Interview With Lightweight Champ of Bellicose Datte Bayo

Fighter profile of Datte Bayo by Dude McChadStrongwick

 If you're interested in learning about the champs of Bellicose, There's an interview with Lightweight Champ Datte Bayo which includes talk of his latest fight, his training philosophy and "The Source of Life".

Dude "And we are live, hello MMA fans I'm Dude McChadStrongwick and I'm joined with the baddest lightweight of the world with a perfect 4-0 record, It's Datte "Believe It" Bayo. It's an honour to have you here, how are you doing?"

Datte "I'm doing great, happy to be coming fresh off a victory. It's been a long time coming and we are excited to be pushing forward."

Dude "Not just any victory but one that ended with a new champ, what were you thinking when you entered the octagon with, then, champion Moussa?"
"What was your game plan and did it work out as intended?"

Datte "I knew his gameplan consisted of trying to get me on the ground and sub me out.. I planned accordingly and hit him with some hard shots on the outside until I felt like he was hurt and took it to the clinch. I wasn't as accurate as I would have liked but once I hit that knee to the head, I knew I could finish the fight."

Dude "Damn, I don't think a single opponent has made it 3 minutes with ya. What would you say is the biggest reason for your success?"

Datte "I am in convicted in my belief to overcome adversity. I know I am not indestructible but I fight with purpose.  Every second in the cage is an opportunity for me to show people where I come from and my way of life.  I swing with purpose. I'd also like to thank my camp. Everyone in there is a beast and I'm the littlest guy there. I'm constantly sparring with people 30+ pounds heavier than me. "

Dude "A humble response, but how did you get into MMA?"

Datte "I have been instructed in martial arts from a young age. It was never combative focused until just a few years ago. Everything was just about being in good physical shape and finding peace within myself in this life. I left a talented prospect injured in my first amateur debut bout via way of KO in the first round & was suggested I go try my hand in the Big Apple at a professional org just opening up. It was never my ambition to be the champion. I just kept accepting fights, resting assured that I was taking care of myself and my family."

Dude "Ahhh ok, so even though you didn't want to be champ you just kept winning 'till you were one" "but if you could go back and not become a champ, would you change your fate"

Datte "I truly believe that everything I am doing is aligning me with my purpose. If this is where I am right now, this is where I am meant to be. I am not in control."

Dude "so you believe in fate, are you part of a religion or?"

Datte "my religion and spirituality just comes from within. I am connected to the source of life and it gives me the strength to overcome."

Dude "I'm glad you didn't say something like "the power of friendship" or something"
"Anyways, as you're champ you'll probably have to defend it. Is there anyone in your weight class that you see as a challenge, maybe try branching off into a new weight class?"

Datte “There is plenty of young talented fighters in the division.. I plan on taking whoever is thrown at me. I don’t think a champion should get much say over who they are going to be fighting to defend their title. If I successfully defend one or two times I would love to see Daverio in 145 for the belt as that’s where I started my career off. I’m happy to announce I extended my contract for 5 more fights, so we will just have to see where that takes us.”

Dude "So you're not much of a can crusher.  All of your answers are hella honest and humble, how do ya do it?"

Datte “I enjoy strong competition. The key for me has been consistently training and never taking a day off.. I train every day as if my next fight was a Goliath. I don’t back down and I am truly convicted in belief of my higher self.”

Dude "Overall, a pretty good fight philosophy."
"That seems like a good place to end the interview, is there anything you'd like to say to our viewers before we stop"

Datte “Thanks for having me. Thank you to all the fans for all the support and thank you for pushing me be the best I can be.”

Dude "May you have the best of luck on future title fights"

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