MTA: You are fighting next week in the Top King tournament semi finals. How has training for the tournament been going?
Niclas: The training has been awesome, my training program is scheduled very carefully together with my 2 coaches Brian Talarek and Steffen Weise. They ensure that I do not lag on anything, try to push me all the time to my limits and prepare me for who or whatever stands in front of me. I just must be ready.
MTA: Have you been informed who your opponent is going to be? If so who?
Niclas: I’m ready and prepared for all final 8. I don’t know who my opponent is yet, but I’ll hope I face them all one day because all final 8 are amazing fighters and I have big respect for all.
MTA: If you could face anyone of the tournament fighters, who is it that you would most like to face?
Niclas: Heehe every single one of them, but I must say that Buakaw is my favorite fight because when I started Thai Boxing he was and is still a big Idol for me. Respect for all he has done for the sport and I hope I’ll meet him in the final ;).
MTA: You are from Denmark, how is the Muay Thai scene over there?
Niclas: The Muay Thai scene is fast growing right now. We have many talent’s coming up that the world hasn’t seen, so I hope that I can be like a door opening for the Danish Muay Thai scene and we see more Danish top fighters on the big shows around the world.
MTA: What do you prefer Muay Thai or Kickboxing?
Niclas: I prefer Muay Thai with elbow and clinch and that is also what i learn and train in the Mikenta Gym. But Kickboxing/K1 is also awesome I feel that my repertoire is good no matter what the rules are and I’ll fit in the top of both categories.
MTA: How was it that you got started in Muay Thai and how old were you?
Niclas: I started to train Muay Thai when I was 17 years old in Mikenta. I was in a age where I felt that I could beat up everybody, so my friend told me I should start training Muay Thai and on my first training I got my first beating and then I got addicted to it.
MTA: For fight fans not familiar with you how would you describe your fighting style?
Niclas: Movable, unpredictable and flying.
MTA: What do you think is your strongest strength as a fighter?
Niclas: I’m fighting with my heart and I have a dream to follow.
MTA: Outside of the ring what are your hobbies?
Niclas: I’m a father to my 2 amazing boys Luciano and Damian with my lovely girlfriend Metzy and then I work as a mentor for young troubled kids here in Denmark.
MTA: Any words for your supporters?
Niclas: I really appreciate all the supporters around the world who are following my adventure. It’s a big honor for me that not only in my own country but also around the world I’m getting support. To the supporters/fans you can be sure this is just a beginning I have a lot more to come, keep watching 😉