Like to say hello.

[Ian The Machine Freeman]

Just a quick line to say hello to all the forum members out
there.

Sorry I have not been on until now, but I've been a little busy with my training schedule.

I would like to start chatting with you guy's, so if you have anything to fire at me then please feel free.

Regards, Ian 'The Machine' Freeman.

[duchman]

Great to have you here!

ian i dont no if you remember me but i'm MASTERTHAI from the underground.

[AtletaDoMataLeao]

Excellent site!

To those who don't know Ian, he has fought in 3 UFC competitions to date.
He's currently nursing some busted ribs but hopes to be back in action very soon.

I'd like to say he's worth his weight in gold to Choke Athletic.
It's also a nice touch him making that point of contact with everyone out here.

Ian, I'd like to know more about your fight stable. I know that we're all going over to Russia soon, but I'd like to hear what kind of training the guys are are doing with you??
I understand that the Russian fighters are tough people.

Paul@AtletaDoMataLeao

[EJ]

Great to have you here, Ian.

I saw your win over Tedd Williams... great fight.

What is your fighting/martial arts background, and how is the UK fight scene????

[Ian The Machine Freeman]

Boy's in Russia.

Thanks for the welcome guy's.

To keep you informed, I have three guy's fighting in Russia in the M-1 Mixed Fight on the 11th November 2000.

Carl simpson - 4 man tourney - under 90kg.
Colin Sexton - 4 man tourney - over 90kg.
Simon Barnett- heavyweight superbout.

As for myself, I train a little Jiu jitsu in Britain, but most of my style is pure Vale Tudo. I like the Ground & Pound side of fighting. I'm still new at the game, but getting better by the day.

Thanks again.

[YeLLa-TiGeR]

Welcome, its cool to have pro fighters in our forum!

[Jimmy23]

ok man,now that youve identified yourself as a pro you've asked for it,be ready for inumerable questions and brain picking!You have been warned!

[Underdog]

FREEMAN IS DA MAN!!!!

Hi Ian; It's great to have you here; wow, right with Duchman, Myself and Filippo you are Now a proud member of the renowed "European Mousel's gang" WELCOME!

I have the outmost respect for you, right now it seems that Englad is leading the MMA way in europe: it's the only other place where Ruas Vale Tudo has spread nicely (I'm a RVT student from Italy).

BTW; if you forum brothers are intersted inchecking some info on the machine and some other tough england guy go to:

http://www.Geocities.com/unlicensed2000/

[SweepEm]

Welcome!

It's always great to have an athlete here and not the wanna be's. HA!

[Ronin]

SweepEm, who are you calling a wannabe?

I won a karate trophy once, when I was 15!

Ian the Machine, it is good to have you here. We will try not to drive you insane, as happens all too often on "other" forums.

[duchman]

lol underdog!


Ian Machine,
Do you train in londen?

[Ryu (non-working password]

Hello, and welcome.

I don't compete, but I train, and am a fan, of good ground and pound. It's a pleasure to have you on the board.

Take care,
Ryu

[dan downard]

Welcome aboard.And let me be the first to start with the questions.
What do you feel are the major differances between BJJ and Vale Tudo?
Also, you said you liked ground and pound.Does this mean that you would stay in the guard and strike?Or do you try and pass the guard ?

[Ian The Machine Freeman]

RESPECT

Hi guy's,

It's nice to get respect from you all, thank you.

dan downard : I have trained in BJJ and Vale Tudo. I have trained with a great deal of top fighters in the world including the Gracie, Machado & Ruas.

You ask if there is a difference between BJJ and Vale Tudo?
All I can say is BJJ is very skilled as too is Vale Tudo, thats why I train at both. Each has it's own purpose for fighting and with me doing No Holds Barred, it fits in just nice.

If however, I was just grappling and not striking, then it would be BJJ for me, as Vale Tudo incorporates knees to the head on the ground, elbows to the face, etc, etc.

So, to be honest, there is non that is better than the other as every Martial Art has it's own benifit and style.

[AtletaDoMataLeao]

Up to you........

Ian
If you had the choice of fighting anyone out there, who'd be top of your list?

Paul