10 Questions With Jesse Bowen (11/18/2009)

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10 Questions With Jesse Bowen (by Darrick Patrick)

Jesse Bowen is a professional mixed martial artist who has appeared in organizations such as Cage Combat Fighting Championships, Gladiator Challenge, Warrior Cup, and PureCombat events such as Home Turf, Bombs Away, Halloween Bash, and Hard Core. At the time of this interview, his next scheduled match is against Shawn Klarcyk in Tachi Palace Fights at TPF 2: Brawl in the Hall on December 3rd, 2009.

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

Jesse: I love every thought of fighting and I always have. I got in a lot fights growing up. I ended up getting expelled from high school for fighting and that's when one of my friends introduced me to some pro fighters. After training for about one week, I basically fell in love with it. That's pretty much how I got into professional mixed martial arts.

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

Jesse: The main advice that I have is to believe in yourself, never give up, and never cheat yourself. If you want to be the best, you have to earn it. And you do that in the gym.

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

Jesse: My main influences in life would be my family - my mom, my dad, and my brother. They have always been there when I needed them and showed me what's right and wrong, even if I didn't listen.

Darrick: Your next scheduled match is against Shawn Klarcyk on December 3rd. What are your thoughts about this upcoming fight?

Jesse: There is a lot of bad blood coming into this fight. I thought we were cool with each other and that it would be a very professional fight. As soon as the fight was announced though, he started running his mouth. So, my thoughts are that I'm going to shut his mouth for him.

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

Jesse: For me, I get the most fulfillment out of the competition aspect of MMA. I love the fact that it's just you against another man and the stronger, faster, better fighter wins.

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

Jesse: I respect every fighter that steps in the cage or ring. As long as you show me respect, I give it right back.

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

Jesse: Money is my main interest outside of martial arts. Also any other sport, I am very athletic and competitive.

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

Jesse: Most people do not know that I'm a lover, not a fighter. (Laughs)

Darrick: What is your oldest memory?

Jesse: My earliest memory would be reading books with my dad and taking mid-day naps with him.

Darrick: What comic book character do you relate to most?

Jesse: I think I relate most to my favorite ninja turtle, Michelangelo. He always runs his mouth and talks a lot, but when it's time to back it up he can. If you ask anyone who knows me, I'm very similar.

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