Dan Hardy (22-6) has been on a tear since entering the UFC in 2008. He looks to make Dong Hyun Kim (12-0) his seventh-straight win when they meet at UFC 105. Hardy is a perfect 3-0 inside the Octagon and is fresh off of a unanimous decision victory over rival, Marcus Davis, at UFC 99: The Comeback.

The welterweight splits his time training at Rough House MMA Gym in the UK and Legends MMA in Los Angeles. His style is that of a muay thai or kickboxing practitioner, however, Hardy is no stranger to the ground game. He recently earned his purple belt from famed jiu-jitsu coach, Eddie Bravo.

Hardy took the time to sit down with FiveKnuckles' Gavin Vincent and talk about his upcoming bout, American fans and thoughts on the return of numerous MMA legends.

Gavin Vincent: First and foremost, what is more dangerous: a "Stun Gun" [Kim's nickname] or an "Outlaw" [Hardy's nickname]?

Dan Hardy: Obviously an Outlaw! They are ruthless and carry real guns! Stun Guns are only meant to disable someone for a few seconds. Outlaws put you down for good.

Gavin Vincent: Your opponent, Dong Hyun Kim, is undefeated at 12-0. What makes him so dangerous?

Dan Hardy: He is a tough, strong guy that is good at controlling his opponents. His judo is clearly his strong point and the base of his whole game. I will be looking out for him getting his hands on me. It's difficult to get close to someone when they have nasty elbows though.

Gavin Vincent: In other interviews, you mentioned American fans are waiting to see you fail. Do you still feel like the U.S. is gunning for you much like they do for Michael Bisping?

Dan Hardy: I don't know. I made a comment about everyone being against British fighters a few weeks ago, and I had loads of e-mails from American fans saying that they support me. Maybe it's just the fans that don't like me that have the time to sit on forums, bitching.

Gavin Vincent: What do you do in the time between fights?

Dan Hardy: I look at the time between camps as an opportunity to improve. I don't get much better technically in fight camp, because I'm usually pretty tired. Between fights, I have time to enjoy learning, as well as enjoy living like a 'normal' person. It's important for me to take a little time to relax and do the things I love that aren't MMA related. Then when fight camp starts, I'm ready to give it everything I have.

Gavin Vincent: What are your thoughts on MMA coach, Mark DellaGrotte and his camp Sityodtong U.S.A? Marcus Davis currently trains there. Have you guys patched things up?

Dan Hardy: Mark is a great guy and at some point I would love to work with him. He is a very talented coach and a great corner man, as well as being down to earth. I don't think I would be welcome anytime soon though, as Marcus still seems pretty upset by it all.

Gavin Vincent: How much money would it take to shave the mohawk?

Dan Hardy: I used to shave it off and re-grow it for each fight, but fans seem so disappointed when they see me without it. I would only shave it if the fans that hate it put some money in to get...

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