10 Questions With Jaime Jara (4/25/2009)

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10 Questions With Jaime Jara (by Darrick Patrick)

Jaime "El Cucui" Jara is a professional mixed martial artist who has appeared in organizations such as ShoXC, King Of The Cage, Palace Fighting Championship, The Warriors Cage, Rebel Fights, PURECOMBAT, and Gladiator Challenge. At the time of this interview, his next scheduled match is against Doug Marshall at PFC 13: Validation on May 8th, 2009.

Darrick: What was the road that led you to competing in professional mixed martial arts?

Jaime: I wrestled and did martial arts all of my life. So the first chance that I got to fight in a cage, I jumped on it.

Darrick: Your next scheduled fight is against Doug Marshall on May 8th. What are your thoughts about this upcoming match?

Jaime: I think he's going to come in swinging for the fences. I'm comfortable wherever the fight takes place. I'm going to stay calm and just fight my fight.

Darrick: What brings you the most fulfillment out of martial arts?

Jaime: The feeling that comes right after a win.

Darrick: Who are some of the people that greatly influenced you while growing up?

Jaime: My grandfather and my dad - my father was my wrestling coach.

Darrick: Do you have any words of advice for other individuals looking to compete in MMA?

Jaime: Train hard and always stay in fighting shape.

Darrick: Who are a few of the people in the sport that you highly respect?

Jaime: Mike Rumsey, who is the owner of Team Carnage - and he is also my coach and manager. Tony "The Tiger" Lopez is my boxing coach and Cassio Werneck is my Jiu-Jitsu instructor.

Darrick: Outside of MMA, what are your other interests?

Jaime: I love spending time with my son. I also enjoy just training Jiu-Jitsu and boxing.

Darrick: If you were the last person alive on Earth, what do you think you'd do to entertain yourself?

Jaime: Shadow box. A lot.

Darrick: Tell us something about you that most people don't know.

Jaime: All of my tattoos have meanings to them.

Darrick: What is your oldest memory?

Jaime: This isn't my earliest memory, but it's the best one - the day my son was born.

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