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What gym do you fight out of?
ISMA in Chandler, AZ under Chris Lopez.
Who is your favorite fighter to watch in the Octagon? Why?
George St. Pierre hands down! He is my role model and arguably the most complete fighter to ever step into the octagon. I am mad right now because I have to work on the night of his match next weekend against Dan Hardy. He is an amazing fighter and seems like a cool person. I think that you have to have an edge inside the cage but that you should be a cool down to earth person outside of the cage. Being a fighter to me is like being a super-hero, you have your hero persona and your alter-ego. I watch a lot of film on St. Pierre and try to incorporate his moves and techniques into my fight game. I would love to reach the level of success that he has.
In your opinion, who is the best fighter pound for pound?
I would say George-St. Pierre because he is the most complete fighter. He has virtually no wrestling background and is considered the best wrestler in the UFC. His striking is so fast and accurate, and he continues to perfect every aspect of his game. I study his film more than any other fighter.
In your free time, what could we find you doing?
You would probably find me at the local Harkins Theatre watching a new movie, or out in old town Scottsdale hanging out with friends. I often like to do relaxing things, but once or twice a week I just want to be out where there are a lot of people so that I can socialize and relieve some stress. I also try to get out to California whenever possible to visit my friends and family and to relax on the beach. There is nothing I have found in this world that is as relaxing as lying on the beach and listening to the ocean waves. |
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If you weren’t a fighter, what would you be?
I think I have always been a fighter and a warrior at heart and that is why I competed in several sports and got through a lot of tough times in life. It is like Achilles says in the movie Troy, "I chose nothing, I was born and this is what I am." I do think that it would be cool to be a homicide detective and I may pursue a career in law enforcement when my fighting career is over. I am sure if I really sat down and thought about it, I could find a few careers that interest me, but I would not want to be anything but a fighter right now at this point in my life.
What is your diet like?
I try to eat healthy, fruits and vegetables and lean meats. I give myself a cheat day once a week and splurge on cheeseburgers and pizza usually. I have to make sure that I never get too far above my fight weight of 185 pounds. Right now I am walking around at 200lbs.
What’s your predictions on your next 3 fights?
Wins, God willing. I would like to get fight of the night again like I did for my first fight.
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