10 Questions With Scott McAfee (4/24/2009)

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10 Questions With Scott McAfee (by Darrick Patrick)

Scott McAfee is a professional mixed martial artist who has competed in organizations such as World Extreme Cagefighting, Palace Fighting Championship, and Alaska Fighting Championship. At the time of this interview, his next scheduled match is against Bill Theofanopoulos at PFC 13: Validation on May 8th, 2009.

Darrick: What was the path that led you to professional mixed martial arts competition?

Scott: I wrestled for a few years in high school and I was getting ready to start my senior season when my friend told me he was joining a boxing gym. He wanted me to try it out with him, so I decided I'd do it. After a few days, he quit and I was hooked. I did that for the next couple of years and I had twenty boxing matches (with a record of 17-2-1) by the time MMA came to town. It was something new, so I thought that I'd give it a go and I've been doing it ever since.

Darrick: Who is someone that greatly influenced you while growing up?

Scott: My dad was always a good role model for me. He was also a college wrestler, so he understands the competitive drive that I've always had since I was younger.

Darrick: Any words of advice for other individuals looking to train in MMA?

Scott: Be good at everything, but make sure to be great at one aspect of the sport. Whether it's wrestling, boxing, Jiu-Jitsu, or kickboxing - master something. Also, find a team and a coach that believes in you and wants to see you succeed. That is very important. I've made that mistake before, so I know.

Darrick: Your next scheduled match is against Bill Theofanopoulos on May 8th. What are your thoughts about this upcoming fight?

Scott: I know he's a really good Jiu-Jitsu guy who is tall and skinny. Other than that, I don't know much about him. I think he'll try and stand with me. If he does, it's his bad. I don't plan on taking him to the ground, but if it ends up there I'm more than capable of putting him away.

Darrick: Who is someone in the sport that you highly respect?

Scott: Wanderlei Silva because the guy always goes into a match and fights his heart out. Even though he's been on a bad losing streak, he's still my favorite fighter.

Darrick: What brings you the most fulfillment out of martial arts?

Scott: The thrill of victory after spending months in the gym.

Darrick: Outside of MMA, what are your other interests?

Scott: I play the drums and mess around with the guitar as well. I also recently got a Pit Bull puppy, so he takes up a lot of my time.

Darrick: What is your oldest memory?

Scott: Going to the beach and feeding the seagulls a cupcake with my dad and my brother.

Darrick: If you were stuck in a bomb shelter for the rest of your life, what three items would you take in with you?

Scott: A bomb shelter! For the rest of my life?! I'd just take in a cryogenic freezer so that hopefully someone would find me in the future and free me.

Darrick: Tell us something about you that most people don't know.

Scott: I'll be a world champion one day.

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