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Negative influences: Anthony Birchak recalls arrest, how wrestling saved his life

Anthony Birchak discusses being surrounded by negative influences during his teenage years, his father dying when he was four, his arrest for DUI in Mexico, his time in jail, how his family reacted, and how the arrest and wrestling changed his life.

Anthony Birchak has already accomplished a lot in life, even at a relatively young age of 30-years-old. His list of accomplishments include signing to the UFC two years ago, and recently opening up his own training facility, 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Tucson, as well as mixed martial arts system TOROTech MMA.

Throughout his childhood, Birchak never had the guidance of his father.