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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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