually worked🥊 And what it really takes to make it in the UFC when the odds (and your knee) are against youNo shortcuts. No excuses. Just raw honesty from someone who’s lived it! We also get into Gaston’s wild journey—from growing up in Peru and moving to the U.S. without speaking a word of English, to watching his dad grind three jobs just to get him through school. He breaks down what UFC training really looks like, how he recovers from brutal injuries, the mindset that separates real fighters from quitters, and the exact supplements and habits that keep him performing. Oh—and what it’s like to be underestimated your whole life… until you start dropping people.► 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

Gastón "THE DREAMKILLER" Bolaños - Most fighters would’ve backed out. Gaston couldn’t even walk three weeks before his UFC debut—but he still stepped into the octagon… and walked out with a win.In this podcast, we dive deep into the fight before the fight.🩼 How he trained through the injury💊 The recovery protocol that actually worked🥊 And what it really takes to make it in the UFC when the odds (and your knee) are against youNo shortcuts. No excuses. Just raw honesty from someone who’s lived it! We also get into Gaston’s wild journey—from growing up in Peru and moving to the U.S. without speaking a word of English, to watching his dad grind three jobs just to get him through school. He breaks down what UFC training really looks like, how he recovers from brutal injuries, the mindset that separates real fighters from quitters, and the exact supplements and habits that keep him performing. Oh—and what it’s like to be underestimated your whole life… until you start dropping people.► 🔗 https://stan.store/santacruzmedicinalsDisclaimer: This video is does not provide professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.Subscribe and follow the life of Santa Cruz Medicinals helping people get healthy!Edited by Nick Thompson https://www.redrootsfilms.com

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Gastón "THE DREAMKILLER" Bolaños - Most fighters would’ve backed out. Gaston couldn’t even walk three weeks before his UFC debut—but he still stepped into the octagon… and walked out with a win.In this podcast, we dive deep into the fight before the...

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