Interviews

Mario Rinaldi

Date: 02. 11. 2008
We heard that you are going to be fighting in Elite xc?
Yes, that is true.
 
Did you sign a multiple fight contract or only a one time deal?
I signed a multi fight deal with Elite XC
 
Do you know who is going to be your opponent and do you anything about him?
I will be fighting Dave Herman but i don’t know much about him as of yet.
 
Which weight class you going to fight heavy or super heavyweight?
I will be fighting in the heavyweight division from now on.
 
 
What are your thoughts on the upcoming fight, any game plans?
Besides taking the fight to the ground, no! In the fight game you have to be flexible with your gameplans.
 
How is your training progressing, as far as traveling from your home to the main ATT gym?
Man, my training is going good. I have the best trainers and management a fighter could have.
 
 
Is it easy to find training partner your size and with whom do you usually train?
No, it’s not usually a problem for me. We have several big guys at American Top Team.
 
 
Could you tell us what is your training schedule?
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; I have strength and conditioning in the morning. Sport specific at night and early morning stretch as well as runs. Tuesdays and Thursdays early morning run, sparring at noon and sport specific at night.
 
What is your prediction for the Kimbo vs. Tank fight?
Not sure, I think this fight can go both ways!
 
 
What are your plans for MMA in the future?
To eventually be the best Heavy weight fighter in the world!
 
Are you going to be in ADCC this year?
I plan on it.
 
If you could fight anybody who would it be?
As long as the money is right I would fight anyone.
 
Tell me something interesting about yourself?
I love to read.
 
Final words for  your fans and  readers?  Any sponsors to thank?
Thanks to all the fans for your continued support.I would like to think my wife and family, Dan Lambert, American Top Team ,Chris Wray,Streetwise Fght wear, and anyone I missed.