Fightline.com: A lot of people would like to see a fight between you and Nate Diaz. You and Nate where good friends on TUF 5 show. What is your relationship like now?

Gamburyan: Well, we don't talk anymore. When we see each other we don't even shake hands.

Fightline.com: You used to be very close on the show right?

Gamburyan: Yes, I feel really bad. You know, if he came up to shake my hand I would shake his hand, it's just the fight, you know. It doesn't mean anything, we're still gonna fight again. Nothing bad blooded going on.

Fightline.com: So, the reason that you two aren't interacting right now is because of the tension because of unfinished business?

Gamburyan: Right, right. We look at each other, we don't talk to each other, we don't shake each others' hands. It's kinda, you know...it's awkward. But I guess that's how it goes until we're done with it.

Fightline.com: And then will you go back to being friends?

Gamburyan: I'm pretty sure we will.

Fightline.com: Who are some guys that you feel represent the best threats in your division.

Gamburyan: Nobody's going to impress me. I respect every fighter. 1 through 10 everybody's good. You can't put anybody down for sure. They're all good fighters, good guys, good trainers. I'd say Sean Sherk, Kenny Florian, Roger Huerta, those guys; but I'll fight any one of them.

Fightline.com: How do feel about a match up with BJ Penn?

Gamburyan: Uh, I don't know about that. I know he's really good, but if there was any way I could fight him I would do it for sure. But he's a different level guy. He's a top talented guy. The most talented guy I've ever seen in my life. Actually I'm going out to train with him next month for his fight with Sean Sherk. He called me to go train with him because I fought Sean Sherk before. So basically I'm going to go out there and try to help him out. It's an honor to work out with him. He's a legend. He's a great guy.

Fightline.com: Is it true you fought as a pro at 15.

Gamburyan: Yes. 15 years old. I fought Sean Sherk when I was 18. I went the distance with him 18 minutes.

Fightline.com: What did you think of his skills.

Gamburyan: He's a good wrestler. He's tough. At the time I fought him I was 150 he was 180 so you know I got better, he got better. The thing is I want to test myself again. If I do get to that level I want to rematch him again. I don't want to take anything away from him. He's a champion, but I do want to challenge him again just to see where I'm at because I know I can beat him now.