American-Filipino MMA fighter Mark 'Mugen' Striegl poses with Yibada editor Conviron Altatis after an interview in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. (Photo : Yibada/Conviron Altatis)
American-Filipino MMA fighter Mark "Mugen" Striegl currently holds a record of 14 wins and two losses. In a recent interview, he talked about his uncanny resemblance to Mark Wahlberg and his favorite films.
"It's funny," Striegl said. "Growing up, that's something that people have always brought up that I have resemblance with Mark Wahlberg, that I've kind of look like an Asian Mark Wahlberg.
The MMA fighter continued, "I don't know if it's because I sometimes speak like him through the side of my mouth or my eyes sometimes squint. I'm not sure but growing up, I get the quite a lot."
Striegl is open to trying his hand at acting although his current focus is on his MMA career. Apparently, he is a movie buff himself and these are three of his favorite films:
1. "Braveheart"
Released on May 24, 995, this historical drama film starred Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau and Patrick McGoohan. It was written by Randall Wallace and directed by Gibson.
2. "Gladiator"
Directed by Ridley Scott, this action drama film starred Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix and Connie Nielsen. It was released on May 5, 2000.
3. "Rocky"
Sylvester Stallone played the title role of this sport drama film released on Dec. 3, 1976. It was written by Stallone and directed by John G. Avildsen.
Stallone reprised the role of Rocky Balboa in the second, third, fourth and fifth sequels released in 1979, 1982, 1985 and 1990, respectively. He reprised the role again in the 2006 film "Rocky Balboa," which he also wrote and directed.
In 2005, Stallone played Rocky Balboa in "Creed." Directed by Ryan Coogler, the sport drama movie also starred Phylicia Rashad as Mary Anne Creed,
Apparently, Striegl's favorite films are not limited to Hollywood movies only. He said, "I just started watching some Bollywood movies, too. Bollywood makes some great movies."
"I'm a huge movie buff so I enjoy all kinds of movies," Striegl added. "It doesn't have to be a sports or action kind of movie."
Watch a clip of the interview with Striegl here:
