Issue 150
November -0001
THE PRO'S
What would you like to see in MMA in the future?
KEVIN FERGUSON:
I would like to see, and be a part of, more tournaments.
DAVID RICKELS:
I would like to see continued testing from USADA in the UFC and all other promotions across the board.
RICKY RAINEY:
I wish the fighters got paid what they deserve.
PHIL DAVIS:
More fighters exploring free agency. I would love to see more fighters have better contracts and forcing organizations to bid on them.
Have you got any resolutions?
KEVIN FERGUSON:
To gain more power, more speed and more cardio.
DAVID RICKELS:
To give up social media for a while. It is warping my brain.
RICKY RAINEY:
I just continue to do the right things and be better than the year before.
PHIL DAVIS:
I probably should have one. I have room to be a more organized.
What’s your favorite MMA moment?
KEVIN FERGUSON:
When Frank Mir broke Nogueira’s arm. Me and my dad were watching that fight and we were both saying ‘Oh, no, he better tap.’
DAVID RICKELS:
I really like two of Dan Henderson’s knockouts: the Bisping KO at UFC 100 and the crazy, old-man elbow on Hector Lombard at UFC 199.
RICKY RAINEY:
When they changed the rehydration rule to early morning instead of dying all day for a late weigh-in.
PHIL DAVIS:
I loved when Fabricio Werdum fought Fedor in San Jose. That moment was special for me. It got me fired up to be a fighter.
What’s the biggest sacrifice you’ve made for your career?
KEVIN FERGUSON:
Moving away from Florida and my family. I stopped all my bad habits. I am focusing on this art and this sport.
DAVID RICKELS:
Probably giving up my presidential run in 2020 versus Kanye West. I feel I had a solid chance.
RICKY RAINEY:
Missed time with loved ones and friends.
PHIL DAVIS:
Everybody who wants to be the best sacrifices a lot of their social and family life. A lot of holidays, barbecues and parties missed.
Can Ronda Rousey ever be as dominant as she was before?
KEVIN FERGUSON:
I feel like she is afraid to get hit. She turns away from punches. If she gets her standup going then yeah, she will make a great comeback.
DAVID RICKELS:
No. Ronda can’t ever return to that invincibility guise.
RICKY RAINEY:
She could be dominant but if she’s going to break down after losing a bout like last time then no she’ll never make it back to the top..
PHIL DAVIS:
Ronda Rousey is an outlier. She is not a data point that you can ever guess about. She could come back and be even more dominant.
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