10 Questions With Matt Gabel (2/6/2012)

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10 Questions With Matt Gabel (by Darrick Patrick)

Matt Gabel is a professional mixed martial artist who has competed in organizations such as Cage Warriors Fighting Championship, Extreme Challenge, Gladiators, Raise the Bar Fitness, Rochester Gladiators, and Fight Nation. At the time of this interview, his next scheduled match is against Victor Cheng in Cage Warriors Fighting Championship at Cage Warriors Fight Night 3 on February 11th, 2012.

Darrick: How did you end up competing professionally in mixed martial arts?

Matt: I wrestled for many years. I missed competing and having something to train for. Mixed martial arts gave me a reason to train and compete again.

Darrick: Who are some of the people that greatly influenced you while growing up?

Matt: My dad, my brother, and my coaches. They were always there for me and kept me motivated.

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

Matt: It's a very tough sport and it's not for everyone. You have to commit yourself one hundred percent to mixed martial arts and make a lot of sacrifices to succeed.

Darrick: Your next scheduled match is against Victor Cheng on February 11th. What are your thoughts about this upcoming fight?

Matt: I don't know anything about my opponent and I don't care to know anything about him. I don't care what he is going to do, all I care about is what I'm going to do. I think my strength and athleticism will be too much for him to handle. My fighting style is different from others and it's hard for my opponents to figure it out.

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

Matt: Getting my hand raised, knowing that all of my hard work and sacrifices have paid off. I like making my parents, brother, friends, and family proud.

Darrick: Who are a few of the people in the sport that you highly respect?

Matt: Randy Couture and Matt Hughes. They are legends of the sport and they are the first guys I remember watching fight on TV.

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

Matt: I enjoy being around my friends and family. Going to the movies, baseball, rollerblading, riding my motorcycle, dirt bikes, swimming, weight lifting, going on vacations, the ocean, grilling out, sitting by the fire, and I love summer. Basically, I just love being active and doing activities with the people that really care about me.

Darrick: What is your oldest memory?

Matt: Horseplaying with my brother and the neighbor kids during the summer.

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

Matt: I love chick flicks.

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

Matt: A hot girl is the first thing that came to my mind. Three hot girls actually, but I guess they aren't items. (Laughs) So, I suppose I would take a TV/entertainment center, exercise equipment, and a king-sized bed.

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