Tom Quin Q&A

Fighter profile of Shogun Iron Tyson by Alika Webb

Q: Today I have with me a prospect who is set to make his professional debut soon. Tom Quin is an 18 year old mixed martial artist from Holland. Now I’ve been told you’re currently residing in Montreal, is this correct?

Tom: That is correct, I’m one of the many prospects that will compete in a tournament to crown the LFC’s 145 champion. I have my wonderful manager – Alika Webb – to thank for that.

Q: Wow, for a fighter who hasn’t even made his pro debut yet, that has got to be an honor, right?

Tom: of course it’s an honor, this tournament can make or break a person’s career and I plan to make the best of it.

Q: So do you plan to win the whole thing?

Tom: It’s a little early to think about that, I don’t even know my first opponent yet.

Q: But surely you have done your homework already. Have you scouted a few opponents yet?

Tom: Not really I’m just working my butt off in the gym. Trust me no matter who my opponent will be I guarantee you he will not have worked harder than me.

Q: Now tell me worst case scenario, you lose your first match, what will you do then? Since you don’t know your opponent let’s say there’s a 50 percent chance you’ll lose what will you do then?

Tom: That’s actually what I like so much about this tournament, whether you win or lose your first match you’re still in the tournament. Winners go to division A, losers to division B and the winners of those divisions will face each other for the title.

Q: So a good strategy might be to lose the first fight on purpose so you can fight lesser opponents?

Tom: That’s one way to look at it, but you never know in MMA. Anyone can be beat. That goes double for us greenhorns, we’ve all got holes in our game, it just takes the right strategy to win.

Q: Thank you for your time, I hope to hear from you soon and good luck with the tournament.

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