Q&A with Tom Kong Watson

Following on from the hugely successful Q&As with some of the worlds top athletes and sportsmen/ women, I am pleased to announce another great coup for 606v2.

After discussions, I have managed to get Tom Kong Watson to agree to answer your questions.

Tom "Kong" Watson (born 13 July 1982 in Southampton) is an English mixed martial artist, currently fighting at middleweight and training at Tristar Gym in Montreal, Canada and Jackson's Submission Fighting in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is known for his unorthodox entrances, dancing to the ring in a gorilla mask.

Further details about his career to date can be seen here:

Spoiler:

He has an excellent win record of 14 from 18 pro MMA fights, with his last win coming against former Pride legend Murilo "Ninja" Rua.

He is widely regarded as the best British MMA Fighter outside of the UFC and next faces UFC legend Frank Trigg at Bamma 7 in Birmingham. His most high profile fight, came against Alex Reid, which he won convincingly.

I am sure you have many questions that you would like to ask Tom, so please leave them below.

And as with the rules of most combat sports....Lets keep it clean!

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What's your favourite submission move you like to use?

Are there any current WWE stars that you think could make a successful switch to MMA?

I will start with the obvious one:

Do you think you will ever fight in the UFC?
What does a typical day of a MMA athlete look like?
What has been your best victory in your opinion?

Who in your opinion is the best middleweight in the world at the moment?

In your fight against Murilo "Ninja" Rua you showcased your excellent striking skills and kicks.
In Frank Triggs fights against John "The White Mike Tyson" Phillips Triggs pretty much instantly took down the notoriously good striker Phillips and proceeded to win via ground and pound. Do you suspect Triggs will adopt a similar game plan in your fight? And if so have you been training more specifically on take down defense / working off your back in training?

After your fight with Alex Reed you posted a statement on line telling people that you were having contractual disputes with BAMMA (I know you posted since then the good news that that was all sorted out).

Have you re-negotiated contracts with BAMMA since then? And you would be open to talks with one of the Zuffer promotions?

What is your favourite MMA fight?

What fight would you most like to see in MMA today?

Do you need a second job?

How much weight do you cut before a fight?

His opinion on Silva vs GSP?

I understand you train with Brian Stann.
Do you have a prediction of the Brian Stann Vs Chael Sonnen fight?

Where do you prefer fighting, In the UK or abroad?

Do you have more than 1 of them Gorilla masks that you wear going down to the cage? And if so can I have one as a souvenir? ;-)

Do you have any pre-fight superstitions?

Are there any sports/hobbies you enjoy away from MMA?

What is the biggest piece of advise you would give to yourself when you were starting out in MMA?

Also which is harder training or weight cutting?

A question from David Bargh on Twitter:

why does he think he has not been picked up by one of the bigger mma promotions yet.

What did you think of Alex Reid's latest fight against Jason Barrett?

If you could fight any mixed martial artist (active or retired) who would it be and at what stage in their career?

This was sent to Tom last week - still no answer but will post as soon as he comes back to us.