All Entries in the "Interview" Category
Taking back the belt, an interview with Urijah Faber
When you envision a family that encompasses a holistic, organic more “hippy-ish” way of life, you certainly don’t imagine a Mixed Martial Arts champion to evolve from that walk of life. That is the life story of 30 year old Urijah Faber who just so happens to fit the aesthetic appearance of a surfer more [...]
MMAOpinion talks to Strikeforce Contender Miesha Tate
After a sick armbar win at Strikeforce: Challengers’ Series, veteran Miesha Tate (9-2 MMA, #7 IWMMAR) has put together her third straight finish and is in a position of serious contention for the Strikeforce bantamweight title. While perhaps not the top contender, Tate is a threat to any and all of the 135 pounders in [...]
Chris McNally – “This is where I train”
On a cold early morning in Charleston, South Carolina a successful amateur fighter is doing pull ups on a multi-colored swing set made for children. Chris McNally is sharpening his skills for his upcoming battle at the Charleston Colosium. “This is where I train” McNally says exuberantly. McNally trains in his backyard, to the left [...]
Mohawks, music, and GSP: an interview with Dan Hardy
The trademark red mohawk, the love of punk music and fast cars, his non-apologetic attitude toward doubtful viewers skeptic of his fighting abilities, fans either love him or love to hate him…he’s UFC welterweight competitor Dan “the outlaw” Hardy. Dan’s comical approach to interviews and being in the public eye has fans always curious if [...]
Thiago Alves: I’m on a mission to become a world champion
At the ripe old age of 26, UFC welterweight Thiago Alves has already been through more in his 8 years in mixed martial arts than most fighters go through in their whole careers. From being suspended for using a diuretic to make weight against Tony DeSouza in 2006 to failing to make weight against Matt [...]
Denis Kang on his bout with Bisping…”Someone is going to get knocked out”
Denis Kang has fought all over the world throughout his 12 year career. He has faced some of the biggest names in the sport including, Gegard Mousasi, Yoshihiro Akiyama, Murilo “Ninja” Rua and Jason Miller. He has fought in Pride, Dream, K-1, Pancrase and Spirit before joining the UFC in the beginning of this year. [...]
Interview With An Assassin: Barnett Prepares For Fedor
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Josh Barnett is the most underrated heavyweight fighter in the world. The Baby-Faced Assassin most recently made mincemeat out of Dutch kickboxer Gilbert Yvel at Affliction: Day of Reckoning this past January. The former UFC Heavyweight title holder is on a four-fight winning streak and holds [...]
CB Dollaway Means Business
Anyone who thinks wrestlers make for boring fights has never seen CB Dollaway. Explosive and dynamic, CB is the definition of effective aggression in the Octagon. Although he is an All American wrestler, the majority of Dollaway’s wins have come by way of knockout. I caught up with him at Arizona Combat Sports to discuss his upcoming fight, and [...]
MMA Opinion Exclusive: Dan “The Upgrade” Lauzon
Dan “The Upgrade” Lauzon burst into the MMA scene at the age of 18. Shortly after winning his first four fights by submission, Lauzon made his UFC debut at UFC 64 in October 2006. Although he lost to Spencer Fisher by TKO, Lauzon was the youngest fighter to ever appear in the UFC. Since then, [...]
George Roop: Past, Present and Future
Tucson’s very own George Roop, better known as TUF season 8 semifinalist, recently went toe-to-toe with wrestler Diamond Dave Kaplan in the opening fight of UFC 98 and came out the victor. He is itching to take the lightweight division by storm, and took the time out to answer some of my questions. Since your [...]
