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Interview by Michelle of MMA Discussions

Steve”VOODOO”Kerner

http://www.myspace.com/maul77

Ok here we go…

What got you into MMA?

Well i was always into sports and played football thru highschool, i was injured pretty bad and could not continue playing in college, so one day a friend suggested i give his bjj class a try, i had always boxed as a kid and i missed the competitiveness of sports, one class later i was hooked.

Who are your Sponcers?

White Devil Syndicate, HealthWorld, Coal River Productions, an i gotta thank Tapout for the gear.

Whats your fav place to fight?

dont have one but id love to fight in Japan.

Who would you wanna fight right now?

Sean O’Haire

What is your signature move?

ive got a pretty nasty omaplata

When is your next fight?

its looking like January

One place youd rather be right now?

Hawaii

What is in you Cd deck right now?

Nonpoint

What your opinion of the blow of of MMA?

im glad to see it has picked up mainstream acceptance, however im upset at how a lot of places have turned a great sport into a mcdojo style money making machine

What fight of the year was the best in ur opinion?

hard to choose, but i can watch Nog/Herring 1 over and over again

Whats your training schedual like?

am cardio alternating long distance and bleacher/sprint work, afternoon striking/weight training evening grappling, swim twice a week and yoga twice a week

When done Fighting what are you gonna get into?

looking into opening a few gyms

Name something embarassin that happend to you on the mat?

almost shit myself when a 350lb training partner went knee to belly on me after eating lol

As interviewed by Michelle of MMA DISCUSSIONS

Shenna from Michigan
http://www.myspace.com/60000239

Ok here we go ready or not!!!!

1) What got you into MMA?

I got into MMA through a good friend of mine. He is a pro fighter that is on his way to the top. I watched his second amateur fight and was hooked from that point on.

2) Tell us more about you?

My name is Sheena Scott and I’m 24 years old. I was born in Tennessee and then moved to Michigan. I am very much a Tom Boy but still loving being told I’m beautiful. I like anything that involves the outdoors and of course anything with MMA / UFC!!!

3) What was ur fav fight so far?

My favorite fight so far would have to be the second fight between Tito and Ken. Lmao Tito kept swingin this time to make sure he was out!!

4) What 3 things do you focus on when training?

Muscle endurance, technique.. ie keeping your body tight to your opponents, and stand-up

5) In your opinion what was the best fight of the yr so far?
Franklin vs. Silva is one i will never forget…i mean did you see his nose!!! block them knees!!!

6) Whats your opinion on the blow up of MMA ?

How do you think it got as big as it is? I think the blow up of MMA has to do mainly with its fan base. It has such hardcore fans that help spread the word of this very physical sport. Its a sport that test your ever ability in mind, body, and soul.

7) Who are your sponcers?

As of yet I dont have any sponsers

How long till you think your ready to have your first fight??

I should be ready for my first fight in 2-3 months

9) Whats your fav move?

Triangles and Rear naked chokes are very close

10) Who do you train for?

Rough-House MMA and a bunch of other various Gyms.

11) One place you’d rather be right now is?

I would rather be training right now!!!! Eat, sleep, and Breathe MMA!!

12) Who do you wanna fight right now?

hmmmm good question. Its so hard to find girls that wont back out because of something.

13) What music is in your Cd player right now?

Disturbed .. Hell baby!!

As Interviewed by Michelle of MMA DISCUSSIONS

WWW.MYSPACE.COM/PITBULLFIGHTINGSYSTEMS

Ok here we go ready or not!!!!

1) What got you into MMA?

UFC! WHEN I WAS IN MY TEENS I WOULD WATCH SOME OF THE FIRST UFC EVENTS AND I LOVED IT FROM THEN ON!

2) Tell us more about your company?

WELL I WOULDNT CALL IT A COMPANY IT’S A TEAM.
WE ARE PITBULL FIGHTING SYSTEMS AND THE TEAM IS CALLED TEAM PITBULL. MY GOOD FRIEND DAVE FERRO AND MYSELF WANTED TO START A MMA FIGHT TEAM SO THAT WE COULD TRAIN WITH PEOPLE FROM THE SOUTH WEST FLORIDA AREA AND SPREAD THE WORD OUT ABOUT MMA. DAVE AND MYSELF HAVE TRAINED IN TAE KWON DO FOR MANY YEARS AND WE UNDERSTAND THE LIMITATIONS TO JUST TRAINING IN ONE ART OF FIGHTING.WE TRAIN OUT OF MY HOME AT THE TIME AND WE WELCOME ANYONE THAT WOULD LIKE TO TRAIN WITH US OR EVEN SECURE A SPOT AS ONE OF THE DEDICATED TEAM MEMBERS. OUR STYLE OF FIGHTING IS FREE STYLE AND WE USE ANYTHING THAT WORKS.

3) Who has come outta your company and made it big?

NO ONE YET! BUT I AM TRAINING TO ENTER MY FIRST EVENT AT THE BEGINING OF THE YEAR.

4) What 3 things do you focus on when training your guys?

FIGHT STAMINA- YOU CAN RUN ALL YOU WANT BUT YOU HAVE TO FIGHT HARD IN THE GYM TO GET THAT FIGHT STAMINA.
SPEED- GETTING IN POSITION FAST.
STENGTH- BUILDING POWER SO THAT YOU CAN OVER COME YOUR OPONENT.

5) In your opinion what was the best fight of the yr so far?
HUGHS AND GRACIE

6) Whats your opinion on the blow up of MMA ? How do you think it got as big as it is?

I LOVE IT! I THINK PEOPLE LIKE THAT ITS REAL. OR AS UFC SAYS AS REAL AS IT GETS!

7) How did you start your business?

I THINK I WAS SITTING IN MY COMPUTER CHAIR AT THE TIME AND I WAS TALKING TO DAVE ABOUT WORK.
AND I JUST SAID TO HIM LETS START A TEAM!
IT WAS REALLY THAT SIMPLE LOL.

Have you had a MMA fight before? What were the results?

NOT YET. BUT I WILL SOON!

9) Whats your fav move?

REAR NAKED BABY!

10) Who are you lookin at right now to train and why?

I WANNA TRAIN WITH ANYONE THAT WANTS TO PUSH THEM SELF. I WANT SOMEONE THAT WONT QUIT NO MATTER WHAT! I DONT LIKE CRY BABYS! THIS SPORT IS NOT FOR JUST ANYONE. I WANNA TRAIN WITH SOMEONE THAT WILL ADD LIFE TO THE TEAM.

11) One place you’d rather be right now is?

ID LIKE TO BE IN THE NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS.
I LIKE TO TRAIN UP THERE.

12) Who are your Rivals?

DONT HAVE ANY. PEOPLE IN MMA SEEM TO HELP EACH OTHER. THE ONLY PERSON THAT YOU ARE RIVALS WITH IS THE MAN IN THE CAGE OR RING STANDING ACROSS FROM YOU.

13) How can a person reach you if they dont have internet?

WELL THAT IS REALLY THE ONLY WAY SINCE I DONT GIVE OUT MY NUMBER TO JUST ANYONE.
WHO DOSENT HAVE THE INTERNET ANYWAY? LOL

Last one just cuz

14) Ur fav fighter is???

RICH FRANKLIN

Thanks so much for takin the time to fill this out!!!! If youd like to say anything else have at it!

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