Name: OWONYEBE
Fighting out of: Paris , France
Age: 29
Height: 5'8''
Weight: 185
Overall MMA Record: 6-4-0
Fighting Style/ Strengths: Freestyle

What is it about fighting that you enjoy the most?  The two things that I enjoy most about fighting are the strategy of the sport and respect I earn as a fighter.

When did you first know that you were a fighter?  I first knew that I was a fighter at 10 years old.  I felt that I had to become a fighter in order to protect my older sister.

When did you start training?  I think I first began training when I was 5 years old.  Since then, I have not stopped.  I have always been an athlete and a competitor.  Some of my favorite memories in my professional career are playing professional RUGBY in  Paris, wrestling with the Cameroon National  Team, earning belt in TAE KWON DO, and  starting my MMA training in 2000.

Who have you trained with?  My first training partner was Mathieu Nicourt, Founder of FREE FIGHT ACADEMY.  Most recently, I have trained at TEAM QUEST in Temecula, California with my cousin, Thierry SOKODJOU, Dan Henderson, and Matt Lindland. 

Who is your favorite professional fighter?  Randy Couture is my favorite fighter.

Who do you think is the best pound for pound fighter in the world?  George St. Pierre is the best pound for pound fighter in the world.  He is a genius.  Strategically, he always bring to the cage the best game plan.

If you could fight with anyone on the highest level, who would it be? Would you win?    I would like fight a Champion like Paulo Filho.  Paulo is a strong  fighter.  Although I think he would be the best opponent for me, I am a very strategic fighter.  I believe that I have a better strategy.   No matter what, I always believe that I can win a fight.

If you could do anything in the world of mixed martial arts, what would you do? Legalize MMA in France.