10 Questions With Brian Gassaway (9/11/2008)

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10 Questions With Brian Gassaway (by Darrick Patrick)

Brian Gassaway is a professional mixed martial artist who has appeared in organizations such the Ultimate Fighting Championship, World Extreme Cagefighting, King Of The Cage, Adrenaline MMA, Intensity Combat Sports, C3 Fights, International Fighting Championship, Shooto, Combat-Do Fighting Challenge, Xtreme Fighting Organization, Cage Wars, TKO Major League MMA, World Pankration Championships, Total Combat, Extreme Challenge, Ironheart Crown, SuperBrawl, World Extreme Fighting, Shido, Pancrase, Jeet Kune Do Challenge, International Vale Tudo Championship, World Pankration Council, and Extreme Boxing.

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

Brian: I always have been competitive and was involved in sports growing up. So, this was a natural extension to my competitiveness.

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

Brian: I guess if someone was to stand out, it would be Randy Couture. Although you know I do have respect for a lot of people for many different reasons. It could be because of their drive, skill, tenacity, power, or the way they carry themselves outside of the cage. There are a lot of good people involved in this sport.

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

Brian: I think it would be the ability to test myself physically as well as mentally.

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

Brian: Practice, ice will be your best friend, practice, you'll go through a few relationships - oh, and practice.

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

Brian: I live an hour from my gym, damn it! I train twice a day, sometimes run, and go home. So, I'm driving four hours a day. Still looking for a sponsor to give me a car. It depends on the day or time on whether we do ground or stand-up.

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

Brian: I would say my father. In terms of fighting, we would go to the city and people would always tell stories about him beating someone's ass.

Darrick: Outside of mixed martial arts, what are your other interests?

Brian: I like to read. Also, I used to be in a band and I can play guitar, bass, and drums.

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

Brian: I'm waiting for the day that I'll be that "fat sensei" telling people to work out while eating a jelly donut.

Darrick: What is your oldest memory?

Brian: Getting in trouble for something I did.

Darrick: If you had 24 hours left to live, how would you spend that time?

Brian: I would spend the time with Mianda, Rashad, and my mom.

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