XCFC-What made you start doing MMA?
LEROY FORNOF-At the age of 16. I already had a interest in martial arts. When I
started TaeKwonDo with Shane Dunagan. I quickly gained interest in his knowledge
for MMA and the sport. After my first fight in the sport. I realized that MMA
was the sport for me and have been training ever since.
XCFC-How has your training been going?
LEROY FORNOF-Intense! I honestly don't know how else to describe it. There is so
much more to being a Professional than just the title of it. Shane Dunagan has
taught me that with the merciless intensity of our teams training.
XCFC-How many hours a week do you train?
LEROY FORNOF-Atleast 25 to 30 hours a week.
XCFC-Who are you training with?
LEROY FORNOF-Team Dunagan! Need I say more?
XCFC-How long have you been training there?
LEROY FORNOF-Almost six years now.
XCFC-Whats your current record?
LEROY FORNOF-4-3-0
XCFC-When was your last fight?
LEROY FORNOF-August 23rd, in albuquerque NM.
XCFC-What was the outcome?
LEROY FORNOF-Though I fought strong through each round. The bout wen't to judges
call. I suffered a defeat by decision.
XCFC-Do you want a rematch?
LEROY FORNOF-Some time in the near future. Yes. I may have been physically ready
but I was not mentally.
XCFC-What would you do different in the rematch?
LEROY FORNOF-Not anything I did in the last match, thats for sure! I honestly
can't say. With each bout I mature and reach new levels.
XCFC-When is your next fight?
LEROY FORNOF-September 20th, in lordsburg NM. For XCFC.
XCFC-Who is your opponent?
LEROY FORNOF-Eric Savaadra
XCFC-What can you tell us about him?
LEROY FORNOF-He serves our country and for that I respect him. He seems to me a
respectful character. I honestly have nothing bad to say about the guy.
XCFC-Any words to your opponent?
LEROY FORNOF-Hope your ready to go the distance. Though I may have respect for
you. I am merciless in my pursuit to my ultimate goal.
XCFC-How do you feel being the first pro fight of XCFC?
LEROY FORNOF-Honored. I have been wanting to fight for XCFC for quite some time
now.
XCFC-What are your goals for your MMA career?
LEROY FORNOF-My ultimate goal would be the UFC.
XCFC-Who was your toughest opponent?
LEROY FORNOF-With each fight comes new challenges. I can't really say.
XCFC-Who is your favorite fighter?
LEROY FORNOF-Rich "Ace" Franklin.
XCFC-What kind of advise would you give anyone starting in MMA?
LEROY FORNOF-My first advise would be health. Your health is everything as a
fighter. Train hard and no matter the outcome of each bout. keep pushing forward
and never give up on your goals.
XCFC-Do you have any sponsors?
LEROY FORNOF-Courage Fight Wear. I am currently working on several others.
XCFC-What kind of future do you see for the XCFC?
LEROY FORNOF-A very promising future. A future that I am very honored to be a
part of.
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