Ryan Yanz

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How did you become involved in MMA?

I started MMA after I retired from footy as a way to stay fit.

 

Age you started MMA?

23

 

Height, Weight Off-season and fight weight, DOB or AGE?

Height 175cm.

Normal weight - 85kg

Fight at 77kg

25

 

Fighting styles you have learnt?

Wrestling and Boxing

 

What is your current business/job/location?

P.T.

 

What motivates you to fight?

The chance to compete, I love it.

 

Your Favourite Domestic and International fighters?

Domestic is Jai Bradney and Internationally is Hector Lombard

 

How has fighting changed your life?

Got me out of Townsville and taught me real men get in the ring or cage not the pub.

 

People that have inspired you not only in sport but in life aswell?

Mike Tyson and Tiger Woods

 

Great experiences that happened in your life?

Playing flegg for the West Tigers and going to the UFC in Sydney

 

Your Interests and Hobbies?

Golf, Fishing, Shooting and my Dog

 

One tip or quote which continues to inspire you?

You gotta be in it to win it

 

Family Background and current family?

German/scottish

 

Happiest memory

My first fight, I wont by K.O in 30 secs.

 

Future Goals in life?

Fight in America

 

What one item can you not live without

My XBOX

 

Favourite holiday destination?

Thailand

 

If you could have dinner with five people, who would they be?

Mike Tyson, G.S.P, Tiger Woods, Jana Cova, Jesse Jane

 

What one word would you use to describe yourself?

Stubborn

 

Do you have a sporting mentor?

Jai Bradney

 

Training Background(sports, etc)?

Rugby League

 

What is your favourite fighting style?

Boxing

 

Training Philosophy?

You get out what you put in

 

Favourite Foods/Type of diet you follow?

Pasta....I dont diet

 

Favourite Train session plus training spilt(training schedule)

Pads and sparring/ Bag & wrestling

 

Worst injury you have suffered

Shoulder recon

 

Who has been your greatest rival?

Benny Mortimer but he my best mate

 

Who would you like to compete against?

Ben Alloway!!!!

 

Fights you have competed in and titles you have won?

Nirto, Dust Up, CFC, Brace, Cage Wars, Glory

 

What title would you like to win?

Any

 

People you would like to thank?

Chris Kirby and Anthony Vella

 

Anything further you would like to add?

I hope MMA starts getting the sponsorship it deserves.

 

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