I remember getting out of bed one night and standing at the top of the stairs because I heard my brother and dad come home. Nick: I was two years old and my family lived in Rockland in what we call "The White House". I love hanging out with my dog, Ninja, surfing the net on sites like Fail Blog, and just hanging out with my girlfriend, Jen. I am always trying to stay updated on current events. I love spending time learning about the newest advances in technology, which is hard because the world is changing so fast. Nick: Other than mixed martial arts, I'm basically a geek. He'd get me to go for morning runs with him, which I hated! My dad gave me a lot of life advice and tried to make me a good person.ĭarrick: Outside of MMA, what are your other interests?
He was an older brother, so he would push me to train harder. My brother and I did Tae Kwon Do together. Nick: I suppose my brother and my dad were both a great influence to me while I was growing up. To finally pull it off in training, or competition, makes me feel great.ĭarrick: Who are some of the people that greatly influenced you while growing up?
Also, when I've been drilling a certain move over and over. I always feel amazing with a sense of accomplishment after the workout is over. When I'm able to continue past the point where my body and mind just want me to give up. Nick: The feeling I get from pushing myself. I couldn't be happier.ĭarrick: What brings you the most fulfillment out of martial arts? What are your thoughts about this upcoming match? He is also a master at creating game plans.ĭarrick: Your next scheduled fight is against Joseph Sandoval on January 20th. This guy was much older than all of his competitors and was able to stay competitive until retirement. I also have a lot of respect for Randy Couture. I really respect his work ethic, as well as his ability to take his desire/dream and make his whole life committed to it. Nick: I respect Georges St-Pierre (GSP) because he is the best. Be patient.ĭarrick: Who are a few of the people in the sport that you highly respect? Be quiet, don't talk trash in the gym, and just train.
No problem." Those are the people that end up quitting real soon because reality sets in that this sport is tough. There are people that go into the gym thinking, "Oh, I'll just train for a few months and then I'll be fighting. I started competing and eventually began thinking about mixed martial arts.ĭarrick: Do you have any words of advice for other individuals looking to compete in MMA? I was bored of simply going to the gym and lifting weights, so I decided to take up Jiu-Jitsu. Nick: I just basically wanted to do something fun while at university.
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At the time of this interview, his next scheduled match is against Joseph Sandoval in the Ultimate Fighting Championship at UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. Miller on January 20th, 2012.ĭarrick: What was the road that led you to professional mixed martial arts competition? Nick "The Ninja of Love" Denis is a professional mixed martial artist who has competed in organizations such as King of the Cage, Aggression MMA, Sengoku, Wreck MMA, and APEX Championship Fighting. 10 Questions with Nick Denis (by Darrick Patrick)
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