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Mario Stapel is a mixed martial artist that has traveled from Germany to the United States to train with the HIT Squad for an upcoming fight. Mario was born in Hebron, Germany and is 31 years old. What made you start fighting in MMA? Mario: I started training and competing in Thai boxing as a teenager. At age 16 I had become pretty successful so I decided to take on a new challenge and to test myself more. What weight do you fight at and how much do you walk around at? Mario: I walk around at 170-175. I fight at 155. How many fights have you had and what is your record? Mario: I have had 24 MMA fights since I started in 1996. My record is now 15-9. What is your fighting style? Mario: I wouldn’t say that I have one style. I started in jiu jitsu and competed in Thai boxing so I’m comfortable on my feet and on the ground. What is your strength? Mario: I am a very technical fighter. I don’t have great strength so I rely on my technique a lot. What brought you to the HIT Squad? Mario: I hav
