The people that inspire one of the world’s elite fighters.
Q. If you could fight anyone in any weight class who would you choose to fight and why?
A. I would like to challenge ‘Mighty Mouse’. I would have to take him out. Could you imagine a 185lb Mighty Mouse going berserk cage? A guy that size moving that quick. That would be a true challenge. I like that matchup.
Q. Who are the people that inspire you most, personally and professionally?
A. There are so many people that I have looked up to in so many different ways. I try to pull the best parts out of everyone and use it. You have to be yourself and carry yourself in your own way but I pull inspiring aspects from many different people and use them in my life. Guys like my brother and how he carried himself in the surfing world. Guys like Herschel Walker and what he did during his career. Also Cain (Velasquez) and what he has been able to accomplish to this point.
Q. Who are your favorite fighters to watch?
A. I’m a fan of the sport. There are so many guys I like to watch. It’s amazing to see Mighty Mouse perform. Anthony Pettis has some great standup. Jon Jones is just so creative. Jose? Aldo is amazing. If I see something I like in someone I try to bring it to the gym and try to learn and improve and implement it in my game. I think that’s how I get better and better. If it works for me, I keep it.
Q. What are your thoughts on the UFC rankings?
A. I think they are a joke. It’s a bunch of people who have never fought a day in their lives ranking who the best fighters are in the world. There are so many things on the lists that can be put into question.
