In what was supposed to be an exclusive FIGHT.TV interview inside a Mexican prison, chaos quickly replaced journalism as Phil “The New York Bad Ass” Baroni turned what should have been a chance to speak out… into a surreal barter for cigarettes. FIGHT.TV had arranged for Gabriel “Tanque” Garcia, a respected Mexican boxer and fluent Spanish-English speaker, to travel to the prison facility housing Baroni. The goal? To hear his side of the story surrounding the serious aggra

Phil Baroni, once a dominant force in the mixed martial arts world, rose to fame with his hard-hitting style and unapologetic personality. Nicknamed "The New York Bad Ass," Baroni was one of the most recognized figures in the UFC during the early 2000s. His career, filled with notable victories and high-profile bouts, was tainted by personal struggles and controversial incidents that would later define his legacy.