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Post by Tystick357 on Jul 2, 2009 12:22:21 GMT -5
Peter Rocci, MW What inspired you to take up MMA?-I love to compete, and this is the way I want to go with it. I have a great wrestling background and other than the olympics or WWE this is all I have. Who do you look up to in the IMMAF?-I'm not familiar with all the fighters, I'm pretty new to MMA, and it is more of a profession for me than a sport I watch. Anyone you dislike in the IMMAF?-Ditto Why do you deserve a spot on this show?-I've got the raw talent and if I can prove myself against the guys on this show, it would be an honor to get the 'shortcut' to a title shot. Not many guys get to test themselves this fast in their career. Any prior MMA experience that will help you here?-No. Thoughts on the structure of the show this season?-Interesting to say the least. It is a great opportunity, I'm sure us rookies are the underdogs. Thoughts on your team?-Our team looks pretty solid. I think Everaldo Jorge, the new Brazilian who is like 3-0-0, is definitely a darkhorse in this thing. There's another guy like me, Connor, who has yet to fight a pro fight. Thoughts on the other team?-They've got experience on us but we'll have to overcome that with heart and determination. Who is more hungry for this chance will take it. Anything else you feel like saying?-Good luck to everyone. ((OOC: This is an example post, but is also my guy on the show.))
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Post by Makosa on Jul 2, 2009 14:57:34 GMT -5
What inspired you to take up MMA?~ I grew up just loving fighting, growing up. I was in a privileged family so they didn't want me doing anything like MMA. They thought it was a faze when I started doing boxing when I was 7 but I just never stopped. I took up Jiu-Jitsu a little later. I boxed as an amateur and had a really bright future there but I really just saw more of a challenge, in MMA. Who do you look up to in the IMMAF?~ Diego Silva. I just love watching his fights! He's so technical with his strikes and his submissions are also really good. And while he has the skills to rant and rave, he chooses not too. It's what makes him such a great champion. Anyone you dislike in the IMMAF?~ Anybody who talks a game that he can't keep up with. Why do you deserve a spot on this show?~ I can't say I deserve a shot at this given my lack of experience. But this is a case of "right place, right time". There is a team of rookies that needed one more man and I just happened to be available. Any prior MMA experience that will help you here?~ I've been training for years now, but I'm as green as green gets inside of the cage. Thoughts on the structure of the show this season?~ It's great! It creates a lot of opportunities for the guys who've been around for a long time and for the guys coming up. It will be interesting to see how the experience factor comes into play but we'll see if it will make a difference. Thoughts on your team?~ I know Jorge is a striker who's been tearing it up. I don't much about the other two but they have to have some skills if they're in this thing. Thoughts on the other team?~ There's some tough customers. The veteran team is absolutely loaded. They have reputations that precede them so I can only hope I can get a good match up. Anything else you feel like saying?~ Just that I hope to do well and good luck to the competition.
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Post by Stern on Jul 2, 2009 15:06:39 GMT -5
JD Emerson, Veterans, Middleweight
What inspired you to take up MMA? -Originally I was an amateur boxer after my father died, but soon I wanted to get into something more up-to-date so I decided on the IMMAF. I had a good career before this, but it's time to come back and prove myself again.
Who do you look up to in the IMMAF? -I look up to my good friend and buddy Keith Stern, who recently made a huge comeback and won the title again. He's a real inspiration to me.
Anyone you dislike in the IMMAF?-There's a few folks, but I'm too old to old grudges now.
Why do you deserve a spot on this show? -I've proven myself and a steady and skilled fighter before I my career and I believe after all the time I gave IMMAF before it's time for IMMAF to give my another chance ot be a champion.
Any prior MMA experience that will help you here?-Yes, I am 13-11 in my career before this show. I ended my last fights with four losses and that led to my retirement. I had some epic fights, but I never won a title.
Thoughts on the structure of the show this season? -It's gonna be fun to kick some rookie arse.
Thoughts on your team? -My team looks well structured and we are gonna have some great guys. Not only are they talented fighters, their good guys too.
Thoughts on the other team? -Their rookies, what else can you really say about 'em?
Anything else you feel like saying? -Kids, you'd better watch what you say because you might get bit by the "Devil Dog"!
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Post by tamarslay3 on Jul 2, 2009 15:27:04 GMT -5
Manni LaMora MW What inspired you to take up MMA? -I love to fight. I love the feeling when you win a long hard fought match you know all the training was worth it. Who do you look up to in the IMMAF? -I look up to the champ in the Middlweight division because I know that he is the guy I am going to have to beat some day. Anyone you dislike in the IMMAF? -No not really Why do you deserve a spot on this show? -I am 9-4 I think I am getting better every day I train and I can only go up from here. I am willing to prove a belong with the best of this sport and organization. Any prior MMA experience that will help you here? -I have 13 fights here in IMMAF winning 9 and losing 4. Thoughts on the structure of the show this season? -Well the less experienced guys are going to take the show. We are younger stronger and faster than the vets. I do respect the vets but it is our time to move up the ladder. Thoughts on your team? -Our team looks very good. We obviously lack the experience but we have many great athletes and fighters on this team. I am hoping the guys with zero fights can get us some valuable wins and guys like me and Everaldo with some fights under our belt can lead this team to victory. Thoughts on the other team? -They will probably make less mistakes than us with the advantage of experience but I just think we are younger and more hungry than they are. They already got their chance now it is time for us to get it. Anything else you feel like saying? -I hope we can put on one of the best shows yet.
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Post by Fallindown on Jul 2, 2009 17:19:39 GMT -5
Harley Thomas, HW What inspired you to take up MMA?- I was big and thought I could fight. Who do you look up to in the IMMAF?- No one except maybe Baob Xishuned. I'm taller than everyone else. Anyone you dislike in the IMMAF?- Greg Frazier, Bayan Bayar, Freddy Martin, Kono Smitack, Wendall Vigman.... A lot of guys. Why do you deserve a spot on this show?- My record after I was adopted as an NPC is pretty good. I'm also a low-level contender right now, and by winning this show I could be a high-level contender. Any prior MMA experience that will help you here?- No, dipshit, I'm a brand-fucking-new fighter. Thoughts on the structure of the show this season?- I like the fact that we don't have any coaches, because I like to rely on my genetics rather than training in a fight. Thoughts on your team?- Viktor Malkin's agent sucks. Thoughts on the other team?- Buncha wimps with no skill. Anything else you feel like saying?- Vagina.
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Post by juninel10 on Jul 2, 2009 17:22:50 GMT -5
Everaldo "The Mad Dog" Jorge What inspired you to take on MMA? I fight Muay Thai, since my 7 years, then from a small fight and the only thing I do know, and I also grew up watching the great fighters in MMA history by Brazilian Royce Gracie, Marco Ruas, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Wanderlei Silva and others. Who you look up in IMMAF? -Mitch Armor. He to me is the best fighter that ever lived in IMMAF and I also trained him on the team. (Laughter) Anyone who does not like the IMMAF? -I have nothing against any fighter in IMMAF. Because you deserve a spot on this show? -Because I am showing that all my talent winning battles in IMMAF until now. MMA any prior experience that will help you here? -I have 4 fights in IMMAF and 4 victories. Reflections on the structure of the show this season? -I think this edition of the TIF has everything to be one of the best of all time. Reflections on the team? -The team has some membrons inexperienced in MMA that may have problems in their struggles, but also has guys like Manni who already has 12 fights by IMMAF and this can help in training our team. Reflections on the other team? -I do not know anyone from another team and I would not have to know who they are. Anything else you feel like saying? -Good-luck wish to my fellow team members and especially the other team because they will need. The Mad Dog and came here to win.
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Post by Fallindown on Jul 2, 2009 17:31:06 GMT -5
Wendall Vigman, MW What inspired you to take up MMA? - I used to be a homeless alcoholic living on the streets. I saw fighting as a means to escape that, although it didn't work. Who do you look up to in the IMMAF?- Bort Crutches, rest his soul. Anyone you dislike in the IMMAF?- Harley Thomas. Why do you deserve a spot on this show?- Because I can crush a small child's skull with my bare hands. Any prior MMA experience that will help you here?- Yeah, I've maybe had 80-something fights. Thoughts on the structure of the show this season?- It'd be better if we did some extreme-capture-the-flag. Thoughts on your team?- Everyone sucks but me. I mean, Felix Kastner was already on the show. It obviously didn't help the first time around, what the fuck is he doing here again? Thoughts on the other team?- They suck and have no future. Anything else you feel like saying?- Vagina.
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Post by Fallindown on Jul 2, 2009 18:22:14 GMT -5
Alberto Montlebon, SCW What inspired you to take up MMA?- Because I knew that once I got in the sport that I'd be the best there ever was! I believe in me! Who do you look up to in the IMMAF?- No one. They're all worthless and weak! Anyone you dislike in the IMMAF?- Everyone who isn't me! Why do you deserve a spot on this show?- *Montlebon responds by spitting at the cameraman* Any prior MMA experience that will help you here?- I've had over one thousand unsanctioned, backroom fights. Thoughts on the structure of the show this season?- All that structure bullshit falls out the window once you toss me into the equation. Thoughts on your team?- I AM THE TEAM! Thoughts on the other team?- I WILL DESTROY THEM ALL!!!!!!!!Anything else you feel like saying?- Vagina.
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Post by The Shreeve on Jul 2, 2009 19:20:49 GMT -5
Freddy Martin: Hey why do you dislike me Harley is it because you are jealous that I used to be an uber 1337 MMA fighter? In fact I bet you used that size of yours to bully nerds like me in High School.
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Post by Blindsided on Jul 2, 2009 22:45:45 GMT -5
Yuriy Kirillov What inspired you to take up MMA?- Combat Sambo, I did it when I was younger and it basically turned me to MMA as an adult. Who do you look up to in the IMMAF?- No one especially. Anyone you dislike in the IMMAF?- No one especially. Why do you deserve a spot on this show?- I fit the criteria perfectly. I'm a guy that's fought some of the best and I'm a bit down on my luck. This show could turn my career around. Any prior MMA experience that will help you here?- Plenty, fought some of the best. I'm coming it with a professional record of 20 wins, 10 losses, and 1 draw. I fought for the IMMAF Super Heavyweight title at one point against Kagiso Ahkistbahn, then the IMMAF merged the divisions and I've had trouble dealing with the speed of the Heavyweights. Thoughts on the structure of the show this season?- These young guys are trying to make a name for themselves, and some of them will. I won't let that happen at my expense. Thoughts on your team?- We're all here for the same reason, to turn around what we thought would be a much better career. Thoughts on the other team?- There in my way to something I want more than anything in the world. I've dedicated most of my life to this sport and I don't plan on letting this opportunity slip away from me. Anything else you feel like saying?- If I don't do well on this show maybe I'm not cut out for this sport.
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Post by Brian Howard on Jul 3, 2009 11:37:04 GMT -5
Brian Howard, Rookie Team HW What inspired you to take up MMA?-Actually... I just felt like that this was something I really wanted to do. Who do you look up to in the IMMAF?-Jimmy Thomson and Mike Havok. Anyone you dislike in the IMMAF?-It'd take a lot for me to dislike anyone, so none. Why do you deserve a spot on this show?-Thing is I didn't enter as the Brian who first stepped onto the IMMAF scene. I've changed some since my last few appearances and now would be a perfect time to see if I did it right this time. A shortcut to a title shot would be the icing on the cake if ever. Any prior MMA experience that will help you here?-I've been in MMA a while and got up to challenging the WoTC heavyweight champ before. Still, I don't have enough experience to be considered a veteran, so this should be good. Thoughts on the structure of the show this season?-It's an interesting concept I'd be more than willing to take part in. Thoughts on your team?-Looks like a team of excellent hardworking folks who have a lot of drive to win this thing. All I need from my team, actually. Thoughts on the other team?-Experience isn't always a sure thing, I say. I think it can actually go either way as to win splits and stuff. Anything can happen. Anything else you feel like saying?-Bring on the fights, everyone! Let's do this!
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Post by dachosenone on Jul 4, 2009 20:29:19 GMT -5
Shawn Kerwin - Rookie Team HWWhat inspired you to take up MMA?I grew up under my father who was a boxer and I took it up as well but was overcome by how amazing MMA truly is. There are so many styles to master and it made me really want to dedicate myself. Who do you look up to in the IMMAF?I would have to say Jimmy Thomson and Terry Lawson. Anyone you dislike in the IMMAF?Can't really say I do. Why do you deserve a spot on this show?I can't prove that I do until I go out there and perform the best I can. I am just grateful for the chance to show the world that I want this so much. Any prior MMA experience that will help you here?Just some underground promotions but I did have a fight against Steve Justice and won by submission. Thoughts on the structure of the show this season?I think it is very interesting. It shows the world just how much a difference experience and knowledge can help a fighter. Thoughts on your team?Great team of hungry fighters that just want a chance to fight in front of the fans, friends, and family. Can't wait to train with them. Thoughts on the other team?They have alot of experience but I feel they will overlook us which could be a mistake. Anything else you feel like saying?Don't blink because there will be some fireworks in this season.
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Post by stevejustice on Jul 6, 2009 3:02:41 GMT -5
"The Darkhorse" Steve Justice, HW Rookie What inspired you to take up MMA? -I was trained in a camp in England in traditional submission wrestling. I used those skills in the pro wrestling rings for a while but then I decided to test my skills in a real combat environment. The money doesn't hurt either Who do you look up to in the IMMAF? - Nobody. I don't respect anybody. Why let someone have that power over you? Anyone you dislike in the IMMAF? -Yeah, anybody standing in my cage! Why do you deserve a spot on this show? -Just because I have a pro wrestling background doesn't mean I can't tear the limb of my choice off of your body. I tell it like it is and once I grab onto you, I don't let go. Any prior MMA experience that will help you here? -I'm 2-1-1 in the IMMAF right now. I've also got some grappling tournament experience. Thoughts on the structure of the show this season? -I don't care if it's a single elimination, round robin or a hopscotch tournament. I don't care if my face gets on TV like some of these other idiots. I just want to fight the best competition possible Thoughts on your team? -I'm sure their moms are very proud they aren't working at the local grocery store anymore. As long as they stay away from my food; my liquor and my property we should get along fine. Thoughts on the other team? -I don't care how many matches these senior citizens have had. They've never felt power like mine and I'm going to punish every one of them. Anything else you feel like saying? -I've been a pro wrestling champion, soon I'll be an MMA champion. Buy a High Octane Wrestling shirt kids!
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Post by CurseD on Jul 7, 2009 19:36:31 GMT -5
Viktor Malkin Veteran - HeavyweightWhat inspired you to take up MMA?"I was a professional kickboxer for many years. After defeating everyone that I had faced, I decided to venture into MMA and expand my horizons as a fighter."Who do you look up to in the IMMAF?"All my camp members at Team World Class."Anyone you dislike in the IMMAF?"I try not to dislike people but it happens often. I'm not going to spit out names though."Why do you deserve a spot on this show?"I deserve this shot to prove that in my old age that I can still compete at the highest level. I know in my heart that I still have the skills to be champion."Any prior MMA experience that will help you here?"I have been a Heavyweight contender in IMMAF for awhile now. I have a few notable wins and few losses that I like to forget about. I was also the International Shidokan 8 champion."Thoughts on the structure of the show this season?"I'm sure exactly how this will all work. My agent has most of that information. I'm just going to try and win every time I have a fight."Thoughts on your team?"It should be interesting. I have competed against a few of them."Thoughts on the other team?"They are young and have there whole careers to look forward to. Looking real forward to teach them a thing or too."Anything else you feel like saying?"I hope I win."
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Post by CurseD on Jul 8, 2009 11:01:36 GMT -5
Kalev Kesköö Veteran - Middleweight(Video done with subtitles.) What inspired you to take up MMA?"I grew up wanting to be a fighter. I got into boxing at a young age and did quite well for myself. I watched something called IMMAF on TV and made myself beleive that I can knock a lot of these guys out."Who do you look up to in the IMMAF?"I guess if I would have to choose one person, it would be Mitch Armour."Anyone you dislike in the IMMAF?"Mostly everybody."Why do you deserve a spot on this show?"Because I'm exciting. You never know what you're going to get with Kalev. I guess it all depends if it's a stand up war or if I get taken to the ground. But I'm better then most fighters, I just choose to not care that much in the end. Maybe I don't deserve this."Any prior MMA experience that will help you here?"I have beaten every single fighter that has chosen to stand with me. I've even won a few on the ground. My career in MMA though has been very inconsistent. "Thoughts on the structure of the show this season?"I feel bad for the rookies."Thoughts on your team?"I don't really care about any of them. I'm just going to fuck up some faces."Thoughts on the other team?"I'm going to make them bleed."Anything else you feel like saying?"I dare anyone to stand with me... I dare you."
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