10 Questions With Phillip Wyman (9/1/2008)

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10 Questions With Phillip Wyman (by Darrick Patrick)

Phillip "The Wicked" Wyman is a professional mixed martial artist who has appeared in organizations such as World Extreme Cagefighting, Smash MMA, Combat Sport Challenge, and Valor Fighting.

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

Phillip: In 2001, The Marine Corps developed a combative martial art. I was thrust into the ring to "try out" techniques that worked in a combat situation.

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

Phillip: Personal pride and the security that I can handle myself in any arena.

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

Phillip: Definitely Ken Shamrock - he paved the way for thousands to follow and he gave me a shot at being a Lion's Den fighter. He is a professional in and out of the ring.

Darrick: What does a typical training session for you consist of?

Phillip: One and a half hours of cardio and abs in the morning - then three and a half hours of kickboxing, grappling, and MMA in the evening. I train five to six days a week.

Darrick: Do you have any words of advice for other individuals looking to train in martial arts?

Phillip: Look for a complete system, one that goes from standing to ground and then back again. One school may not always be enough - shop around.

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

Phillip: James Prouty, my first Sensei in Karate, and Jesus.

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

Phillip: I am a new daddy and that consumes most of my off time. I also like to watch movies on the big screen!

Darrick: If you were falling from an airplane with no parachute, what thoughts do you believe would be going through your head?

Phillip: How do I survive this? Remember your Marine Corps training! Think, Jarhead, think!

Darrick: What is your oldest memory?

Phillip: Boxing with my dad in the house. My mom used to work second and third shift, so he would stay with us after twelve-hour days and teach me what I needed to know to be a boy. He taught me to fear no man and love my mom.

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

Phillip: I love the Lord with all of my heart. I used to be a pretty bad sinner, now I trust in Him in all that I do. I am really trying to change my life around. Through Him anything and everything is possible.

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You can also check out Phillip Wyman in the following places:

Official Phillip Wyman MySpace Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/wickedwyman

Phillip Wyman on Fight Finder:

http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Phillip-Wyman-15050

Phillip Wyman Photo Gallery at Sherdog.com:

http://www.sherdog.com/pictures/gallery/fighter/15050/