Next MMA Fighter

We got the opportunity to speak with John Quieroz about his fight with Byron Bloodworth.

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John, you’re undefeated coming into this fight. How do you feel?

I feel good and skinny. I’m in great shape and feel confident in my skills.

You train at X3 Sports now, tell us a little bit about your back ground and training going into this fight.

I been doing three a days for the past week. Rob Jacobs as my strength and
conditioning trainer and Toni Tucci as my MMA coach. Also having Donavan
Panone as my wrestling coach and Ranieri Paica as my BJJ coach. With tons
of training partners its been a tough training camp. I feel 100% ready. My
background is no mystery. Everyone knows that i am a ground fighter with
tons of cardio.

How has X3 improved your game?

Like I said before, they have great coaching staff. They been pushing me
hard to be ready for this fight. Between cardio and skills they have raised
my skills to another level.

You used to be at KnuckleUP and actually trained with your opponent Byron Bloodworth. How is your relationship with him going into this fight?

It is good friends. We have emailed each other back and forth making sure to
have a good show. We are both professionals and we plan on bringing the
best out of each other. This fight has been on my mind for a while.

If you could pick a pro in a major promotion that most accurately reflects your style, who would that be and why?

GSP. He has the same style as me so that is the best to describe my style.

Tell us about your goals for your professional fighting career.

I would like to get to the WEC and be one of the top contenders for the
belt.

Is there anyone you would like to thank going into this fight?
All my trainers and training partners as well as my family. Also my
girlfriend that had to put up with all my weight cutting.

Good luck to you and we’ll see you on Saturday.