Frank Shamrock shares his thoughts on his fight with Cung Le, his broken arm, and rumors of his wife going into early labor.
I've always been a fan of Frank Shamrock. While I particularly did not like his game plan of standing toe to toe with Cung Le, he was a man of his word and kept the fight standing. Of course I would have just prefered Frank take it to the ground and get the win.
Surprisingly, I did think Frank was holding his own the first couple rounds and starting to turn the tables in his favor in the 3rd. Until, the break. You could tell the way Frank was hold his arm and how his punches were landing that something was broke and his right hand was now going to be ineffective.
I have never been much of a Cung Le fan. However, his win over Frank has given me a respect for Le’s skills. I’m sure he will be a good Champion. Congratulations.
I wish Frank a speedy and full recovery and look forward to seeing him mixing it up in the cage soon.
Getting to know Roxanne Modafferi
1/31/2008
Born in Delaware, Roxanne Modafferi is a graduate from the University of Massachusetts. With a degree in Japanese Language and Literature, Roxanne resides in Kanagawa Japan teaching English.
A teacher, writer, BJJ/ Grappling enthusiast, Roxy is also a professional MMA fighter that boasts an mma record of 11-4. Roxanne is an enthusiatic writer. Currenlty working on two books, a daily blogger, and has had articles published in mma publications such as Bodyguard and Full Contact Fighter.
As busy as she is on a daily basis wearing her many hats, or cool socks, there is one sock that never gets changed; this girl wants to fight. Her goal: to be the best female mma fighter in the world.
MMAFO: Roxy, how are you? How are you enjoying things in Japan? Roxy: I am great. I love living in Japan, my work, my training, the food, everything. Well, almost.
MMAFO:What first sparked your interest in MMA and fighting? Roxy:Well, I have always loved competitive sports, and really got into Judo as the ‘\gentle-way ’ of fighting. From there, I was influenced by my Judo friends to try BJJ, watch the UFC, and then finally, try MMA.
MMAFO: My goal has always been to go and fight in Japan. Having trained and competed in the US, and then moving to Japan, what is the biggest differences in the training? In the fight organizations? Roxy: I moved to Japan just before MMA exploded in the US. I watched the first Ultimate Fighter season on TV my senior year in college, so I think things are different in the States now than three years ago. Training wise, it’s really case by case. I’m part of Wajitsu Keishukai, the biggest dojo network with the most pros training in one place in Japan. That being said, the sparring is out of this world. But the downside is that I don’t feel like I get the personal attention I need. As for fight organizations, it’s easy to find live shows to go to. It’s so easy to live a life surrounded my MMA and martial arts, if you’re looking for it. It’s not as easy to find fights over here. Not many women my size!
MMAFO: What female MMA fighters do you look up to? Roxy:I look up to Megumi Fuji a lot. Her technique is out of this world, and she’s the most friendly person I know.
MMAFO: Laura Dauguste; You have recently just called out Laura for a rematch. Why? Roxy:Long ago, I knew I wanted to someday get in the ring, but when I first saw Laura fight an MMA match, a kind of fire exploded into life inside me. As I watched her enter the ring in Reality Fighting, I knew that I had to hurry up and train so I could face her. She was my goal. Years later, I finally got the chance, but I lost. It crushed me because I didn’t feel like I showed the best of myself. I need one more chance to make things right. Laura is impossible to get a hold of and sign to fight, and the more time passes, the more likely it is for her to retire. She’s married with a child, in her early thirties. Maybe she retired already! I can’t stand it!! I’m just sitting here in Japan twiddling my thumbs, not being signed, and Laura is MIA.
MMAFO: What has been your toughest fight? Roxy:I had a hard time fighting Laura because I felt like my body just wasn’t listening to me. Tara LaRosa was my other hardest fight physically.
MMAFO: Women’s MMA has come a long way. However, there are still a lot of fans that want nothing to do with women fighting. What do you say to them? Roxy: Everyone’s entitled to their own opinions. However. I just ask that you be open minded and watch pro women fight AT LEAST ONCE. And if you watch someone who’s fighting their first fight, realize they’re amateur, just like guys. It’s not that all women aren’t at the same level as guys, but more like there are LESS women on the same high level.
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