10 Questions With Jesse Forbes (9/22/2008)

[DarrickPatrick]

10 Questions With Jesse Forbes (by Darrick Patrick)

Jesse "Kid Hercules" Forbes is a professional mixed martial artist who has competed in organizations such the Ultimate Fighting Championship, World Extreme Cagefighting, Maximum Fighting Championships, Let's Get It On, Tuff-N-Uff, Worldwide Fighting Championship, Cage Fighting Federation, Wild Bill's Fight Night, and Rage In The Cage. He also appeared on the third season of the television show The Ultimate Fighter.

Darrick: What was the path that led you to professional mixed martial arts competition?

Jesse: Well, I grew up wrestling from about the sixth grade on. I remember when I finished high school wrestling, I asked myself "What now?" So I went to college wrestling and when that was all over with, I asked myself the same question - and then there was MMA. I had met some guys that were fighters and it just sorta' took flight from there. I started training and five months later was on The Ultimate Fighter.

Darrick: Who is someone that greatly influenced you while growing up?

Jesse: My mother definitely influenced me my whole life. She made sure that she brought up a mentally strong kid who didn't take no shit from people. She's been my biggest fan my whole life, and she's always been there for me through the good times and she's gotten me through the hard times. She taught me good morals and values, and she's the reason I am who I am today.

Darrick: In your experience so far, what brings you the most fulfillment out of martial arts?

Jesse: To be honest, it has settled me down a whole lot. I used to be somewhat of a wild child and I look back on all that now and I'm just not the same guy I used to be. I'm sure that's just part of me growing up, but I know it has to do with martial arts as well. I love all the training and pushing myself hard mentally and physically every day. The best thing by far is getting my hand raised at the end of a fight. All that hard work and agony of training is all worth it when I'm getting my hand raised.

Darrick: Any words of advice for other individuals looking to compete in MMA?

Jesse: Yes, I tell this to everyone - go into MMA with an open mind. Pretend you don't know anything and you've got to build your game from the ground up. These days one-sided fighters get exposed one way or another. Train hard to be awesome at every aspect and you will be a champion.

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

Jesse: I'd say fighters like Anderson Silva, Fedor Emelianenko, and Wanderlei Silva. Those guys are all a class act and always maintain a high level of professionalism. They don't talk the talk, but they walk the walk. They fight with compassion and give respect to their opponents. I think everyone should take notes from these individuals because these are excellent representatives for MMA.

Darrick: What does a typical training session for you consist of?

Jesse: A typical day for me starts at nine a.m. with my strength and conditioning coach. From ten to twelve it's all wrestling and ground work, whether it be gi or no gi. Then I go home, eat and rest until six p.m. - from six to nine it's all stand-up, sparring, and MMA training with smaller gloves. It's a load sometimes, but your body gets used to it.

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

Jesse: It's been so long, I forgot...no, I'm kidding. I love football games and any other sports really. I like just hanging out with friends and shootin' the shit. It's been awhile, but I love camping and doing things outdoors too.

Darrick: If you were stuck in the middle of an ocean with only three items, what would they be?

Jesse: A knife, a radio, and a fishing pole - so that I could stay alive long enough to be rescued.

Darrick: What is your oldest memory?

Jesse: Probably starting school when I was five years old. I'll never forget how scared I was and how I tried to bring my mom with me.

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

Jesse: When I was a freshman in high school, I ran cross country to get in shape for wrestling season. One day on the warm-up lap, I caught a glimpse of a gorgeous girl coming out of the school and got so caught up in staring at her that I slammed into a fire hydrant left knee first. I flipped over the hydrant and I didn't want her to know I hit it, so I held onto the fence in extreme pain until she got in her car and left. After she left, I let go of the fence and squealed in pain. Trainer came and got me - I didn't run for a couple weeks. (Smiles)

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You can also check out Jesse Forbes in the following places:

Official Jesse Forbes MySpace Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/kidherc

Jesse Forbes on Fight Finder:

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Jesse Forbes Photo Gallery at Sherdog.com:

http://www.sherdog.com/pictures/gallery/fighter/13453

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Darrick: If you were stuck in the middle of an ocean with only three items, what would they be?

Jesse: A knife, a radio, and a fishing pole - so that I could stay alive long enough to be rescued

The radio would electrocute him!

nice interview!

[DarrickPatrick]

Darrick: If you were stuck in the middle of an ocean with only three items, what would they be?

Jesse: A knife, a radio, and a fishing pole - so that I could stay alive long enough to be rescued

The radio would electrocute him!

nice interview!

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