Across the pond, there’s many great fighters… here’s 13 Q’s with one of them…
Enjoy!
1.) Thanks for your time Dan! What’s new?
no problem, hmmm…. whats new? well, ive just beaten danny rushton by TKO in the 1st round on the last cagewarriors show. i took afew days off and ate tons of fast food and now im back training getting ready for my fight in december!
2.) For the readers who’ve never seen you fight, what is Dan Hardy like as a fighter, what are your strengths?
im exciting and very… very dangerous. lots of fast hands and nasty elbows and knees and knock out headkicks. four of my last five opponents have needed stitches so if you fight me im gonna give you some scars to remember me by.
3.) What has been your biggest accomplishment is life, fighting or at all?
either winning the cagewarriors welterweight world title or defending it for the first time. both were pretty sweet.
4.) What are your thoughts on the current state of MMA?
its exciting! lots happening and the popularity of the sport is growing fast. i just hope politics dont ruin it and everything keeps progressing.
5.) Is there any loss that you’d you like to avenge?
i have a loss to forrest petz even though i bashed the shit out of him for 25 mins. he was awarded the decision through some dodgy judging, and two losses to david baron which i only consider one of them a loss. i will be getting revenge very shortly.
6.) What is your diet when training for a fight?
very clean. i follow the alkaline diet, similar to randy couture. lots of veg and salad and no wheat or dairy products etc. its the only diet i have tried that i feel benefits me.
7.) What are 3 bands/groups that are your favorites right now?
hmmm…. just three? well im listerning to alot of hardcore at the moment… terror or madball. when im chilling out i listern to cypress hill or johnny cash. i also like alot of UK punk like sex pistols.
8.) Who are some of your favorite fighters?
kid yamamoto, ramon dekkers, anderson silva, jens pulver… the list is endless. any fighters that enjoy hurting people alot and dont worry too much about winning all the time.
9.) What is is that got you into MMA and when?
ive competed in martial arts for years and it was just a natural progressing really. i got a real buzz when i first saw UFC and wanted a go.
10.) Is there anywhere in the world you’d like to see that you’ve never been to?
loads of places! new zealand, thailand, tibet… im pretty well travelled but there are so many amazing places out there that i will never see them all.
11.) Will your fans/friends get to see you in any of the BIG shows (UFC, PRIDE, Etc…) in the NEAR future? Your Record is sure impressive enough.
hell yes! i dont wanna rush things because im only 24 but im having some very interesting offers coming through at the moment so watch this space. it wont be too long though.
12.) Where do you train, with who and how often?
i train at the bushido mma academy in nottingham with team rough house, paul daley, jim wallhead etc. i have two coaches, owen comrie for my thai boxing and lee livingstone for my jiu jitsu. i do about 4 hours a day 6 days a week depending on how close the fight is.
13.) Do you have any heroes/idols?
my family is full of heroes, i dont need to look far the be inspired.
id just like to thank my sponsors, nemesis fightgear, evolution fightwear and bandulu clothing and thanks to cagewarriors and warrior promotions!. im currently looking for a new supplement sponsor, so if you want in… get in touch.
thanks.
