Interview with Charlie Brenneman

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Interview with UFC: Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman who holds a professional mixed martial arts record of 15 wins and 5 losses. He will be competing at Valley Fight League 40 January 19th at the Jaffa Shrine in Altoona, Pennsylvania

How did you get in to the sport?
It was a natural transition from wrestling

What's your favorite strike/submission to use in any fight?
I'm a big fan of ground and pound

Who is your biggest inspiration?
My inspiration comes from within.

Which team are you training with in preparation for your next bout?
AMA Fight Club

What is your favorite aspect of MMA? (grappling, striking, clinch work, etc.)
I love the close quarters - wrestling, grappling, clinch

What does it mean (for you) to be a fighter?
It really doesn't mean a certain thing, it is just what I am; the job and life I chose.

What separates you from every other fighter
No one else has my mind and heart.

What do you want to be remembered for at the end of your career?
To be a fighter who maximized every bit of talent he was given.

Thus far what is your greatest accomplishment in the sport?
Beating rick story live on national tv as the UFC Co-Main event

Your nickname is "The Spaniard" how did you get your nickname?
I was a spanish major in college, and former spanish teacher.

How do you spend your time when you're not training for a fight?
I enjoy being w/ my family as much as possible. i live in nj, so I get home to PA as much as possible.

Were your family and friends supportive when you decided to enter the world of MMA?
Yeah, I've been fortunate to have a very good support system the entire way through my athletic career.

Whats your gameplan for 2013?
My plan is to start a new career at a new weight

1/9/13 6:38 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
yellow wrkahlc 52 Member Since: 6/9/12 Posts: 5809	He could do work at 155. Hope to see him back in the UFC real soon. You have ignored this user.

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Kostakio 510 Member Since: 1/16/05 Posts: 51756	yellow wrkahlc - He could do work at 155. Hope to see him back in the UFC real soon. Agreed. You have ignored this user.

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Lord Humoungous Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 6682	He's fighting one of my former "former cause i don't really trane UFC anymore" training partners in Eric Irvin Jan 19th. Trained with Eric through his Amateur Career and he's a tough dude. Big opportunity for Eric if he can pull the upset. You have ignored this user.

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yellow wrkahlc 52 Member Since: 6/9/12 Posts: 5823	Your former "former cause i don't really trane UFC anymore" training partner, Eric Irvin, is in for a tough fight. Charlie comes back to the UFC at 155 by the end of 2013 with 3 consecutive wins behind him. Calling it now. You have ignored this user.

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RenegadeBoxing Member Since: 12/29/11 Posts: 4	Charlie is a very talented athlete and I expect to see him back in the UFC very soon, does anyone know if Valley Fight League will be showing the fight live online? You have ignored this user.

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Stea1th Member Since: 7/7/10 Posts: 1673	Boring fighter, not a fan of blanket fighters. You have ignored this user.

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i remember halloween 63 Member Since: 5/23/12 Posts: 158	Stea1th - Boring fighter, not a fan of blanket fighters. Nothing against Charlie personally, but this. You have ignored this user.

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Hikikomori Member Since: 11/23/11 Posts: 992	Called out Jones like a shill and got cut. You have ignored this user.

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Kostakio 510 Member Since: 1/16/05 Posts: 51775	My God that hair! I'm jealous. :( You have ignored this user.

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mmavixen 746 Member Since: 12/28/10 Posts: 7431	I love the Spaniard. He's a complete swetheart and his spanish is REALLY good. I'd love to see him back in the UFC. You have ignored this user.

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Garv 187 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 73487 Fightersbook.com, Get Connected	Cool dude, excellent fighter. You have ignored this user.

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abick23 Member Since: 4/19/11 Posts: 22	Rolled with Charlie a couple weeks ago , he is a monster at 155 You have ignored this user.

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abick23 Member Since: 4/19/11 Posts: 23	Rolled with Charlie a couple weeks ago , he is a monster at 155 You have ignored this user.

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