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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