10 Questions With Ryan Madigan (5/17/2009)

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10 Questions With Ryan Madigan (by Darrick Patrick)

Ryan "The Lion" Madigan is a professional mixed martial artist who has appeared in organizations such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship, North American Allied Fight Series, Close Quarters Combat, and Gladiators Cage Fighting events such as Fight Nite In The Flats 2, Seasons Beatings, and Caged Vengeance 2. At the time of this interview, his next scheduled match is against Mitch Whitesel at Fight Nite In The Flats 5 on June 6th, 2009.

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

Ryan: I always wanted to be a kickboxer ever since the second grade. I started martial arts at around fourteen years old and began kickboxing at sixteen. After realizing that kickboxing wasn't taking off, I decided to pursue MMA.

Darrick: In your experience so far, what brings you the most fulfillment out of martial arts?

Ryan: Traveling is very fulfilling, as well as meeting new people and developing friendships.

Darrick: Your next scheduled fight is against Mitch Whitesel on June 6th. What are your thoughts about this upcoming match?

Ryan: He is a very tough wrestler to deal with. I am training extremely hard for this fight and want to walk away with the NAAFS title really bad.

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

Ryan: Take your time to develop skills in all areas of mixed martial arts, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, wrestling, and Muay Thai. Really focus on your technique.

Darrick: Where could you possibly see the future of the sport ten years from now?

Ryan: It just may phase out boxing! I could also see it becoming an Olympic sport.

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

Ryan: Some movie stars of course such as Bruce Lee and Jean-Claude Van Damme. Also, different fighters like Peter "Sugarfoot" Cunningham, Dennis Alexio, and Benny "The Jet" Urquidez.

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

Ryan: I mainly like to go boating/tubing with my family, go to the movies, and take vacations when possible.

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

Ryan: I grew up in the country and worked on farms bailing hay, as well as doing other things like that.

Darrick: If you had superpowers, what would they be?

Ryan: Hmmm, that's a tough one. I suppose my power would to be able to fly, so I could take a trip to wherever and go whenever I wanted.

Darrick: What is your oldest memory?

Ryan: I would say that one is of getting paddled by our principal in first grade for fighting on the playground. He was a big guy and that hurt, man!

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