↵Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): Kendall Grove is your upcoming UFC 112 opponent. He is extremely tall and lanky and has a big reach. How do you deal with those attributes from a technical standpoint?
↵Mark Munoz: It’s not a secret. I’m a wrestler and I’m looking to take him to the ground and pound him out. I want to neutralize his length by slipping and parrying his punches and kicks, get in close, and take him down.
↵Derek Bolender (MMAmania.com): We know Grove is dangerous off his back as he showed in his fight with Jake Rosholt. Does this force you to be extra cautious with your movements and your strikes if you find yourself in his guard?
↵Mark Munoz: I think you always need to be cautious with whoever you fight. Bruce Lee said it best, “Fighting has to have a perfect balance between instinct and control.” The only way to be prepared is to practice the right techniques until you get it right and it becomes instinct. That’s where your control comes into play.
MMA Mania Interviews UFC 112’s Mark Munoz
↵↵- MMA Mania catches up with Mark Munoz to discuss his UFC 112 fight with Kendall Grove
↵Munoz has rebounded very well from getting knocked out by Matt Hamill in his UFC debut. He transformed from a guy who was just going to be someone’s highlight reel KO to a guy who looks like he could be a future champion. Go to MMA Mania and check out the rest of the interview.
See More:
