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It's Fight Time - Legend FC 11 and URCC 23 Unrivaled

So my dear friends I am putting together this edition with a message. This is the last episode until Monday. Because the MMA World News Asia team are hitting the road to Kuala Lumpur to go and watch Legend FC 11 and like proper fans once again we have "Bought" our tickets. We don't freeload and then feel obligated to write a puff piece. We pay like fans because we are fans and if a show is great or sucks  we will tell you.

Whilst I am away my beloved Torquay United will once again be fighting for survival on the last day of the season, I think I will be happier not listening to this event, watching fighting will help ease the stress.

Always this weekend is another great Asian MMA Event at the URCC in the Philippines, Asia's longets running organisation are running URCC 23 Unrivaled. For that event we would like to wish our buddy Will Chope all the best.

If you wish to know more about the URCC check out this excellent preview of the event:

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Legend FC Warrior Damien Brown

Damien Brown Legend Fighting Championship


Damien Brown (9-3-0) is busy preparing for his fight this weekend but was kind enough to talk to us.Legend Fighting Championship 11 at Chin Woo Stadium, Kuala Lumpur 27th April 2013
Q) What have been your preparations for this fight?

A) I don't change my prep for each fight, however, I do have a look at what I think my opponents weakness's are and try to counter it a little sometimes through training. Overall I just train hard for each fight the same and do what I do on the night. My conditioning training is once again on point.

Q) What do you know about your opponent? (Yusuke Kasuya (7-1-1))

A) I know my opponent is from Japan and that he's the shooto rookie champion but that's about it. I've only seen one of his fights so we'll see what happens on the night. He's very good on the ground and has a reasonable stand up game so makes for a FOTN style match up.

Q) Are you expecting many fans from "Home" to be at this event?

A) Given the event is in Kuala Lumpur I'm not expecting many fans to travel there but I am expecting some Aussies in the crowd as there was when I fought in China last time.

Q) What will be different from your last fight at Legend? (Damien won a unanimous decision against Haotian Wu (11-4-1) at Legend FC 9)

A) I don't think anything will be different. Last time I out wrestled my opponent and got the win. I think this time it will be much the same I need to be careful on the ground cause that's where he's strongest.

Q) What is your long term aim in the sport?

A). My aim is the same as most in the sport I want to be able to support and provide for my family through fighting fulltime. I would not only like to make a little but enough to provide and set myself up while doing what I love. I want to be a champ as many times as possible.

Q) Who do you most admire in Asian Pacific MMA and Why?

A) Kind of sounds funny but my coach and training partner Adrian Pang he's in the same weight class, he'd fight anyone at LW I'm sure and his skills both on the feet and the ground are world class. He fights till he has nothing left in the tank and he's an aggressive go forward fighter. Everything in my opinion a crowd wants to see. He's also the former Legend FC LW champion.

Q) Who is your all time favorite MMA Fighter?

A) I don't really have one favourite but I like the way Chael Sonnen fights cause he's relentless in his pace and while he lacks compared to others in striking he certainly makes up for it in heart and determination. I'm just a fan of the sport and wouldn't say I have a favourite of all time just enjoy watching entertaining fights when oppnents come to fight.

Q) Who are your sponsors?

A) My sponsors are Australian Sports Nutrition, ProdigyFit, Rocktape Australia, Temper Fightwear, MMA Apparel Australia and Again Faster equipment.

Most importantly thanks to my coaches Dan Higgins, Adrian Pang and Steve Compton. My manager Tony Green and my training partners at Integrated MMA they all make fighting possible. Thanks to my lovely wife and family for there support in chasing the dream.

Legend FC Warrior Kaiwhare "Kai" Kara France

Kai Kara France Legend Fighting Championship

Our thanks to Kai Kara France (2-2) for taking the time to speak to us in fight weekLegend Fighting Championship 11 at Chin Woo Stadium, Kuala Lumpur 27th April 2013

Q) What have been your preparations been for this fight?

A) My preparation for this fight started in Thailand at Tiger Muay Thai training with Roger Huerta for a month, Then I ended my fight camp at my home gym at Strikeforce Auckland. I had some great sparring partners who have helped me prepare for this fight, such as Dan Hooker, Gareth Ealey, Ev Ting and head coach Aaron Boyes.

Q) What do you know about your opponent?

A) My opponent is Dana Batgerel (2-0) from Mongolia, I know he is a well rounded tough fighter from a good gym training with the light weight champ for Legend (Jadamba). He's taller than me but I'm used to fighting with the height disadvantage.

Q) Given the number os NZ fighters on the card are you expecting many fans from "home" at the event?

A) A lot of support from back home is expected if not at the fight live. Hopefully NZ fight fans can enjoy the show with a live stream.

Q) What will be different from you last fight at Legend? (Kai defeated Malaysian Sam Chan via a first round Guillotine Choke at Legend 10)

A) The difference from my last fight will be experience. Since my last fight at Legend, i have travelled to Thailand twice to sharpen weapons in my toolbox. I have learned to adapt with adversity and to be more patient. You will see a more measured Kai but still put on a show for the Legend fans.

Q) What is your long term aim in this sport?

A). My long term goal is to climb the ranks in Asia and then hopefully get signed by the UFC.

Q) Who do you most admire in Asian MMA and why?

A)  The person I most admire in Asian MMA is UFC fighter James Tehuna. Because he is a real humble guy, great work ethic and is a good role model for young MMA fighters. I had a chance to train along side him at Tiger Muay Thai.

Q) Who is your all time favorite MMA fighter?

A)  Fav Fighter's are Urijah Faber and Anthony "showtime" Petis''

Q) Who are you sponsors?

A) Thanks to Tiger Muay Thai, Strikeforce, Hyrid Fighter, Proactive Nutrition, Fitness Supreme Solutions.