Mike Lemaire (@MikeLemaire) turned pro earlier this year and has gone 3-0. He will look for his fourth victory when he takes on Baoming Li at the WCK Muay Thai: Matter of Pride event this upcoming weekend in Las Vegas. The Melchor Menor trained fighter has shown some big power in his fights and looks to continue the trend for his upcoming fight. Mike was kind enough to take some time from his training schedule to answer a few questions for Muay Thai Authority.
MTA: Mike you have a fight against Baoming Li at WCK Muay Thai’s: Matter of Pride on November 11th in Las Vegas. How has training been going for the fight?
Mike: Training has been going great, I am healthy, this will be my fourth fight in six months so I have been staying in shape.
MTA: You will be representing Team WCK against Team WuLinFeng. Are you familiar with your opponent at all?
Mike: I am familiar with my opponent he faced one of my teammates before. I know he is very technical and aggressive and so am I so it will be a great match up.
MTA: You are coming off a victory at K-1 and have gone 3-0 since turning pro earlier in the year. As a fighter how do you try and evolve each fight?
Mike: I am very critical of myself and always expect so much more of myself because I know I have the skills. On the other hand I feel myself growing as a fighter and learning every time I step in the ring so I think every time you will see me fight I will be a better fighter. Me and my coach are working on where I need improvement. But seeing yourself getting better is an amazing feeling.
MTA: WuLinFeng’s rules a similar to K-1, what do you prefer to fight K-1 rules of full rules Muay Thai?
Mike: I am a Muay Thai fighter at heart and will always be. My best weapons are my knees and elbows so therefore I prefer fighting full Muay Thai rules. With that being said, I like to fight, and I like the challenge of facing different fighting styles.
MTA: When you fight K-1 rules as opposed to full rules, how much does your attack plan change?
Mike: My attack plan is certainly affected because you cannot clinch or throw elbows and I am an aggressive fighter, but that is the beauty of fighting, you have to adapt, you have to figure out your opponent’s weakness and exploit it.
MTA: Can we get a prediction for your fight?
Mike: I can promise you and very technical and aggressive fight from both of us. My hands will be raised in the end. So bet on me in Vegas!
MTA: With the year quickly coming to a close are you going to try and get one more fight in after this bout?
Mike: No this will most likely be my last fight of the year, four fights in 6 months is pretty good! But I would not turn down a good offer!
MTA: Not looking past your fight with Li Baoming, but do you have anyone in particular that you would like to eventually fight?
Mike: I do not have anyone in sight, but I have something in sight and that is a belt! So whoever they want me to fight I will.
MTA: Any words for your supporters Mike?
Mike: For my supporters, I greatly appreciate all of you, please continue to support me it motivates me more than you can imagine! Khob khun krup everyone.