CORPUS CHRISTIE, TX, September 28, 2011 – It’s been a long time since Jimmy and Danny Flick started a long career on the martial arts universe by wrestling each other as youngsters growing up. Growing up in Oklahoma, the two’s father got them into wrestling almost as soon as they could walk and it’s something they’ve done all their lives. Moving down to Southeast Texas several years ago, the two have continued their sibling rivalry even as they continue to train together at FCF Paragon while preparing for what they hope will be long careers competing in MMA.
“We kind of like of feel like we were bred for this,” the brothers mentioned to us. “It may not have been intentional but its helped being brothers competing in this sport. It always feels like a race to see who is one step ahead. It’s really competitive and we like that. It’s always been that way with us.”
The two started their careers off together in April of 2009 at a BACA event in Stephenville, the two have so far forged differed different paths in MMA. The younger of the two by little less than two years, Jimmy would go on o win 7 straight amateur fights before turning pro while older brother Danny split his first four amateur bouts before having to take an almost two year layoff from competition while healing a broken collarbone.
Now with Danny finally healthy and looking for his second win in a row and Jimmy looking to build on his 3-0 professional record, the two brothers are working harder than ever so they can take on bigger and bigger challenge, even if that means they’ll one day have to face each other one day – something they’re both willing to do.
Jimmy Flick on His Derailed Bout with Chad Robichaux and His Upcoming Bout at STFC Against Randy Villareal
The last time we talked to Jimmy Flick (3-0), the Southeast Texas fighter was preparing for a showdown with the recently-retired Chad Robichaux (11-2). Unfortunately for Jimmy, that did not come to pass as injury derailed that bout, leading to his would-be opponent being forced to walk away from the sport altogether to focus on his charity efforts and running his Gracie Barra gyms in North Houston.
“Initially after I heard about that fight not happening, I was a little ticked off,” said Jimmy. “But then I was down in Victoria cornering my brother when I found out through some guys I know that the injury was legit. I’m sorry that Robo got hurt. The way I see it, anything could have happened in that bout and I’m disappointed that I wasn’t able to test myself that time. I guess this is the way it was meant to be for me. I hope Robo goes on to do good things with the rest of his career outside fighting, especially with the charity stuff. As for me, I’m just going to keep moving forward and find new challenges so I can continue to prove myself as the best 125’er in the state.”
To that end, Jimmy is now getting ready for a November showdown at STFC in McAllen against an opponent he describe as one that will be his toughest ever in Genesis fighter Randy Villarreal (7-5).
Asked what he thought of his upcoming opponent, Jimmy spoke in glowing terms of the Dallas-based fighter.
“No disrespect to anybody else but I’m looking at Randy like he’ll be the toughest test of my career. I mean, the guy is a tough, tough guy. He’s known for being aggressive, he always come to fight, and he’s kind of gotten a reputation for taking on some really tough fights on very short notice. He used to fight at 155, then had two fights at 145, then two at 135, and now he’ll be dropping down to 125 starting with me I’m sure he’ll be coming in shape with a full training camp behind him so I’ve got to make sure I’m ready.”
With his Randy scheduled for another fight this Saturday in Pueblo, Colorado’s ‘Bring the Thunder MMA II‘ event against Bellator veteran Nick Mamalis (12-7), all Jimmy Flick wants is an opponent that leaves that bout healthy and without a scratch on him.
“Good luck to Randy this weekend and I’ll see you in McAllen.”
Danny Flick on His Return to MMA and His Goals for the Future
For Danny Flick (3-2), this Saturday’s fight for San Antonio’s Cowboys Extreme Cagefighting promotion will be the next step in a comeback at MMA following a broken collarbone kept him out of the sport for the better part of two years.
Coming back just a few weeks ago at Texas Rage In the Cage 12 in Victoria, Danny won a unanimous decision over Casey Jones out of Iron Dragon in a bout he feels is only the first win of many after having so much time to recuperate and prepare.
“I thought there would be more ring rust but it’s hard to have that kind of rust when you have some good guys around you like my little brother, Roger Narvaez, and all these good people… I haven’t fought since I had surgery but I’m helping Jimmy get ready for his fights. I was here every day with him so I’ve had a lot of time in the cage.”
Now looking for his second win within the past month Danny will be taking on undefeated Kaleb Howe (2-0) on this Saturday’s Premier Combat Group event at the Cowboy Dance Hall.
“I’ve actually seen Kaleb fight when I cornered one of my guys on the same card,” he told us. “I think Kaleb is a good fighter. He likes to be on the ground from what I’ve seen. I haven’t seen much standup from him but I know he can get in there and drag it out so this will be a good step up in competition for sure.”
Adding to that, Danny has big flights for how he wants this fight to go on the way to the future.
“Honestly I’ve knocked people out at the gym so it’d be nice to do it in the cage actually. Even though a lot of people see us as mainly jiu-jitsu guys, I definitely consider myself as more of a striker. I prefer to be on my feet but if the takedown are there, I’ll take them. Hopefully in the next year I’ll be able to go pro. I’m trying my hardest to get there. I’ve felt defeat already and I don’t ever want to feel that again. I’m taking it that seriously. Even though I’m only an amateur and I’m not making a living out of this, I still train like a pro.”
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