MTA: You are taking a Muay Thai fight against Sergio Pique on April 6th. How did the Muay Thai bout come about?
Virgil: Well it came about when one of my coaches Bob Chaney asked me if I would be interested in fighting Muay Thai, I said yes and here we are.
MTA: You are known for MMA, do you think training has been easier for this fight since you only have to focus on your stand up?
Virgil: I think training MMA is very tough on the body, so it has been a relief to just focus on my stand up and work every day on my technique.
MTA: Is this going to be a onetime thing or do you plan on trying to get a few fights in before going back to MMA?
Virgil: This defiantly will not be a onetime deal I am going to try and manage both MMA and Muay Thai careers.
MTA: Muay Thai and Kickboxing are both growing in the states, are you a fan of either as far as sitting down and watching event like Glory, Lion Fight or any others that are going on?
Virgil: I have been a huge fan for years and am glad to see that kickboxing and Muay Thai are making a surge in the states.
MTA: In a recent interview with MMAInterview.tv you said you didn’t think Sergio could take a shot. Sergio wasn’t too happy about this. He said in an interview with us, “Don’t know what he bases that on and I actually don’t care. Think he’s scared so I guess it’s a natural reaction from his side”. What goes through your mind when someone says you are scared of them?
Virgil: I said that in a interview because I was told by my coaches that he didn’t have a chin, when I looked him up, he looked like a lot better fighter than was told to me. That being said I stand by my coaches and I don’t think he can handle my power, as far as being scared, he don’t pump no fear in my heart. I am a true native from Kummeyaay decent for generations my tribe has produced warriors and have fought for our land and on April 6th that’s what I am in the ring to do and only hatred, anger, and my killer instinct will be with me.
MTA: What was the reason you think Sergio can’t take one of your strikes and do you think you’re going to knock him out?
Virgil: Because I hit like a truck and yes I am going to try and knock him out and I like being hit and he doesn’t.
MTA: This fight is in your backyard, do you think having the crowd on your side gives you an extra advantage going into the fight?
Virgil: Yes I do, me having my family friends and fellow RezDog’s this place is going to be going crazy with my supporters.
MTA: Thanks for your time Virgil, any words for your supporters?
Virgil: I just want to thank my coaches and teammates for all there help and of course my wife and children.