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Exclusive Interview with MMA Veteran Brian Ebersole




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Ebersole: Fedor wins 7 of 10 right now, but three years ago...Randy wins 6 of 10 I believe.

MMAFightLine.com: If you had the choice to fight anyone, who would it be and why?

Ebersole: Frank Shamrock. Because I love him, and I could live with myself if he beat me. Plus, it would make me famous, and maybe land us on a highlight reel for years to come.

Besides Frank, maybe Bob Sapp. I think I'd do just fine. And again, famous and highlight reels........................

MMAFightLine.com: In the IFL, you were with Frank Shamrock’s team. Do you still train with him at all when you are in the US?

Ebersole: I haven't been able to travel back to the US since moving to Australia, save my cousin’s Illinois wedding. I would love to have the flexibility and resources to train with Frank and the team before bouts. But I don’t' have that luxury unfortunately, as I have teaching commitments here in Perth, WA. Leaving for too long would not sit well with my team, boss, or myself for that matter. But I do hope to take a holiday and see my family and my "mma family" sometime early '09.

MMAFightLine.com: Frank has announced several upcoming fights against Ken Shamrock and Cung Le. How do you think he matches up against both of them?

Ebersole: He's a phenomenal athlete, so not too many can match him there. Cung isn't tough enough to beat Frank. He can wrestle and he has kicks, but not a complete game. He has the information on the game, as his camp at American Kickboxing Academy is strong. But having it in your head and having your body "know" something are two different things. He'll find himself thinking too much vs. Frank, and Frank will take advantage.

Vs. Ken. Well, has Ken had a real fight in the last two years??? Just dobbed one in the UK, from all accounts. Dobbed one vs. Franklin in the UFC. I know he went at Tito, but he was hopelessly outmatched as he could never get past a wrestling match with Ortiz. I think Frank would keep him standing and punish him for all the B.S. he was put through as a young boy at the Lion's Den. I didn't think Frank would ever consider fighting Ken, but I can see why he'd want a crack at him in a public forum. Ken deserves the beating Frank could give.....

MMAFightLine.com: What are your thoughts on the IFL?

Ebersole: Not too sure what to think of them, as they've re-structured everything. The '07 set-up was great to me. I love the team concept. And they treated the fighters very well. Purse, accommodation, food allowance, professional interviews, and a great production. We'll see what the changes bring for them, as they continue to find themselves as an organization. There certainly are enough talented fighters to make an interesting year.

MMAFightLine.com: Any other news you’d like to get out there?

Ebersole: I've found a great place, here in Perth. With my knowledge and experience in MMA, Fitness n Fight Centre's training facilities, and the networking I've done---I have a great situation for fighters to come train. I'd like to start advertising Fight Camps/Training Camps.

Housing, training, possibility for work, and certainly for professional bouts are all available. Whether from Australia or overseas, beginning or experienced, there's a place for you here (short term or long term) to improve your skill set and learn about the game. Let alone, have a bit of a "working holiday".

MMAFightLine.com: Any sponsors you’d like to plug?

Ebersole: I'd like to thank VAS, for there support. I'd met the family behind the company during my first months in Australia, and have come to respect all that they stand for. They're truly patrons of the art. They put in much more than they receive, by sponsoring individual fighters and entire events. They've helped Australian MMA from behind the scenes, and without their support some of Australia's larger shows may not be around today.

www.vas.tv grab a T-shirt folks.......

MMAFightLine.com: Brian, I’d like to thank you again for speaking with me. Any final words for your fans?

Ebersole: I'm sorry. They won't let me compete without the shorts, or I would. I've tried to seek an organization with "looser standards", but nobody is willing to budge. You'll just have to look out for locker room footage, floating around the internet. It's there, where are you???

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