MMA Discussions

Interviewed by Michelle of MMA Discussions

Liz Posener

http://www.myspace.com/fightrgrl

1) What got you into MMA?

I started training muay thai mainly for fitness. Our gym teaches both muay thai and pankration/MMA. When I was getting ready for my black belt I wanted to challenge myself further and test out my skills so I decided to take a MMA fight.

2) Who are you sponsors?

Nogi-owned by Chris Brennan. www.nogi.com
submit gear- www.submitgear.com

3) What..s your training schedule like?

-Running: cardio, intervals, hills 4-5 times per week
-out door running: stairs-once a week
-out door running sprints: once a week
-weights- 4-5 times a week
-Pankration/MMA, Muay Thai, Submission wrestling class 6-7 times a week

4) Who do you fight under?

Posener’s Pankration in Vancouver, BC Canada under Simon Posener (my husband & coach)
www.kelleesama.com

5) What were the results of you last fight And who was it against?

My last fight was on the RFC in Tampa, Florida vs. Kim Predmore. I won by TKO at 1:08 in round 1 (punches & elbows from mount)

6) When is your next fight?

I have a couple things I..m working on. A title fight in Florida with UCF on December 22nd. A title with in Winnipeg, Manitoba on January 26th. I hope to do both.

7) Where is the one place you..d love to train and haven..t yet?

Militech..s camp.
What move are you known for?

Knee the face

9) What music is in you player right now?

Madonna

10) One place you..d rather be right now is?

The gym (I..m going as soon as I..m done this)

11) Is there someone special in your life atm?

Lots. My family-my husband. My daughter Lydia (10) and son Adam (2).

12) Your pick for fight of the year goes to?

Hard to narrow it down. I..ve seen so many good ones.
Local: My friend George Kassimatis..s KO welterweight title win on NAC23 June 2006.
Women: Tara Larosa..s win on Bodog with Amanda Buckner
Other good ones: Lindland/Rampage (still think that Lindland should have gotten the decision).

13) Chuck or Tito who..s your pick for the fight?

Chuck.

Thanks again:)

Interviewed By Michelle of MMA Discussions

Ultimate Fitness Training

http://www.myspace.com/ultimatefitnesstraining

1) Tell the ppl about your training?

Well first of all my name is Kevin Gauthier I have been a certified fitness trainer since 2003. I have a personal training service called ULTIMATE FITNESS TRAINING. I specialize in training that has a martial arts edge to it. Being a big mma fan and practitioner I believe the benefits of martial arts is huge. I offer personal training services in home, gym, and online.

2) What made you branch off to your own?

Well with pitbull fighting systems we train strictly on mma. I wanted to take my expertise as a personal trainer and train clients for general conditioning and weight loss also. I..ve found a lot of people love martial arts and the benefits physically and mentally it provides, but just can..t afford a broken nose or serious injury that can easily happen when training full contact mma.

3) Why do you think a personal trainer is better then just a trainer?

A Personal trainer is great! Everyone can benefit from one. To be able to have someone there to push you to your limit, And be a positive influence and help you achieve your goals is priceless. I can..t say a trainer is any different. Anyone that is there to help you is always a good thing.

4) Tell the ppl about online training?

Online training is great in many ways. Let me give you some benefits. 1.If you are always in a crunch for time and can..t make it to the gym I design programs that you can do in a short amount of time and require next to no equipment. 2. If you are intimidated of muscle bound punks or crowds in the gym you can train with me right from your computer. 3. My programs online cost less per month than one training session with most trainers or gym memberships. 4. I also give you a nutrition plan that gives you a food-by-food breakdown of everything that you need to eat to reach your goals sent to your email!
5. You have unlimited amount of access to me by email and there is sections on the site that you can document your exercise and keep a daily food log so that we can keep track of your progress and eating habits. One more thing , I offer all the benefits of my online training services FREE to my in person clients.

5) What things do you focus on when training someone?

Focus on what you are doing. When your mind is on something else you just don..t get the results. Safety is big I want my clients to get the best workout possible but stay away from injury. Always stay positive know that you might not always like what you see in the mirror but by hard work and dedication you can change. You always have the power to change what you don..t like about yourself. That is huge!

6) What would you tell ppl to do b4 they contact you?

Think about what you want from your training. What do you want to accomplish?, what are your goals?. You have to be able to devote a reasonable amount of time to your program. Be prepared for a lifestyle change and not a quick fix. Know that exercise can be fun and by getting in great shape makes your whole life better. Don..t put it off any longer start your new way of life today.

7) One place youd rather be is?

North Carolina.
What type of ppl do you enjoy training?

Any one that gives it there all. When I train with some of my team members and I see some of them don..t have anything left in the tank, and they just pull that energy and determination form there heart to finish. That gives me chills.

9) Name the best fight of the yr in your opinion?

Hughes VS Gracie

10) What 3 things Do you tell ppl to focus on when your training someone?

I think I answered this one in question 5

11) How would you tell someone that they aren..t cut out to be a fighter?

Some people are fighters some just aren..t.

12) What are your thoughts on the blow up of the MMA today in the USA?

I love it and it is great that so many people are getting into martial arts.

13) What is one thing you have never gotten for X-Mas that you want?

A red rider bee-bee gun!

Thanks again for taking the time to fill this out if there is anything else you..d like to say have at it…….
I want to thank you Michelle for everything you have helped me with in the past few months and I would also like to thank the entire MMA DISCUSSIONS staff for giving me this interview. I think its great what you are doing. Again the name of my business is called ULTIMATE FITNESS TRAINING I have a myspace page under that name and you can check out my online training site at www.fitnessgenerator.com/ultimatefitnesstraining

Interviewed by Michelle of MMA Discussions

MMA FAN vol. 28
http://www.myspace.com/58272241

1) What got you into watchin MMA?

Ultimate Fighter show

2) Who do you follow more UFC PRIDE KOTC IFL and so on?

UFC

3) Who are some of you fav fighters and why?

TITO because of his attitude, although he’s a real good guy, GSP because he’s just an all around nice guy which is rare, Karo Parysian because Judo kicks ass.

4) What fight in your opinion was the best this yr so far?

Scott Smith vs Pete Sell on Ufc Ultimate finale. What a finish.

5) Have you been to any live events?

No

6) What are your thoughts on the blow up of MMA today in the USA?

It’s finally a sport dynamic enough for me to watch.

7) Who you think Chuck or Tito?

Tito
How happy are you that GSP won the Belt are you as happy as me?

GSP deserves it more than anyone

9) What music is in you player now?

none

10) One place youd rather be right now is?

Somewhere warm

11) Whats your fav food Resturant?

anywhere with steak

12) What do you do on Sat nites?

Watch UFC

13) One fight you wish you could have seen but never got to is?

Tito vs Randy Couture

 

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Interviewed by Michelle of MMA Discussions

American Martial Arts Movement

http://www.myspace.com/brakoma

1) What got you doin what you do?

The movie: Billy Jack starring Tom Laughlin who demonstrated Hapkido in an American Film circa 1970-71.

2) Tell us more about your business?

www.amam-magazine.com is currently under major reconstruction, but will prove to be a cutting edge online (Paperless) MMA/Mixed-Martial Arts Publication much like others available but with some innovative new ideas and technologies inserted. Some major industry leadrers are now on board with their contributions.

3) How long have you been into the MMA?

My understanding of “MMA” has literally meant “Mixed-Martial Arts” for nearly 25 years.

4) Who are some of your sponcers or who do you sponcer?

PFS, Bruce Buffer’s Rumblepoker.com, jkdassoc.com, & we’re members of the martialartshistorymuseum.com & bruceleefoundation.com among others.

5) One place youd rather be right now?

Hawaii.

6) Tell us about some of your experiences at live fights?

They’ll all soon be documented on www.amam-magazine.com.

7) Who in your observation needs a title shot?

Hmmnn…will have to get back to ya on that…there’s probably a few good ones?
What music is in your player atm?

Disturbed & some other metal…probably Judas Priest.

9) What movein the cage makes you jump outta your seat like someone just came up and scared ya?

Nothing scary….turnovers are my fav!

10) In your viewpoint who had the best fight of the year?

To many…have been to a record amount of MMA events in So. California this year!

11) What do you think of the blow up of MMA in the US today?

I think it’s great for the entire martial arts industry!

12) When is the Newest edition on the magazine comin out?

As soon as our main website is renovated & back online completely.

13) The fight you never got to see but still would love to is?

Bruce Lee against Wong Jack Man.

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

Plz consider supporting the American Martial Arts Movement: www.amam-magazine.com

Interviewed by Steve of MMA Discussions

Competition Grappler, Sonny Nohara

1.) Thanks for your time Sonny. What’s new?

Not Much Just Training, working, having fun

2.) What are your thoughts on maybe coming to fight In MMA?

It Crossed my mind a couple times. still working and having fun

3.) Where do you train, with who and how often?

I train at with Marc Laimon at Cobra Kai Jiu Jitsu,Been Training with him for four years.
Just Training about everyday

4.) Is there anywhere in the world you’d like to see but haven’t yet?

Theres alot of Places want to go to brazil,Japan,Amsterdam..

5.) What are your thoughts on the current state of MMA in the U.S., and it’s future?

I think its looking pretty bright right now alot of young fighters,and gonna be future champions some day..

6.) What fighters do you admire or look up to? or just name a few of your favorite fighters.

BJ Penn,Thales Leites,Mahyem Miller,Kendall Grove,GSP,Matt Hughes..Just Like to watch Fights

7.) What do you like to do when you’re not or training?

Hanging out with friends, My wife. not taking life to seriously

8.) What are some bands/groups that are on your iPOD right now? or just name a few of your favorites.

Ice Ice Baby-Vanilla Ice,Old Skool Rap,Naz,Bob Marley Regge

9.) Are there any other sports besides Jiu Jitsu that you enjoy watching or playing??

In the past year started to watch Judo and Wrestling and improve my stand up like watching all combat sports

10.) What is it what got you into Jiu Jitsu, and when?

Watching Bj On Tv heard About him from Friends..figured how I want to try Jiu jitsu,Looked in the phone Book and went to J-Sect Marc Was teaching

11.) Do you have any heroes/idols?

Look up to my mom and dad for rasing me Marc Laimon for my Jiu Jitsu Traning,Sim Go Winning the trails and my wife for taking care of me..

12.) Who do you want to fight most?

Start Pushing my self more and fight top guys in my weight class. I like to compete against guys I lost too,Shane Ray,Dave Jacobs go against…

13.) What advice do you have to give someone who wants to get into Jiu Jitsu?

Just come down check out our class see how you like the class and the studnets compare classes and see what you like better..

Thanks again for your time Sonny! Feel free to use the extra space to say anything else you’d like

Thanks to Marc Laimon,Cobra Kai,Alvin from submit one,and Bear from Shoyoroll,Ian from Psycho Gear…

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.