Bobby Voelker, UFC fighter, answers The Pitch‘s questionnaire
Name: Bobby Voelker
Occupation: Professional MMA fighter
Hometown: Overland Park
Current neighborhood: Kansas City
What I do (in 140 characters): I work construction, go to school and train all the time.
What’s your addiction? Movies!
What’s your game? Sand volleyball
What’s your drink? Corona
Where’s dinner? Kyoto Sushi & Steak
What’s on your KC postcard? A picture of me pigging out on all the good food we have in KC!
Finish this sentence: “Kansas City got it right when … “ They fixed up the Royals’ stadium.
“Kansas City screwed up when … ” We didn’t get a basketball team.
“Kansas City needs … “ Mountains! Get on it!
“In five years, I’ll be … “ Taking more vacations.
“I’ve been known to binge-watch … ” Dexter.
“I always laugh at … ” People who think they’re too cool.
“I can’t stop listening to … “ Nine Inch Nails.
“I just read … “ My homework, but blame it on my ADD.
The best advice I ever got: Treat everyone right and with respect because you never know when you might need their help.
Worst advice? Don’t take chances.
My sidekick? Charlie! My brother’s dog.
My dating triumph/tragedy? Good, bad and ugly.
My brush with fame: Fighting for the UFC.
My 140-character soapbox: Always be ready for the unexpected to happen and make the best out of all opportunities that come your way. Life is great!
My recent triumph: Going back to school and doing well.
“Vicious” Bobby Voelker (24 – 9) fights “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler (20 – 9) Saturday, July 27, at KeyArena in Seattle for UFC on Fox 8.
