You have fought a who’s who list of fighters. Is Anderson Silva the toughest challenge yet for you?

Probably but we will only know on July 7th.

If you have plans on finishing Anderson Silva how do you plan on doing so (submission, TKO, decision)?

Any way possible!

Training with Greg Jackson do you recommend it to anyone fighting in mixed martial arts?

No, only a certain kind of fighter will be accepted on our team.  Someone with great integrity, heart, and someone who cares about the team.

What brought you into fighting mixed martial arts? What was your first martial art you trained in?

I started training in BJJ and kickboxing/ Karate because I was small.  I was inspired by Royce Gracie.

Win or lose against Silva for the title is there anyone else in the 185middleweight division in the UFC you would like to fight?

No just Silva!

What’s the scoop with you hitting Ricardo Almeida in Pancrase after you tapped out?

It was a mistake and I'd like it to be forgotten.

Considering you have 30 wins in mixed martial arts which one do you consider the most impressive?

Most impressive? Not sure but the hardest fights were probably with Kunioku.

Do you like playing the role of the underdog considering you are going into UFC 73: Stacked for the middleweight title as the underdog or do you like being the favoured?

I like being the underdog.  I have never lost as the underdog.

Improving anything for your fight against Anderson Silva considering you are one of the most well rounded fighters?

Always improving on my wrestling and submissions.

What are your thoughts on Zuffa acquiring PRIDE FC?

It is great so we can fight everyone!

Do you feel UFC could pay you more for your fights?

Of course.

Do you plan to take Silva down right away or will you stand with him?

Sorry I dont give gameplans but I plan to dominate all areas.

What weight are you walking around at now?

230. Just kidding. Not sure cuz I'm not worried.

Did you do any special training for this fight?

No. Just Always train hard like usual.

Thanks for the interview Nate is there anything else you would like to say?

Praise God who gives me strength!