Getting To Know... Bola Omoyele

By Dean Parr

Bola Omoyele is a 30 year-old welterweight who holds a professional record of 6-1. Hot off a 98-second win over the previously unbeaten Warren Kee, many are predicting big things for the London-based scrapper, who has won his last five fights inside the first stanza. He took the hotseat for this week’s ‘Getting To Know…’

Age started MMA: 27.
Gym you train at: Team Titan and American Top Team.
Background in Martial Arts/Sport before MMA: Football and boxing.
First memory in MMA: Rashad Evans vs. Chuck Liddell at UFC 88.
Best MMA Memory: Jon Jones vs. 'Shogun' Rua.
Funniest MMA memory: Recently I watched my mate Pat Hill have his first amateur fight at a show in Chelmsford. It reminded me of a ‘Cyborg’ fight.
Toughest fighter fought: On paper, Warren Kee.
Average training routine: Twice a day; morning and night.
Inspirations: God.
Favourite MMA fighter past: BJ Penn and Matt Hughes.
Favourite MMA fighter present: Jose Aldo.
Best MMA fight seen: Jose Aldo vs. Mark Hominick at UFC 129.
Pre fight routine: Relaxing at home watching TV and football.
Top three songs: I couldn't say.
Favourite book: 'Killing Pablo' by Mark Bowden.
Favourite film: 'Once Upon A Time In America.'
Favourite holiday destination: Dubai.
Favourite food when in training: Venezuelan food.
Favourite food when out of training: Steak from TGI Friday's.
What car do you drive: Audi S5 but I drive a few as I'm sponsored by a car company.
Day job as well as MMA: Full time MMA.
Which football team do you support: Arsenal.
Sports you enjoy apart from MMA: Football, rugby and boxing.
Next fight: June or August.