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Fighter Detail Brian Bowles  Born: WV, USA Fighting Out Of: Athens, GA Age: 29 Height: 5' 7" (170 cm) Weight: 135 lbs. (61 kg) Overall MMA Record (W-L-D): 8-0-0 Strengths: Very well rounded fighter, very strong Languages Spoken: English

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Why did you start training for fighting?  I started training MMA three years ago.  It seemed like it would be fun, and now I’m making a career out of it.

What ranks and titles have you held? None

Do you have any heroes? None

What is your favorite technique?  D’arce choke (modified anaconda)

What does it mean for you to fight in the WEC?  It’s the culmination of three years of hard work put in at the gym.  It’s my chance to open people’s eyes.

What was your job before you started fighting?  I was, and currently still am, a sales rep for Pepsi cola.

Most memorable professional fight? First fight in WEC. Felt like I made it to the big time. It was great getting a win at that level. I was realizing my dream to fight in the big leagues and I realized that I belonged.

What was your most challenging professional fight? Will Riberio - had great hands and was a well rounded opponent. He's a gamer. All around challenge. Great win for me.

Did you compete in any other sport at college or professional level? No

Who were your training partners for this fight? I went to ATT in Florida for two weeks. I brought up Micah Miller from ATT to train with me at the HardCore Gym in Athens for three weeks. I have great partners at the HardCore Gym - including Stephen Ledbetter, Jeff Bedard, Chad Schaffer.

Did you put more emphasis towards a fighting style or adjust your training to prepare for your opponent? My main goal is to make sure that I'm physically and mentally ready for the fight. For this fight I increased my cardio work and I’m prepared to go 5 rounds. I don't focus too much on any one style. My style is MMA. I do it all.

What, other than WINNING, are you using for motivation for the fight? The fact that all of my family and friends will be watching and I don't want them to see me get beat up. Another motivating factor is that I am fighting a guy that many consider to be one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world. I want the challenge of fighting and testing myself against the best in the world because I believe that I am one of the best fighters in the world.

What is your favorite thing about this sport? The fact that it is a one on one sport. There are really no excuses when you lose; you can't pass the blame to someone else. I like having the pressure on my shoulders.

How long do you see yourself staying in this sport? As long as possible. I feel great. I think I'm a durable fighter. I don't see an end anytime soon. I want to do this for as long as I can. This is my life.

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