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Mulla · 01-24-2008, 11:17 AM

Continued....

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JR: Did you catch UFC 80?

MEGAPUNK: Yeah I did, I enjoyed it.

JR: Were you upset that you weren't contacted to be a part of the Yarennoka New Years Eve show given your decent popularity with the Japanese fans?

MEGAPUNK: I was disappointed. I want to fight in front of my Japanese fans. I love the fans and I really want to fight there but right now I got to focus on here in the Elite show. But I’m sure I’ll get to fight there again.

JR: What are your opinions on the way the Chuck/Wanderlei fight went?

MEGAPUNK: Bad style match-up for Wanderlei. It was a good fight but Wandy likes to come forward and Chuck has the reach to back up. I think it was a split though, for sure not a unanimous.

JR: Randy vs. Fedor?

MEGAPUNK: I mean that’s massive, there are a lot of legal issues. I think it can be bypassed because no matter what anybody says they really want to see that fight. Randy’s use of wrestling in MMA is the best and I think he can do it.

JR: Are you happy with your EliteXC deal?

MEGAPUNK: I am very happy, a lot of the deal depends on me winning. They want to build me up and I have to be consistent so I’m going to be. I’ve got an open contract so I can fight in Japan.

JR: Were you contacted by the UFC?

MEGAPUNK: Yeah they contacted me to release me from my contract when they bought PRIDE. I wasn’t ready anyway, I want to go in with a few solid wins over good competition.

JR: What do you think of Brett Rogers and how are you preparing for him?

MEGAPUNK: Brett is a big powerful guy and I think his hands are good and he’s got knockout power. He’s a danger and I’m looking forward to it. I feel strong and my weight is good. I’m doing everything to prepare.

JR: Most defining moment in your career?

MEGAPUNK: The Aleksander fight. I was in over my head so much and I still came through it even though I lost I think that fight defined me…all or nothing.

JR: One question going back a few months. Did you see the Bisping vs. Hamill fight...

MEGAPUNK: Before you say anything else, Hamill won it. I mean Mike got the win but Matt should have got it. I caught the fight the other day and I saw that Mike was coming back but I did not think it was enough.

JR: Yeah, do you know Mike?

MEGAPUNK: I met him a few times but it’s not a friend thing, he’s seems nice though.

JR: You’re a rather intimidating character, you might have scared him.

MEGAPUNK: Nah, I’m only intimidating across the cage from you. I’m a big softy in person unless you’re a gypsy or you owe someone money.

JR: I owe people money, better stay away.

MEGAPUNK: If you’re a gypsy and you owe someone money and you also fight against me…you're in for a hurting.

Predictions

JR: Tank Abbott vs.. Kimbo
MEGAPUNK: Kimbo. Tank’s been training and he’s a tough guy but Kimbo no doubt.

JR: The Colossus vs. The Incredible Hulk
MEGAPUNK: The Colossus is a beautiful man and I think he would beat the Hulk. Probably by attractiveness. Intimidation by good looks.

JR: Killing them with a smile huh?

MEGAPUNK: Oh yes big smile and they fall over.

JR: James Thompson vs. Antonio “Big Foot” Silva

MEGAPUNK: I got offered this fight and I turned it down because I did not feel I was ready and I want my confidence to be ready and I want to be coming off of a win. I will fight him but I want some solid wins first.

Word Association

-Fedor Emelianenko

MEGAPUNK: Legend

-Randy Couture

MEGAPUNK: Legend times two.

-Butterbean

MEGAPUNK: Bad decision, bad day for me.

-Kimbo Slice

MEGAPUNK: Next victim.

True or False

JR: James Thompson would like to be in the WWE.

MEGAPUNK: I would actually love to be there when I’m done fighting. I had a pro wrestling match but I did not like it because it was fake. But I was and still am a fan of the WWE. But when I wrestled I did not get the rush I got when I did MMA.

JR: Did you catch Mirko doing the Hustle?

MEGAPUNK: You mean the Head kick on that guy?

JR: Yeah.

MEGAPUNK: That poor guy got murdered. The look on Mirko’s face was like, WHOOPS!!!!!

JR: James Thompson experimented with steroids when he was younger.

MEGAPUNK: Yeah I did. The thing was I was trying to be like a body builder type of guy and I was walking around at 22-23 stone at one point. I nearly had a heart attack and I thought that I had to get rid of it and I let it go. I had to change everything in my life and at the end of the day I decided to be an MMA fighter and not a bodybuilder.

JR: Pride Fighters roided.

MEGAPUNK: What do you mean?

JR: When the most recent fighters have come over they have been losing and now people are beginning to wonder if they were juicing. What are your thoughts on those accusations?

MEGAPUNK: I don’t think it’s true. The testing would have caught most of them but at the same time it’s possible to get around if you know what I mean. It’s the cold hard facts. I think it comes down to the ring and the cage being different. I haven’t fought in the states but the atmosphere is different from the crowd.

Get2Know James

JR: What's the most annoying question you get asked, not fight related if possible?

MEGAPUNK: If I am a rugby player.

JR: ARE you a rugby player?

MEGAPUNK: No I’m not a rugby player ya *******. [Laughs]

JR: [Laughs]

MEGAPUNK: I also hate being called a cage fighter because that’s all people think this sport is. I try to educate everyone on the difference between toughman cage fighting and the awesomeness of Mixed Martial Arts.

JR: What’s the worst moment of your life?

MEGAPUNK: When my daughter was taken away from me by my wife, she just left and went to Spain and I had to raise my daughter for a year. When my Ex came back and pulled my daughter off of me it was the worst moment ever. The father has no rights here so I could do nothing.

JR: Do you get to see her?

MEGAPUNK: Yes, there was a time when she wouldn’t let me but now everything is good.

JR: What's the scariest dream or nightmare you've ever had?

MEGAPUNK: I had a nightmare one time where I was in bed and this guy came in with a cloak and a top hat and he chased me and began spinning me around and I was trying not to look up and finally I started looking up and then I woke up.

JR: That is creepy.

MEGAPUNK: I’ve scared you didn’t I John?

JR: I’m shaking man.

MEGAPUNK: I can physically hear you shaking in your boots through the phone. [Laughs] I hope you don’t have that dream tonight.

JR: I hope not either because if I do, when I wake up, I’m going to call and wake you up as well just to thank you.

MEGAPUNK: [Laughs]

JR: You got any sponsors or anything to shout out before I let you go?

MEGAPUNK: I’ve got the guys at Xtreme Couture and that’s about it at the moment. It’s been great talking to you.

JR: Thanks for your time big guy and best of luck to you man.

MEGAPUNK: You’re a good guy and cheers mate.

JR: Thanks James.