All Entries in the "Interview" Category
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 he shows me his worn down tractor tire along with a rusty sledgehammer. McNally picks up the crumbling sledgehammer, “I have a tire and sledgehammer just… (Full Story)
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 he’s serious or just good at being a showman. For example, while some may interpret Hardy presenting Mike Swick with a “runner-up trophy” at the UFC… (Full Story)
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 Hughes at UFC 85 in 2008, all of those trials and tribulations helped Alves become the fighter he is today, the fighter the UFC tapped to fight welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre at UFC… (Full Story)
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. With a wealth of experience, talent and great training partners at American Top Team, Kang is set to face British bad boy, Michael Bisping at UFC 105 in November. I recently… (Full Story)
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 a stunning MMA record of 24-5. His opponent, however, hasn’t lost a fight since the year 2000. In what will undoubtedly be his most difficult fight to date,… (Full Story)
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 he was all business– focused as ever. CB is coming off of two 1st round wins against skilled opponents in the UFC and is scheduled to fight… (Full Story)
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, Dan has fought for a variety of promotions including WCF and Affliction. He is on an eight-fight winning streak, and most recently defeated loose cannon Bobby Green via rear naked choke during… (Full Story)
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 fight wasn’t aired, can you give a play-by-play for people who didn’t see it? It was a very close fight. Well, in the first round I came out and just tried to use my distance, and… (Full Story)
Aaron Simpson: From Wrestling to MMA
Aaron “A Train” Simpson is a world-class wrestler. Before fighting MMA, he placed in the US Olympic Trials for wrestling in 2000 and 2004. Simpson spent 9 years serving as an Assistant Wrestling Coach at ASU, coaching future MMA stars Ryan Bader, Cain Velasquez and CB Dolloway. Simpson has a phenomenal skill set, with all five of his wins coming by way of knockout. Like many of his training partners at Arizona Combat Sports, Simpson is currently undefeated in MMA. You’ve been doing some… (Full Story)
The Juggernaut Chronicles! The Antwain Britt Blog
MMAOpinion has been called the unofficial home for Antwain Britt. Make that official! Welcome to our newest gift to you, The Juggernaut Chronicles! From time to time our friend Antwain will stop in and post a blog for us and our readers. In this edition, Britt talks about his incredible 8 second KO over Antonio Mendes…. (Full Story)
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