We were able to catch up with Chris Johnson and ask him a couple of questions about his amateur MMA career as well as his upcoming fight May 24, 2013 at the Show Down at the Sheraton V in Agoura Hills California as Chris will face Jeremy Vanorstran for the Super Heavyweight title belt. As you will see below Chris has a big heart and loves his family which is his main driving force and is looking to make the move from amateur one day to the pros.
Age:34
Height:6’2″
Weight:267to270lbs
Associations: Hoodlum Fight Gear, Spy Optics, Big Belly Crew Clothing, Paragon BJJ, Anytime Fitness
Disciplines: BJJ, Wrestling
Wins: 1
Losses: 1
I started fighting about a yr and a half go but have trained Brazilian Jui-Jitsu for about 5 yrs now. What struck me and my interest to fight was the dedication and perseverance you have to get in to be in the best shape you can be. I started attending Paragon BJJ and started training under BILL THE GRILL COOPER AND JEFF GLOVER AND RICARDO FRANJINHA MILLER . Bill had said to me Chris why don’t you start training to fight MMA, with him so there it started. On my off time I like to spend it with my wife and kids.
What does it means to you to be an amateur fighter? Well it means I need to bust my butt and win my fight so I one day go pro .
What do you do to prepare for an upcoming fight? Well I usually start my camp about 8 to 10 weeks out and that means train at least a minimum of 2 times a day meal plans,supplements,sparring and whatever else my coaches throw at me.
Who is your biggest inspiration? I would have to say my kids
What are your biggest strengths and what is the one thing you need to work on the most? Well buddy I would have to say I have a sick ground game for a big guy, but don’t get fooled I have heavy hands. What I think I need to work on is keeping the pressure and staying off the cage.
What’s your favorite strike/submission to use in any fight? Well Scott I have a mean overhand right and hook, submission wise it is the good old monson choke and kimura.
Do you like to stand with your opponents or take them to the ground? Well I love to stand but I also love taking it to the ground.
What hole’s do you see in Jeremy Vanorstran’s game? His Jiu Jitsu he can’t execute his moves from what I have seen.
How and what round do you think you will finish Jeremy on the 24th? Just wait and see brother!
Anything you would like to say to Jeremy? Nothing at the moment.
If you could have one dream fight with anyone, who would it be? Big Country Roy Nelson!
Summing it all up where do you see yourself in your MMA career five years down the line: I see myself either in the UFC or another big organization.
We would like to thank Chris for taking the time out of his busy schedule to answer the questions we asked him!
Interview With Chris Johnson Amateur MMA Fighter
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