About 2 years ago I messaged the Pride FC legend, James "The Colossus" Thompson on Facebook asking him if I could send a few questions his way and make a short interview out of it. James was cool with the idea and this was the end result, hope you like it. :)
- Who do you see being the UFC HW Champion this time next year?
Colossus: It's always hard to say but I'd go with Cain
- Do you think Jon Jones could be a 2 division champion if he moves up in weight class?
Colossus: Yeah a 100% you'd be a brave/stupid to think other wise
- Anderson Silva recently signed a new 10 fight contract with the UFC. Who would you like too see him fight in the upcoming future and do you think anyone can beat him right now?
Colossus: Any one can beat anyone, no one is unbeatable but Silva is the closest thin him against Jones would be great
- Ronda Rousey is now officially the first UFC Women's champion and is fighting Liz Carmouche in late February.Do you think the UFC will keep adding more girls and women's weight classes in the future?
Colossus: 100%! They're testing the water, but this is a big big step by the UFC. I though it would happen but not this quick. Check my blog, Colossal Concerns:
http://colossalconcerns.com/2012/08/21/do-women-have-a-place-in-mma/
- After a not so successful run in the UFC, mma veteran Mirko Cro Cop has returned to his "first love" K-1.Do you think he can finally get that K-1 belt?
Colossus: You'd be foolish to count Cro Cop out if he finds his love for the sport and is doing it for the right reason why not, sure
- Follow up too the question above. Mirko is also keeping himself busy with an already announced mma fight against former UFC HW champion Pedro Rizzo early on in February.How do you see this one going?
Colossus: Hard to say but think Mirko, he's having a mini resurgent so I'll go with Mirko.
- You fought a lot in the Japanese Pride.What are your thoughts on Shinya Aoki's recent statement that Japanese mma as a whole is dying out?
Colossus: I think he's right, but I wouldn't say dying I'd say sleeping.Maybe a coma.
- What was your toughest fight?
Colossus: The one with myself
- When will your next fight be?
Colossus: Not sure but who ever is unlucky enough to fight me is getting rail roaded
- UFC is growing very fast as an organisation,they seem too buy out every competition that stands in their way.Do you see any mma organisation that could pose a real threat such as the now folded Pride FC?
Colossus: Not at the moment UFC have MMA locked up but it won't last for ever.
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