I've been around fighters enough to know that you have to be able to give 100 percent of your effort and time into training for a sport.
Shawn TompkinsThe strange part of MMA is that you lose one or two fights and people start to question you but he was on top for so long and it was purely his striking that made him so good. Nobody can step backwards and knock someone out as well as Chuck Liddell can.
Shawn TompkinsIf I had train someone to fight Anderson Silva that would probably be my biggest challenge yet as far as being prepared for a striker.
Shawn TompkinsI think when it comes to Anderson Silva, it comes down to his speed, his distance and his timing are impeccable. They are second to none and that's what makes him dangerous.
Shawn TompkinsI look at B.J. Penn as one of the best boxers in the business. He's got one of the best jabs around.
Shawn TompkinsI'm proud of them and I am happy to see that the Frank Mir that we all wanted to see back in the day is truly here and I think he's here to say. I have a really good friend in his trainer, Ken Hahn at Striking Unlimited and I'm glad that they're getting the respect that they deserve now.
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