I recently got to interview Dutch kickboxer and current Glory World Series Lightweight Champion Robin van Roosmalen. His next fight will be on April 3rd on SpikeTV against Andy Ristie. Please enjoy.

First, I would like to start by asking how things are going for you personally?

RvR: Everything is going good.

From what I understand William van Roosmalen, your father, is the only person to ever knockout William Beekwilder and Vitality Klitschko in kickboxing. How do you feel about that, and what impact has your father had on your career?

RvR: I’m very proud on my dad for knocking out Kitchko in a kickboxing fight, it’s a big achievement . My father was there from the beginning, where other people would say I will never make it, my dad kept believing in me and worked with me until now. He made me the fighter I am today.

Do you currently still train with your father and Peter Aerts?

RvR: No, I train at my dads gym, Team van Roosmalen. My dads old trainer Hans van der Hammen and my boxing trainers Ron and John Rovers .

I see a lot of interaction between you and and members of the Blackzilian team. What is your association with the Blackzilians?

RvR: I train alot at the Blackzillians. They’re good friends of mine, especially UFC fighters Sean Soriano and Abel Trujilo are really good friends of mine. I love training there.

Just about anybody who has watched your fights has noticed your Dutch style kickboxing by the way you are unafraid to stand in front of your opponents and walk them down. Do you feel this style hinders you in any way, and do you feel that the Dutch style is fading due to many fighters wanting to combine different styles?

RvR: It’s just the way I fight. I dont just walk people down, we also have a strategy with it and it’s worked for me .

I know you also have a background in Thai fighting and Judo. With the recent cooperation between Glory and Bellator have you considered any MMA fights?

RvR: I would love to do an MMA fight soon. I like fighting with the small gloves and ground game. If Glory and Bellator would give me the opportunity I will take it with both hands.

You have fought Davit Kiria on three different occasions and come out on top each time. Would you consider the extremely competative nature of your fights a rivalry?

RvR: I think we are both competative and real fighters. That’s why every fight between us is exciting.

Out of your 60 recorded professional fights, who would you consider your most challenging opponent?

RvR: All opponents are challenging. In my last 4 years I have only fought the best fighters in the world.

April 3rd you will be fighting Andy Ristie to defend your Lightweight title. The last fight ended poorly for you via knockout. How are you preparing for this fight, and what could you do differently for this fight?

RvR: I’m prepared well like always. I’m just going to do my game plan and stay champion .

I’m sure you have done your reasearch, what weaknesses do you see in his style and how do you plan to exploit them?

RvR: He’s a real fighter and good when you let him play his game and stay in his distance . I’ll have to break the distance and his rythym.

Have you brought anyone into camp that you do not normally train with that compares to Ristie stylistically?

RvR: No, he is so unorhodox you can’t train against that, I just made my points better.

Finally, how do you feel about yourself going into this fight mentally and physically?

RvR: I feel great, I’m motivated and hungry. I’ve worked so hard for this belt , they will need an army and have to kill me to take it.

I hope everyone enjoyed this interview. I would like to thank Robin for taking this time out of his busy schedule. Please give him a follow on Twitter at @robinvroosmalen, he’s a great person and kickboxer. You can follow me on Twitter @infamous14409 for Glory coverage and fighter interviews.