Chris Karter Interview (KOTB)

Fighter profile of Chris Karter by

Hey Chris, thanks for joining us between sessions at Team Alpha Male in New York, how are things going up there?

Yes, New York suits me fine. I'm training with guys like Camacho and Atunes, you know, world-class operators so it's awesome. I miss the Florida weather though, but fighting is my job my life and Team Alpha is an awesome camp.

You’re KOTB’s first and only featherweight champion, with this being your second defense. Are you confident you can hold onto the title? What’s your long-term future here at KOTB?

Hey, who knows, I hit hard, these guys can't take my power but it's hard facing these ground guys going for submissions. It's like I'm in the shit every time I get taken down. I take each real serious and just want to stay champ.

This is the fourth straight Brazilian you’ve faced down here in Rio, three of which were for the title. Do you enjoy fighting in enemy territory? 

Brazil is cool, the fans are amazing and knocking out the locals is fun. Being the bad guy doesn't bother me.

Some fans have been asking about your nickname, is there a significance to it, or is it just an inside joke?

It's after my father Chris Karter, the Convicted manager. In high school the chicks called him ‘the little ginger princess’ because they let him hang out with them because he was no high school jock. Anyhow, I adapted the name for a laugh after I heard my dad getting shit from some punks at a diner where he cleans tables. We don't get on, as he is bum with weak bladder and a drug problem. 

Mom thinks it's funny, so I use it.

Thanks, Chris, good luck on Saturday night.

Saturday night will be tough, got to stuff the takedown then do some damage.

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