Interview with Bellator’s Dan Hornbuckle

Dan Hornbuckle Interview Part 1 (Click me for audio!)

In part one, Dan talks about . . .

1. The excitement of fighting before his home town in the landmark Chicago Theater at the upcoming Bellator 25.

2. His opponent, and how he will not over think his fight as he did in his recent loss to Ben Asken. This time he will simply unleash The Handler, giving the crowd what they want to see!

Music: “Orion” by Metallica.

Dan Hornbuckle Interview Part 2 (Click me for audio!)

In part two, Dan talks about . . .

1. The origin of his nickname, “The Handler,” and how he used to hate it but now embraces it.

2. How being a Native American affects how he approaches fighting and how much support he has nationwide from Native Americans. He is even posed the question of the importance of there being a Native American champion someday in Dan Hornbuckle . . .

Music: “Call of Ktulu” by Metallica.

Dan Hornbuckle Interview Part 3 (Click me for audio!)

In part three, Dan talks about . . .

1. The differences between fighting in Japan and the United States and the general “rudeness” of the U.S. versus the hospitality shown to fighters and people in general in Japan.

2. What we can expect from “The Handler” at Bellator 25 in Chicago (just a matter of hours away!)

Music: “To Live Is To Die” by Metallica.

By Matthew J. Swanson

Matthew J. Swanson is a playwright, fighting enthusiast, and author of all sorts of other “stuff.” Get a look at his writing with links to other publications to which he contributes at his blog page updated every day (mostly) at www.thegancer.blogspot.com.