Filed under: FanHouse Exclusive, interview, Japan
Despite his disarming smile and playful demeanor, Maximo Blanco is one of the most violent men in MMA. Slams, soccer kicks, stomps and flying knees are on the menu during a Blanco bout and referees, doctors and his opponents all struggle to duck and cover during the post-fight violence that ensues during his adrenaline dump.
One fight away from a Sengoku Lightweight title match, the Lightweight King of Pancrase spoke with MMAFighting.com about his path to Japan, his Jackie Chan inspired striking and being bullied through university.