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Andy Ogle is best known for being a semifinalist on the first ever TUF: Live season in UFC history, but he’s looking to make that just the first thing on his resume. While on the show, he came out on top in a huge upset over Division 1 wrestler, Mike Rio, in a thrilling back and forth affair that ended in a RNC. Ogle did end up losing to runner-up, Al Iaquinta, but not without impressing with heart and determination before eventually succumbing to strikes.
It was announced on one of the last episodes of TUF that Ogle would not be allowed to fight on the Finale due to a medical suspension from his loss to Iaquinta. Because of this, though, he gets to fight in front of his home country, and in his natural weight class of 145 pounds.
He will be fighting TUF 14 Alum, Akira Corassani in Nottingham, England at UFC on Fuel 5. He was very gracious in taking time from training for the biggest fight of his life for an interview with CR.
Championship Rounds: Hey Andy, thank you very much for agreeing to do this interview! We really look forward to your fight. So your next opponent is Akira Corassani at UFC on Fuel 5. Talk about this fight. How has training camp been going?
Andy Ogle: Like every training camp, I have my good days and my bad days. The bad days are only bad because I want the best from myself and when you train with killers and you are having a low day, they sure as hell give it to you. When I'm having a good day, though, I make sure to return the beatings (laughs). I'm a nice guy.
CR: Talk about what you believe it's going to be like fighting in front of your home country. How will that affect your performance?
AO: When the cage door closes, it doesn't matter where I am because I'll be trying to get the job done. Leading up to it though, I will imagine it will be surreal and I'm lucky to have the right guys behind me to keep me focused and grounded as well as help be supportive.
CR: How much of a better fighter are you since being on the first ever live season of TUF? Talk about the experience.
AO: I really can't answer that (laughs). I'm progressing; I know that but the proof will be on September 29th at how much I've developed. I just know my desire and training has been killer and when you see me you will see a different Andy Ogle.
CR: You were a huge underdog heading into your fight with Mike Rio but you won that after a back and forth fight, how does the underdog status affect you?
AO: It was just people’s opinion. I was confident within myself and that’s all that matters.
CR: Once you win this fight with Akira, is there anyone you would like to fight afterwards?
AO: I'm not going to look past the guy that wants to punch me in the face right now. Obviously though, I've got to think about the future because I want to make the UFC my home. I just want people to be entertained and want to see more of me. As long as I get that I'll be happy and when I get my next opponent, the fun will start all over again.
Thanks again to Mr. Ogle! Make sure you follow him on twitter @thelittleaxe and support him in his fight on September 29th!
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