While attending to his school work, adrenaline junkie, Demetri Mcgee, freshman from Waggaman, simultaneously practices Mixed Martial Arts.
Mcgee came to Nicholls to pursue a pre-physical therapy degree because he said it would work well with his MMA career.
“I like my major because it puts me closer to dealing with sports medicine and becoming a physical trainer,” Mcgee said. “It will allow me to do what I like to do, which is staying in shape.”
In addition to his degree, Mcgee said Nicholls was the closest thing to home with a good learning environment.
“I like the environment and the people are nicer than what they are in New Orleans,” Mcgee said.
His involvements at Nicholls include such activities as being a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and participating in the dorms’ flag football competitions.
Aside from his school activities, Mcgee trains daily for his MMA match coming up in April. His current record is 3-3.
When Mcgee is not studying or training, he said he likes to skateboard and participate in other adrenaline rush sports that give him a blood rush.
Q: How would you describe yourself?
A: I describe myself as a joker; quiet, but once I get to know people, I am usually outspoken.
Q: What was the hardest thing you ever had to do?
A: Stepping back in the cage after losing because when you first step in, you think you are a badass. Once you get in there and lose, it humbles you, but if you are a real fighter, you push through that and learn from it.
Q: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
A: Right now, I want to go to either California or Florida because some of the top gyms for MMA are there.
Q: What was the most expensive gift you ever gave someone?
A: A ring. It was for one of my exes and it cost me $400.
Q: Would you rather have the power to be invisible or to read minds?
A: Definitely read minds, because you would know what to expect from people.
Q: Who influences you the most?
A: As far as what I am doing now, which is fighting, I would say Anderson Silva. He is one of the top guys in UFC because he is undefeated.
Q: What is the most dangerous thing you have ever done?
A: Going to the skate park in Hammond. I was really freaked out and thought I would break my neck.
Q: Do you have any hidden talents?
A: I am a writer. Also, even though I cannot sing, I like to write songs.
Q: What is the most embarrassing thing that happened to you?
A: At the skating rink, I slipped and slid into the wall.
Q: What is your most favorite time of day?
A: Night! That is when I am more active and when all my friends are awake.
