This week I managed to score some time with Drew "the Massacre" McFedries, a well-spoken, yet dangerous fighter who recently sent Xavier Foupa-Pokam packing with his grenade-stuffed cinderblocks. Check out what Drew had to say about his training, his daily battle with Crohn's disease, and the pleasure of knocking his opponents silly, after the jump!

Stephanie Pittman: First of all, I want to say thanks for taking the time to do this interview with the Lockdown. I also want to congratulate you on your recent win at UFC 98. During the post-fight press conference you talked about training with H.I.T Squad and not Miletich. Are you permanently at the H.I.T Squad now, or will you be going back to Miletich and cross-training?
Drew McFedries: Actually I just like the atmosphere created when I’m around the guys that I started training with. They're tough, they grind through works outs. They're also people that hold me to a higher expectation so they push me further. I will say that MFS has been great over the years, but after I made that comment it appears it will be hard for them to take me back. I have no arrangements to train with the H.I.T. Squad, my loyalties have always been to MFS. The truth of the comment I made at the press conference was the fact that I was a bit upset that I had no one at my match from my own gym, MFS. Not to say that preparing for any of my matches wasn’t good. I had plenty of support (as far as my training) there but there wasn’t a guy from my gym at my fight. I really don’t plan on cross-training or gym jumping. I will do what it takes to get ready for my next fight. Whatever it takes. So, no I don’t have any plans to commit to another gym at this time.

SP: What is the difference between the two camps and how does one benefit more so than the other?
DM: The benefit for me is being put in a more positive mindset. I think every fighter knows that they need to be mentally ready to enter the Octagon. If you aren’t it could make for a long day. I did not train in house with the H.I.T. Squad, so I can’t comment on their gym. My preparation for a match back home is second to none, we have a lot of bodies and tough individuals.

SP: What has been your toughest fight to date?

DM: Really I can’t put a finger on my toughest fight because most of my fights, win or lose, have to do more with me than my opponents. I always come physically prepared. All of my matches have been a learning process for me. I am constantly trying to package my fighting abilities and perform to a higher level. I try new things every match. Different ways to get ready before I enter the ring. I’m still trying to find what things really work for me. To try and answer that question, I feel this past fight at UFC 98 was my toughest to date. Due to my past, the pressure was really on. Some might say it was a matter of how badly did I want to keep my job.

SP: You have had quite a few highlight reel knockouts, what is your favorite one?
DM: Any KO is great, but I think the best fights I have ever had were the fights before UFC, when I was more of a raw fighter. I also did a few bar room boxing matches when I started years ago. So I would say my best KOs are the ones that no one has seen.

For the rest of the interview

http://www.fightlockdown.com/articles/miscellaneous/fld-exclusive-drew-mcfedries-qmy-best-kos-are-the-ones-that-no-one-has-seenq