Interviewed by Michelle of MMA Discussions
Chris “Bang Bang” Smith
http://www.myspace.com/cjsmmabadboy
1) What got you into MMA?
Like most people, it was after watching the early UFC’s. Seeing a little guy (Royce) beating guys who outweighed him by so much was amazing. And I..ll never forget the sight of Keith Hackney punching Joe Son in the balls about 8 times, ha! Unfortunately, there was nothing like that over here at the time, and it wasn’t until about 8 years ago that i got to train.
2) Who are you sponcers?
I don’t have any sponsors yet, but i have had an offer from FIGHT FREEK clothing, although they seem to have gotten quiet now.
3) When is your next fight?
My next fight will be in the new year, but i don’t have any dates yet. At least i get to drink & eat lots over xmas!
4) What is your training schedual like?
At the moment, i’m training 4 times a week purely MMA, i run a MMA class on Monday nights and i’ll do some circuits/fitness work in between. Leading up to a fight, i step it up a level & hit the weights.
5) Howd you get the nick Bang Bang?
Started as a joke with a guy at work when he found out i fight, and i kind of like it so it stuck!
6) What the one place you would love to train and havent yet?
Used to be Brazil, as my roots are in BJJ, but the thought of training up at Big Bear with Tito would be awesome.
7) What is your signature move?
Probably arm-bar from guard, although i’m known for my leg-locks.
Tell us some thing embarassing that has happend to you?
I once spent the whole night slagging off James Thompson (Pride FC) saying how shit he is, and he’s a dick head etc. Turns out his girlfriend was sat right in front of me and heard everything! He is shit but hes 6ft 4 and 250ib.
9) What is your diet like when about to fight?
I just try and cut out all the junk food, no beers obviously and eat light on the day of the weigh in.
I never cut weight because i fight at my true weight.
10) What are your thoughts on the blow up of MMA in the US today?
It’s awesome, and i hope it continues as i think it will.
We can only hope that it blows up as big here in the UK.
11) What fight in your opinion was the best of the year this far?
GSP vs BJ Penn was a good one for me. The whole atmosphere was amazing, with Penn walking out with the belt! It was a battle! Hughes and Gracie was good too, kind of like passing the torch to the new generation.
12) Who do you see winning Tito or Liddell and GSP or Huges?
I..d like to see Tito win but it..s a long shot. He needs to bring his ..A.. game, and catch Chuck on a bad day, which you never really see Chuck on a bad day.
I think GSP might take this one.
13)Tell us about your fav fight what made it your fav?
Way too many to pick a definite favourite, but I like most of Tito..s fights because of the atmosphere surrounding them, with the dramatic entrances. Royce vs Dan Severn was good..yeah there..s way too many ha, ha. Thanks.
