October 15, 2021

    Interview with UFC heavyweight Chris Barnett ahead of he’s upcoming bout at UFC 268

    Aaron East 15/10/2021

    Chris “BeastBoy” Barnett is an American professional Mixed Martial Artist, currently competing in the Heavyweight Division of the UFC. A professional competitor since 2009, he has competed for Xtream Fighting Championship, World Cagefighting Championship, Island Fights, Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye, RIZIN FF, RJJ, Road FC, XFN and UAE Warriors.   I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time to speak to me again Chris and congratulate you on your recent fight announcement with the UFC.   November 6th at UFC 268, you take on Gian Villante. A gifted wrestling expert and UFC veteran in his own right. Without giving too much away, how are you adjusting your training in regards to taking on his fighting style at the famous Madison Square Gardens?   “I’ve never met Gian but I feel like I’m fighting a friend lol. Now, I’m very competitive with my friends, so I have to outdo him lol, but I feel really good already on weight (going to come in under 260 this time) and I hit my old wrestling coach up already Coach Yauck and I’m adding some new things in the mix and man it’s MSG so I have to show out.”   This being your second appearance for the new home of your career, no doubt you will be looking to impress. Last we spoke was back in August in regards to your first appearance for the UFC, at UFC Fight Night against Ben Rothwell. With a lot more time to prepare for this one in comparison to your previous 8 days notice against Rothwell, how confident are you for the W?   “You said it right there, I had a week and one day to get ready for a guy who had 3 fights turned down and was in camp basically for 3 months cause he had like 3 fights pulled from him. I’ve never gassed like that before in all my fights even at 350lbs, cardio has always been my thing. Go watch I’m breakdancing after 3, 5 min rounds. So now you give me time to get ready for the biggest fight of my life on the biggest stage maaaaaaaannnnnnnnn I can’t wait.”   Taking a fight on short notice is always a risk, fighters do not always get to show their full potential in comparison to getting a full fight camp before the event. And if you’ve watched Chris in the past, you will know that the fighter we saw back in May was not the same warrior in there. Now excited with a full fight camp, I am sure this one will show the UFC fans exactly what Chris can do in there.    Your inclusion at 268 will have fight fans counting down the days until the stacked fight card in the city that never sleeps, the Heavyweight Division has always been a fan favourite. Are there any matches that have been confirmed so far that you look forward to witnessing at 268?   “To be honest, I’m glad I’m early on the card so I can watch all these fights, this card is stacked. I’m super excited to be a part of it.”   Last but not least do you have a message for the fans that will be in attendance on November 9th and anybody you’d like to give a shout out to?   “Same as before, I’d like to thank Keystone Focus, Chill Caw-Fee Thicc Boy Fight Club, Bitch Slap, FAT BOY Fight Clothing and Fat Ninja. A lot of fat and big lol.”

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    Across The Pond Profile: UFC fighter Mike Malott

    Myles Painter 15/10/2021

    Our neighbors to the north have managed to make quite the lasting impression on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series this season. In today’s episode of Across The Pond, you will meet a falcon of ice ready to take flight at welterweight with steel in his veins. A professional mixed martial artist since April 2011 and representing Team Alpha Male, Mike Malott holds a 7-1-1 record through eight professional bouts comprised of four submissions, three knockouts, and a draw. Malott earned his contract from the UFC on week six during the fifth season of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series in 2021. He has finished all seven of his victories during his journey as a pro-MMA fighter so far. Malott has fought for various regional promotions in his home nation of Canada in addition to Cage Fury Fighting Championships. The bulk of Malott’s wins during his pro career have come before the close of the opening round. Malott has yet to reach the scorecards at any point during his journey as a professional mixed martial artist. In his MMA debut, he submitted James Saunders in the first round via armbar. Malott also defeated his next two foes in Jon Williams and Michael Imperato. Then, he knocked out Allan Wilson in the first round. Malott knocked out Craig Shintani in round one at XFFC 13 future stars. At Cage Fury Fighting Championships 91, he tapped out Solomon Renfro via rear-naked choke in the first round. In the main event of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series week six of season five, he submitted Shimon Smotritsky in round one. The victory earned Malott the fourth submission win of his professional career. He also picked up a contract from the UFC in the process, With multiple talents from up north already having inked their name on the dotted line this season, Malott just might outsoar the competition!

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