Up until getting choked out by Bryan Barberena at UFC on FOX 18 earlier this year (see it), Sage Northcutt was sitting pretty with an immaculate 7-0 mixed martial arts (MMA) record, including his dazzling Octagon debut against Francisco Rivera and impressive sophomore win against Cody Pfister.
At first glance, it would appear the young phenom and his coaching staff -- spearheaded by his father Mark -- have an effective training system in place.
Maybe not.
According to one of "Super's" training partners, Muay Thai champion Ilya Grad, papa Northcutt has a style of coaching that doesn't sit too well with the rest of the gym.