If you don’t already know him, shame on you.  Meet Freestyle MMA fighter DJ Linderman.  Perhaps the most versatile man in MMA, Linderman has competed Super Heavyweight, Heavyweight and the Light Heavyweight Divisions.  Not one to forget the roots of modern day tournament style MMA, Linderman recently competed in a 1 night, 8 man tournament.  To be victorious, one man had to win 3 fights in a single night.  Hear how the night turned out and get to know DJ Linderman in the interview below.

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DJ, please tell us your current record and your fighting style?

DJ Linderman: My current record is 11-2 and my fight style is free style

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DJ, tell us about the tournament style competition you are currently a part of.  How may fights have you had thus far and how many fights does it take to win the tournament?  What organization and what is the structure?

DJ Linderman: The tournament took place January 20, 2012 in Orem, Utah for the WCFC (World Championship Full Contact). The tournament structure was three five minute fights, one round each. I had one fight against Ty Lee, 8-1, won, then suffered from a broken tendon in my left hand, so I had to pull myself from the tournament. It takes winning three fights in one night to win the tournament.

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I hear you are versatile in regards to your weight class. What weight classes have you faught at, and where do you feel the most comfortable?

DJ Linderman: Well I’ve fought in three different weight classes, super heavy weight, heavy weight, and light heavy weight. I feel the best at light heavy weight, that being I’m lighter, faster, and still posses the power of heavy weight.

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DJ, you have fought in several orgs.  where can we plan on seeing you in 2012, and is your goal to make it on to the bigger stage in the UFC?

DJ Linderman: I plan on taking on a few fights in the HDnet, but yes my ultimate goal is to be fighting on the biggest stage of all, the UFC.

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How did you get into fighting?  With a record of 11-2 and having never been stopped by a submission or tko/ko, how high in your confidence when you enter the cage?  Do you feel like you can stand and trade or compete with anyone in the world?

DJ Linderman: I got into fighting because I was a troubled kid and want to better myself and I felt through MMA I found an outlet to make my negatives into positives. My confidence level has defiantly accumulated over the years and when I walk into the cage, I feel unstoppable. I do feel I can compete with anyone in the world.

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Lastly, tell us something we wouldn’t know or guess about you.  Who is DJ Linderman and what does he stand for?  Is there anyone you want tothank for helping you out along the way thus far in your career?

DJ Linderman: Something no one would guess about me would be, outside of my job (fighting), I am not a person who likes confrontation or fighting on the streets. Me, DJ Linderman stands for your original  blue collar fighter. And lastly I would like to thank my family and friends for the unconditional support and love they have given me the past six years. Also my sponsors: Old Skool Ink, Dom Fight Gear, MI Entertainment, War Fuel, MMA XM, and last but not least DoSomthin MMA (My gym back home).