10 Questions With Randy Smith (9/27/2010)

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10 Questions With Randy Smith (by Darrick Patrick)

Randy "The Wolf" Smith is a professional mixed martial artist who has appeared in organizations such as Cage Fighting Xtreme, Locked In The Cage, Northeast MMA, Cage Brawl, Combat Zone, Extreme Fighting International, Global Fight League, No Boundary, Battle Cage Xtreme, Full Force Productions, and Central Pennsylvania Warrior Challenge. At the time of this short interview, his next scheduled match is against Brendan Barrett in Ring of Combat at ROC 32 on October 23rd, 2010.

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

Randy: I initially started training in mixed martial arts to lose weight. I used to weigh 365 pounds before I cut the weight back with training.

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

Randy: My older brother Rich, my grandmother, my mother, and my father.

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

Randy: If you're considering getting into martial arts, go for it. Work hard and fight harder.

Darrick: Your next scheduled match is against Brendan Barrett on October 23rd. What are your thoughts about this upcoming fight?

Randy: There is a lot of hype going into this bout with Barrett. I really don't care about that. I have a job to do and I'm going to do it. For some reason, he thinks I'm going to be an easy fight for him. We will find out on October 23rd.

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

Randy: I have a lot of respect for Randy Couture because he has an awesome name. (Laughs) Also, you can never count that guy out.

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

Randy: I love to compete and prove people wrong. I'm always the underdog.

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

Randy: I really love spending time with my family outside of training and competing. I also enjoy working with younger fighters.

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

Randy: Since becoming involved in MMA, I have lost 130 pounds.

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?

Randy: I'd have my wife and my son with me for sure. I would also take in a sleeve of Skoal Edge.

Darrick: What is your oldest memory?

Randy: That memory would be from when I was six years old. I was trying to cook oatmeal and ended up catching the house on fire.

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