Pro MMA Fighters discuss Comic Book Characters (by Darrick Patrick)

When most people think of individuals who are familiar with comic book characters, they usually don't envision trained fighters who could probably dismantle the average person in battle within seconds.  However, for fans of mixed martial arts and comics both, you can see a correlation between the reality of true fighting and the fantasy of a costumed fighter.

If our reality mimicked that of a comic book universe, without superpowers, it'd be a safe bet that some of the heroes and villains with decent careers would come from the world of professional mixed martial arts.  Of course, lots of military, law enforcement, and others highly trained in combat could prosper as these types of individuals too.  Basically anyone with the skills and knowledge to overpower the majority of people would have a chance to succeed as a real-life version of the archetypal comic book character.

I talked to thirty professional mixed martial artists who have appeared in various organizations such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Strikeforce, Bellator, King of the Cage, Maximum Fighting Championship, Cage Warriors, and many more.  This is their take on fantasy characters that they can possibly find themselves identifying with.

What comic book character do you relate to most?

Art Santore: I am most like Venom, who fights for good, but has a touch of that menace still in him.

Dave Yost: Definitely Wolverine.  He's the coolest under pressure and has very little regard for authority.  I can relate.

Elvis Sinosic: Groo the Wanderer.  Groo is just trying to be himself and live his life with his loved ones.  Though in the process, he gets into a lot of mischief.  A funny, light-hearted comic.  If you haven't read it, you should check it out.

Jesse Bowen: I think I relate most to my favorite ninja turtle, Michelangelo.  He always runs his mouth and talks a lot, but when it's time to back it up he can.  If you ask anyone who knows me, I'm very similar.

Dhiego Lima: The Hulk.  (Laughs)  It's like I save all my anger until fight day.  When the day comes, I turn into a whole different animal and want to hurt somebody.

Louis Taylor: Peter Parker because Mary Jane is always getting him into trouble.

Jared Downing: One has to admire how Doomsday rolls.  If we were genetically engineered to be murdered repeatedly, in an attempt to become immune to death and destruction just so that we could kill Superman, then we would phone it in for the rest of our days too.

Howard Longus: Probably Wolverine or the Punisher because certain events in my past helped shape the way I approach things now.

Chris Manuel: I would say Nightcrawler from the X-Men.  I probably look like him to tell you the truth.  (Laughs)  Teleporting would be a cool power to have.  I sometimes like to teleport from one position to another whenever I fight.

Ronda Rousey: Vegeta from Dragonball Z.  He's got a lot of pride, and is not the most popular guy.  When it comes down to it though, he does whatever he can to get it done.

Dave Kaplan: I like Thor because he has an awesome hammer.

Nathan Murdock: I don't know a whole lot about comics but if there was a hero that just loved having a good time and didn't like taking small matters too seriously, that would be me.  I love to work hard, don't get me wrong, but most superheros are just too serious.  It's probably an extremely stressful job though, so I understand.

Jason Drake: Probably the Punisher because he's a normal guy that's been through some serious shit and came out on top.  Also, he is doing something to better mankind.

Dave Jansen: Wow, this is a toughie.  I guess Fone Bone from Jeff Smith's epic Bone series.  He doesn't have any superpowers and neither do I.  He's on an epic quest and so am I.  Every now and then, I have a run-in with a Rat Thing that I need to put in it's place.  Part of me wants to say Wolverine for this question, but my cuts take weeks to heal.

Ben Henderson: Captain America.

Sheldon Westcott: Garfield, for sure.  I just like to sit and eat.  I can be happy on a couch with some pasta and a TV.

Eric Prindle: I don't really have the opportunity to read many comic books, but I think I'd probably go with Batman.

TJ Waldburger: Ummm...Superman.  Mainly because I like to disguise myself and wear tights.  (Laughs)

Evan DeLong: I like Wolverine's story.  He is able to rise above his situation.  He is also an aggressive person, which of course I can appreciate.

Darrell Montague: I'd say Cyclops from the X-Men because he is a strong, silent leader and he also has trouble with the ladies.  (Laughs)

Mike Ciesnolevicz: I always liked Juggernaut the best.  Honestly though, I'm not a huge comic fan.  So, I'm not one hundred percent sure who I relate to the most.

Chad George: I'd have to say Homer Simpson.  I know he's not exactly a comic book character but c'mon, I think he counts.  Homer is my mirror image.  He is horrible at most things in life but somehow always manages to end up on top.  We both can agree on many topics of the world.  He's very true on what he stands for, even if it makes absolutely no sense.  If I say a word that's not a real word, I'm pretty sure he would understand it.  I mean if I said it, then it must be a word, right?

Erik Koch: Well, I don't really relate to any of them, but my favorite is Magneto.  He is a beast!

Keith Wisniewski: Groo The Wanderer.  His series is actually the only comic book I've ever read.

William Romero: The Incredible Hulk.  The reason being is that if I snap, you're all fucked!  (Laughs)

Eddie Wineland: I'm not big into comics, but my favorites were always Wolverine and Deadpool.

Roxanne Modafferi: Unfortunately, I relate in some ways to the Dragon Ball Z gang.  I say "unfortunately" because they're always getting the living crap kicked out of themselves.  I relate to Vegeta because he feels like he's always being surpassed by his peers, and no matter what he does, he's frustrated he can't reach the level he wants.  I sometimes feel like Krillin because he gets physically beat up a lot.  Also, like Gohan who can work hard, see the fruits of his efforts, kick butt, and get recognition and fame.

Ted Worthington: The Silver Surfer is like me in a way.  He wants to be left alone and is a very powerful person who is not to be messed with.

Lucas Gamaza: I don't know that I relate to him, but I always liked Wolverine.  He is always super pissed and comes back from an ass-whooping to beat the shit out of the baddest villains.  He also smokes, drinks, and is a womanizer.

Tristan Yunker: Well, I don't know if there is such a character as "AWESOME-Man", but I'm pretty sure that if there were, his stories would be based on me.

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10 Questions With Phillipe Nover (by Darrick Patrick)

Phillipe "The Filipino Assassin" Nover is a professional mixed martial artist who has competed in organizations such as the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Ring of Combat, Hoosier Fight Club, and Combat Zone.  He also appeared on the eighth season of the television show The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir.  At the time of this interview, his next scheduled match is against Marcin Held in Bellator Fighting Championships at BFC 59 on November 26th, 2011.

Darrick: What was the journey that led you to professional mixed martial arts competition?

Phillipe: I've always been competitive.  My parents had me enrolled in martial arts classes ever since I was a child.  I enjoyed it so much and started to challenge myself in tournaments.  Then, one of my training partners had his first MMA bout.  I thought, "If he can do that, so can I."  From that point forward, I was hooked.

Darrick: Do you have any words of advice for other individuals looking to compete in MMA?

Phillipe: My main words of advice is to wrestle.  Start off with wrestling and then learn the other ranges of a fight.  Wrestling is so very important.

Darrick: Who are a few of the people in the sport that you highly respect?

Phillipe: I respect a lot of people in the sport.  My training partners that sacrifice their time and bodies for each other.  My coaches, who I pretty much have to trust with my life.  I also respect guys who made it to the top through hard work.  Just regular guys like myself who inched their way to becoming great through sacrifice and discipline.  Just like the champ, Frankie Edgar.

Darrick: Your next scheduled fight is against Marcin Held on November 26th.  What are your thoughts about this upcoming match?

Phillipe: Held is a tough kid.  He's young, but he sure is good at what he does.  He's good at snapping people's knees and ankles.  With an impressive 11-2 record, I'm not taking him lightly.  I'm training harder and, even more so, training smarter.  This is a great test for me, especially since it will be my first MMA fight televised since I left the UFC.

Darrick: What brings you the most fulfillment out of martial arts?

Phillipe: I love training and I love fighting.  When I train each day and learn new moves while trying new things, my mind is so focused and I'm truly having fun.  I forget about everything in life.  I enter into a new world when I train.  Even more so when I fight.  It is the ultimate fulfillment.  The rush and the energy measures beyond anything the average person can fathom.

Darrick: Who are some of the people that greatly influenced you while growing up?

Phillipe: I looked up to my parents while growing up.  My mother and father are very hardworking, even to this day.  They instilled in me at a young age the value of money, hard work, and how having a good education will pay off.

Darrick: Outside of MMA, what are your other interests?

Phillipe: I'm also a nurse, as everyone already knows.  I enjoy it too though.  I work in Cardiac Cath, basically assisting doctors in saving people's lives during a heart attack or helping to prevent a heart attack.  I love what I do.  I'm also into poker, paintballing, StarCraft, movies, food, and cooking.

Darrick: If you were stuck in a bomb shelter for the rest of your life, what three items would you take in with you besides food and water?

Phillipe: Number one would be Arianny Celeste.  Number two is Olivia Munn.  Number three will be...oh, no, wait.  You mean items, not people?  Hmmm, okay then.  The first thing I would take in with me is a computer with really good internet access so I can check my Facebook and tweet all day about how cool my bomb shelter is.  I would also bring a treadmill so that I can work out and make sure my cardio is up to par.  In case there happened to be a zombie apocalypse to go along with the end of the world, I would need to have good lung power to run away from them.  Lastly, I would take a 2012 Star VMAX motorcycle in with me.  Gosh, I always wanted one of these.  It's so badass!  I would turn it on and ride it around my bomb shelter in circles all day long.

Darrick: Tell us something about you that most people don't know.

Phillipe: I've told you everything!  Actually, one thing people might not know about me is that I'm afraid of scary movies.  I'm such a wuss when is comes to scary flicks.  I sometimes even get nightmares!  Tough cage fighter on the outside, but on the inside I'm a sensitive little boy who can't even watch The Sixth Sense alone.  (Laughs)

Darrick: What is your oldest memory?

Phillipe: I can't exactly remember my oldest memory.  It's probably playing Legos with my brother in my old house.  Anything beyond that is a blur.

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You can also check out Phillipe Nover in the following places:

Official Phillipe Nover Website:

http://www.phillipenover.com

Official Phillipe Nover MySpace Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/phillipenover

Official Phillipe Nover Facebook Site:

http://www.facebook.com/people/Phillipe-Nover/594691698

Official Phillipe Nover Facebook Group:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Phillipe-Nover/101634810073

Official Phillipe Nover Twitter Area:

http://www.twitter.com/PhillipeNover

Phillipe Nover on Fight Finder:

http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Phillipe-Nover-7415

Phillipe Nover Photo Gallery at Sherdog.com:

http://www.sherdog.com/pictures/gallery/fighter/7415

10 Questions With Matt Van Buren (by Darrick Patrick)

Matt Van Buren is a professional mixed martial artist who has appeared in organizations such as Bellator Fighting Championships, Fight Night in the Cage, Black and Blue Entertainment, and Washington Combat.  At the time of this interview, his next scheduled match is against Shawn Levesque in Bellator Fighting Championships at BFC 57 on November 12th, 2011.

Darrick: How did you end up competing professionally in mixed martial arts?

Matt: I was kind of hanging with the wrong crowd while growing up.  We got into a lot of trouble and people were going down the wrong path.  I always liked to fight.  I ended up talking to one of my buddies about MMA because he used to fight.  I was looking for something to keep me out of trouble.  I started training, took a few fights, and was hooked.

Darrick: Who are some of the people that greatly influenced you while growing up?

Matt: I wasn't really influenced by people too much when I was younger.  My parents tried to keep me on track.  I was mostly influenced by my friends though, which wasn't the best thing.  (Laughs)

Darrick: Any words of advice for other individuals looking to compete in MMA?

Matt: Don't get discouraged.  I have thought about quitting a million times.  This is a very frustrating sport and very mentally draining.  Keep focused.  I think it's natural for everyone to think about quitting in frustration.  Take a day off and get back in there.

Darrick: Your next scheduled match is against Shawn Levesque on November 12th.  What are your thoughts about this upcoming fight?

Matt: This fight with Shawn is my ticket to a chance of getting into the tournament and making a better life for myself.  I work a dead-end day job and train every spare minute I have.  It's very tough.  I would love to train full-time and to do that I must defeat him.  I'm too motivated right now.  I'm broke and he is in the way of my next meal.  It's a bad fight for him.

Darrick: Who are a few of the people in the sport that you highly respect?

Matt: I have a lot of respect for Randy Couture and the early pioneers who paved the way.  Tito Ortiz and Mauricio "Shogun" Rua really inspire me because they have overcome adversity with very serious injuries.  They are still able to push through and continue to be successful.

Darrick: What brings you the most fulfillment out of martial arts?

Matt: I love the satisfaction of a good workout.  I also enjoy competition.  I strive to be the best at everything, so I enjoy learning new techniques and pushing myself to new limits.

Darrick: Outside of MMA, what are your other interests?

Matt: At this point, I don't really have many interests outside of mixed martial arts.  I barely have time to do laundry.  Going to church on Sunday is about it.

Darrick: What is your oldest memory?

Matt: I think I was in the second grade.  I remember getting into trouble during class and being put in the corner.

Darrick: Tell us something about you that most people don't know.

Matt: There's really not much to tell.  I'm a simple guy.

Darrick: If you were the last person alive on Earth, what do you think you'd do to entertain yourself?

Matt: I'd probably just work out.

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You can also check out Matt Van Buren in the following places:

Official Matt Van Buren Facebook Site:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1774161170

Official Matt Van Buren Facebook Group:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matt-Van-Buren-MMA/167120476648059

Matt Van Buren on Fight Finder:

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Matt Van Buren Photo Gallery at Sherdog.com:

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The majority of my interview work is known via the MMA circuit. Professional mixed martial artists tend to get the most attention from me as far as the interviews go. I can find an appreciation for art on a lot of different levels though, not just within one form. Another interest of mine that I've had since I was three years old is comic books and graphic novels. I'm a sucker for words and visual art.

Delving outside of the fighter interviews, I will now be contributing to Panel Bound. This will be an area where I can shift the focus towards writers and artists, primarily those working professionally within the comic industry. Graphic novels and comic books are perhaps the last frontier for pure freedom and expression, flying under the radar of mass media regulations. An outlaw artform. Somewhere for thinkers and creators to go to push their own boundaries. Or just plain fun, depending on what you're looking for. There's something for everybody.

The first interviews of mine to show up at www.panelbound.com are the five that I did back in 2007 and 2008. Figured it'd be best to get those out to a fresh audience before cranking out some new ones. The following links down below are to those particular interviews. For the new interviews, check in with me at any of my areas online and of course over at Panel Bound.

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David Mack is a professional artist and writer who is widely recognized in the field of comic books. He has done work for titles such as Daredevil, Alias, SE7EN, Avengers, Swamp Thing, White Tiger, Jinx, Grendel, Transmetropolitan, Red Sonja, NYC Mech, and many other books. He may be most well known for his work on his personal title called Kabuki. David Mack has also released his first children's book called The Shy Creatures and has plans to continue with this medium. A film documenting the most in-depth interview ever conducted with David Mack called The Alchemy Of Art was made available by Hero Video Productions and is the winner of multiple prestigious awards.

Mack has also illustrated and designed jazz and rock albums for both American and Japanese Labels (including work for Paul McCartney), painted Tori Amos for her RAINN benifit calendars, designed toys and packaging for companies in Hong Kong, animation art for MTV, ad campaigns for SAKURA art materials, written and designed video games for film director John Woo and Electronic Arts, and contributed the artwork for Dr. Arun Ghandi's essay on the "Culture of Non-Violence". David Mack releases a series of art books as well called Reflections that include sketches, figure drawings, step by step art processes, paintings, etc.

DAVID MACK Interview by Darrick Patrick:

http://panelbound.com/2011/09/05/david-mack-interview-by-darrick-patrick/

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Fred Hembeck is a professional artist and writer who has mainly worked within the comic book format. His work has been seen in DC's "Daily Planet" feature, Marvel Age, The Fantastic Four Roast, Fred Hembeck Destroys The Marvel Universe, and Fred Hembeck Sells The Marvel Universe. Image Comics also released The Nearly Complete Essential Hembeck Archives Omnibus which collects all of his Dateline:@$% comic strips from the Comics Buyers Guide.

FRED HEMBECK interview by Darrick Patrick:

http://panelbound.com/2011/10/17/interview-with-fred-hembeck-by-darrick-patrick/

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Jim Balent is a professional artist and writer who has worked on various comic book titles such as Catwoman, Detective Comics, Green Lantern Corps, Lobo's Big Babe Spring Break Special, Purgatori: The Vampire's Myth, Batman: Batgirl – Frenzy, Evil Ernie: Revenge, The Supernaturals, Red Sonja, and many others. He created his own company called BroadSword Comics where he produces his ongoing series Tarot, Witch of the Black Rose along with his wife Holly Golightly (also known as Holly G!). BroadSword Comics also releases titles such as 3 Little Kittens and School Bites.

JIM BALENT interview by Darrick Patrick:

http://panelbound.com/2011/11/03/10-questions-with-jim-balent-by-darrick-patrick/

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Holly Golightly (also known as Holly G!) is a professional artist and writer who mainly works within the comic book format. She is the vice president of her husband Jim Balent's company called BroadSword Comics as well as the colorist on Tarot, Witch of the Black Rose and the model for Tarot herself. Her project titled School Bites is available as well. Holly G! has also worked on characters/projects such as Vampfire, Cheryl Blossom, Josie And The Pussycats, Betty & Veronica, Cosmo Girl, and Sabrina, The Teenage Witch. She consistently makes contributions to New Witch Magazine and has also done design work for the musician Thomas Dolby.

HOLLY GOLIGHTLY interview by Darrick Patrick:

http://panelbound.com/2011/11/10/10-questions-with-holly-golightly-by-darrick-patrick/

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Mickmo is a professional artist and writer who has worked on various comic book titles such as Furrlough, Milk, Genus, Hit The Beach, and Gold Digger. He has also done work for bands like Punished Earth (in Belgium) for Uxicon Records, The Origin Official Website, and Grenouer (in Russia) for the CD Maximum. Zine and newspaper works include The Pitch, Static Zine, and AEA Zine.

MICKMO interview by Darrick Patrick:

http://panelbound.com/2011/09/29/mickmo-interview-by-darrick-patrick/

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Oh, and I have one interview that doesn't quite fit into any of the aforementioned brackets. So far, I've only interviewed one person who would be known more as a musician than anything else in their professional endeavors. Here's the information on that following piece.

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Chuck D (Carlton Douglas Ridenhour) is a professional musician, author, producer, and lecturer. He may be most known for his work as the frontman for legendary Hip Hop group Public Enemy. Along with Flavor Flav, Terminator X, Professor Griff, and the Bomb Squad, the group helped pave the way for politically conscious rap and is listed on Rolling Stone Magazine's list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. Chuck D has also released a solo project titled Autobiography Of Mistachuck and fronted the band called Fine Arts Militia.

CHUCK D interview by Darrick Patrick:

http://www.publicenemy.com/index.php?page=page2&item=207

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10 Questions With Roger Hollett (by Darrick Patrick)

Roger "The Hulk" Hollett is a professional mixed martial artist who has competed in organizations such as Maximum Fighting Championship, Heat XC, Ringside MMA, Extreme Cage Combat, and Warrior-1 MMA.  At the time of this very short interview, his next scheduled match is against John Hawk in Bellator Fighting Championships at BFC 57 on November 12th, 2011.

Darrick: What was the road that led you to professional mixed martial arts competition?

Roger: I initially came from a boxing background and was introduced to mixed martial arts by my friends.

Darrick: Who are a few of the people in the sport that you highly respect?

Roger: I respect my coaches and teammates.  Without them, I wouldn't be able to do what I do.

Darrick: Do you have any words of advice for other individuals looking to compete in MMA?

Roger: Go study to be a doctor.

Darrick: Your next scheduled fight is against John Hawk on November 12th.  What are your thoughts about this upcoming match?

Roger: John Hawk is in my way of being in the tournament.  He will be made an example of as to what is going to happen to the rest of them.

Darrick: What brings you the most fulfillment out of martial arts?

Roger: Punching and kicking people, as well as the thrill of competition.

Darrick: Who are some of the people that greatly influenced you while growing up?

Roger: My parents, friends, and family.  They stuck beside me in the worst of times.

Darrick: Outside of MMA, what are your other interests?

Roger: Going to the park with my girlfriend and our dogs, watching movies, and slapping people for fun.

Darrick: If you had 24 hours left to live, how would you spend that time?

Roger: I would want to spend that time with the people who helped me live out my dreams.

Darrick: Tell us something about you that most people don't know.

Roger: I work at Wilson Titanium Products.  I'm in the process of getting my welding ticket.

Darrick: What is your oldest memory?

Roger: I'm really not sure, I get hit in the head a lot.

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You can also check out Roger Hollett in the following places:

Official Roger Hollett Facebook Site:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=513098361

Roger Hollett on Fight Finder:

http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Roger-Hollett-15907

Roger Hollett Photo Gallery at Sherdog.com:

http://www.sherdog.com/pictures/gallery/fighter/15907

10 Questions With John Hawk (by Darrick Patrick)

"Big" John Hawk is a professional mixed martial artist who has appeared in organizations such as Bellator Fighting Championships, North American Allied Fight Series, and United Mixed Martial Arts Xtreme Xcitement.  At the time of this short interview, his next scheduled match is against Roger Hollett in Bellator Fighting Championships at BFC 57 on November 12th, 2011.

Darrick: What was the path that led you to competing professionally in mixed martial arts?

John: I wrestled my whole life before starting my college wrestling career at Kent State University.  After that, I started training Jiu-Jitsu for several years.  After winning a lot of grappling tournaments, I took on kickboxing.  Six months later, I had my first amateur mixed martial arts fight.

Darrick: Any words of advice for other individuals looking to compete in MMA?

John: It takes a lot of hard work and training to become a good fighter.  MMA is definitely not as easy as it looks.  (Laughs)

Darrick: Who is someone in the sport that you highly respect?

John: Marcus Marinelli, the head trainer at Strong Style Martial Arts.  He gets every fighter ready and as prepared as possible for each fight.

Darrick: Your next scheduled match is against Roger Hollett on November 12th.  What are your thoughts about this upcoming fight?

John: This is the biggest fight of my career so far.  I'm going to make the most out of it.  I will be the most prepared I've ever been for this fight.

Darrick: What brings you the most fulfillment out of martial arts?

John: Simply the competition.

Darrick: Who are some of the people that greatly influenced you while growing up?

John: Family has always inspired me to succeed.  I also always like to prove my doubters wrong.  Haters are always going to hate, I'm just going to make them hate me even more.

Darrick: Outside of MMA, what are your other interests?

John: I enjoy hanging out with family and friends.  For the most part though, I train all the time.  (Laughs)

Darrick: What is your oldest memory?

John: Sorry, I'm really not sure about that one at the moment.

Darrick: Tell us something about you that most people don't know.

John: Outside of mixed martial arts, I'm probably the biggest teddy bear you'll ever meet.  I pretty much get along with everybody.

Darrick: What moments in your life have you been proudest of so far?

John: Graduating from Kent State University, having great family and friends, and winning the amateur and professional NAAFS heavyweight titles.

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You can also check out John Hawk in the following places:

Official John Hawk Facebook Site:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1738472245

John Hawk on Fight Finder:

http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/John-Hawk-39280

John Hawk Photo Gallery at Sherdog.com:

http://www.sherdog.com/pictures/gallery/fighter/39280