Michael "Tomahawk" Thompson will be fighting Kevin Ross on Friday at Lion Fight 16 for the Lion Fight Super Lightweight Title. Thompson is one of Australia's most gifted fighters and will be looking to make a statement in front of American fans on the 4th of July.
With patriotism running high because of Independence Day, Thompson will undoubtedly come into the ring with the American crowd against him. He can easily leave the ring with new fans if he performs how fans that are familiar with him know he can.
Thompson was kind enough to answer a few question about the upcoming fight with Ross. Make sure to check out Michael Thompson vs. Kevin Ross this Friday at Lion Fight 16 on AXS TV.
MTA: You have a Lion Fight title fight coming up on the 4th of July against Kevin Ross, how is training for the fight going?
Michael: The training for Kevin Ross is going really well, trying out different things with training for this fight. Lots of strength and agility work.
MTA: How familiar are you with Kevin as a fighter?
MTA: You have a Lion Fight title fight coming up on the 4th of July against Kevin Ross, how is training for the fight going?
Michael: The training for Kevin Ross is going really well, trying out different things with training for this fight. Lots of strength and agility work.
MTA: How familiar are you with Kevin as a fighter?
Michael: I've study a few of his fights as I do with every fighter I'm matched up with.
MTA: What strengths do you think Kevin brings to the fight?
MTA: What strengths do you think Kevin brings to the fight?
Michael: Kevin is a well-rounded fighter to say the least and always walks forward with a lot of pressure.
MTA: What do you think your biggest strengths will be in the fight?
MTA: What do you think your biggest strengths will be in the fight?
Michael: It's hard to say with this fight cause I have been working on different things, but my hands would have to be up there.
MTA: Is jet lag something you are worried about since there is a 17 hour difference from Australia to Las Vegas?
MTA: Is jet lag something you are worried about since there is a 17 hour difference from Australia to Las Vegas?
Michael: Not at all, I'm there 5 days before the fight and that will be plenty of time to adjust.
MTA: You are fighting Kevin on America's Independence Day, so patriotism will definitely be high on fight night. How does the crowd affect you in fights? Does it fuel you more knowing that almost everyone is rooting against when you are fighting in someone's backyard?
MTA: You are fighting Kevin on America's Independence Day, so patriotism will definitely be high on fight night. How does the crowd affect you in fights? Does it fuel you more knowing that almost everyone is rooting against when you are fighting in someone's backyard?
Michael: Yes I'm expecting to have minimal support from the crowd so that won't effect my confidence or anything. It'll drive me to fight harder to win the crowd over. So win/win.
MTA: You are one of Australia's top talents. If you could pick an Australian Muay Thai dream team to take on the world, what four fighters in addition to yourself would you have as part of it?
MTA: You are one of Australia's top talents. If you could pick an Australian Muay Thai dream team to take on the world, what four fighters in addition to yourself would you have as part of it?
Michael: I would choose Nathan "Carnage" Corbett, Dane Daddykool, Toby Smith, Caley Reece.
MTA: Can we get a prediction for your fight with Kevin?
MTA: Can we get a prediction for your fight with Kevin?
Michael: It's hard to say as anything can happen in a fight, but one thing is certain, It'll be an absolute war.
MTA: What fight would you consider the biggest in your career thus far?
MTA: What fight would you consider the biggest in your career thus far?
Michael: I think it would have to be the CMT fight against Pornsaneh, but i think this next fight will be up there!
MTA: Any words for your supporters?
MTA: Any words for your supporters?
Michael: I'd like to thank my sponsors Punish fight gear and nutrition, Templars code, Eight ball media, and Eco electrics for their continuing support! Thanks to the awesome people from Ironfist Muay Thai for getting me prepared for this fight.
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