Absolutely, man! MMA is like a brutal and violent version of chess where the stakes are incredibly high. It's not just about winning or losing; it's about the potential for serious physical harm. It's definitely high level problem solving, like you're trying to figure out your opponent's moves, anticipating their strategies, and adjusting your body and actions accordingly. But instead of losing a piece on the board, you could be looking at a concussion, a bone fracture or worse. And that's what makes it both thrilling and terrifying at the same time. But hey, that's why it's called fighting, and not for everyone, right?

Nah, man. I've always wanted to be good at chess. That'd be cool to say, you know, that I'm really good at chess. But the reality is, I've got a lot of other things going. I've got my interests and passions. Chess is one of those games that's universally respected and I can see the appeal, the strategy, the gameplay - it's fascinating. But I've also been caught up in a lot of other games, like video games and pool, and I know how that can become an obsession. I could see myself getting totally absorbed in chess, but right now, it's not where I'm spending my time.

I'd say I'm a solid B-level player, man. I can run racks when I'm in the zone, have even done four racks in a row of nine ball a couple of times. Over the years I've played so much, practiced hard, was basically living on the road with my own cue. Now, I'm not saying I'm a pro, far from it. But with six months of dedicated practice, I reckon I could perform at a pretty high level. My table's got four-inch pockets, it's a real challenge even for the pros. So, yeah, I'm pretty good, probably better now than I've ever been. But there's always room to improve, right?