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Fighter Profile: “Big” Brian Adams

Posted 22 Mar 2009 in "Big" Brian Adams, England, Fighter Profile

Name:”Big” Brian Adams
Height:6″1
Weight:185
Hometown:Gosport
Fighting out of:England
Record: 8-2-0
Team:South Coast Submissions

Why do you fight?

It`s fun.

How’d you get into the game?

My old coach Graham Turner showed me UFC 1 and then I was hooked.

How would you describe your fighting style?

In ya face!!!

What’s your best strengths as a fighter?

I can adapt to any situation, I don`t care where the fight goes as I`ll be enjoying it.

What has been your most memorable moment so far in the sport?

Opening up my own gym, we’ve built up some really promising fighters who are just starting to make their marks on the sport.

What part of your personality shines through the most when you fight?

My determination, it`s kill or be killed while I`m in there.

What are your short term and long term goals?

Short term is to get back to fighting fitness, injuries are a pain in the ar5e.
Long term are to help the gym grow and get the fighters to the places they deserve to be.

What have you learned about yourself through MMA?

I`m a hard worker, having time for a job, family, gym, training and coaching doesn’t allow you not to be.

What life lessons have you learned through being involved in the sport?

Never judge a book by its cover, everyone’s different.
I’ve met some of the most amazing people through this sport.

Quote you live by?

Anyone can give up, it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength.

What’s the most interesting experience you had meeting a pro fighter?

I wouldn’t know where to start with that one, I know some seriously strange fighters!!!!

Any tips for new fighters?

Train hard and listen to your coaches, if you try to play at MMA you will get owned

video: UFC 89 trailer (England)

Posted 01 Oct 2008 in England, MMA, UFC, ufc 89

Chris Lytle signs 4 fight contract, fights at UFC 89 vs Paul Taylor

Posted 16 Jul 2008 in Birmingham, England, ufc 89

UFC welterweight fighter Chris Lytle signed a four-fight contract extension with the UFC and will figiht Paul Taylor at UFC 89 in England.

Michael Bisping looking for striking battle with Chris Leben at UFC 89

“I’m not gonna go more cautious because it’s Chris Leben. I’ll do what I normally do, look to stand on the feet and set the pace. It’s the same in every fight, you assess the situation, play it by ear, punches get thrown – and hopefully we’ll get the stand-up brawl we all want.”

Source: Setanta

Canadian Sam Stout back at UFC 89 vs Terry Etim in England

Posted 13 Jul 2008 in Birmingham, England, Sam Stout, terry etim, ufc 89

Sam Stout will take one Terry Etim at UFC 89 on October 18 in Birmingham, England.

UFC 89 (Bisping vs Leben) on Spike TV

UFC 89,  featuring Michael Bisping vs. Chris Leben is to likely be aired on Spike TV.

UFC Returns To The UK for UFC 89: Leben vs Bisping

Michael Bisping vs Chris Leben in October in England

From Setanta Sports:

The UFC will return to England on October 19, at The National Indoor Arena in Birmingham and witness Chris Leben take on England native Michael Bisping.

This Day in MMA History: Martin Kampmann wins in England

 

On June 24, 2005 Martin Kampmann defeated Brendan Seguin via TKO in King of the Cage in England.

This Day in MMA History: Martin Kampmann wins in England