10 Questions With Chad Hinton (3/25/2010)

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10 Questions With Chad Hinton (by Darrick Patrick)

Chad "H-Bomb" Hinton is a professional mixed martial artist who has competed in the Intimidation Cage Fighting organization at shows such as ICF 16, Breakout, and Stacked. He has also appeared in MMA Big Show events Relentless, Haynes vs. Horne, and Champions. At the time of this interview, his next scheduled match is against Roger Huerta in the first round of the second season lightweight tournament of Bellator Fighting Championships at BFC 13 on April 8th, 2010.

Darrick: What was the path that led you to competing professionally in mixed martial arts?

Chad: I have always been involved in combat sports since I was a kid. I started wrestling when I was ten years old, boxing when I was seventeen, and eventually picked up San Shou kickboxing back in 2005. I was always fighting growing up as a kid because I was one of the smaller kids in my neighborhood, so I didn't really have a choice.

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

Chad: It's a great sport, pay attention to details and all of the facets involved in mixed martial arts. Your strength training and diet are just as important as your sparring and rolling. Your ground is just as important as your stand-up. Look for a good gym that has positive people there...like Cincy MMA & Fitness!

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

Chad: Randy Couture, Rich Franklin, Anderson Silva, and Georges St-Pierre. They are all professionals in and outside of the cage.

Darrick: Your next scheduled match is against Roger Huerta on April 8th. What are your thoughts about this upcoming fight?

Chad: The fight with Roger and the Bellator tournament in general are both great opportunities for me to excel in the sport on an international level.

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

Chad: Setting a good example for kids. I watch my two children and the other kids in our kid's programs at my gym and it is the most rewarding feeling there is. To watch them grow into good, positive members of society makes me feel like we are making a difference.

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

Chad: My mother and father. The unbelievable work ethic my parents instilled in me has paid heavy dividends. Also, my wife is my rock. When I met her she changed my perspective on life. She supports everything I do and is my biggest fan. My grandfather who recently passed is one of the best men I've ever met. He was more than a grandfather to me, he was my best friend and my buddy.

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

Chad: I love spending time with my family. I enjoy doing anything outdoors like hiking, fishing, biking, running, camping, etc. I love traveling on vacation with my wife and kids. I also enjoy just about any sport there is to do.

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

Chad: Besides fighting professionally, I own a gym (Cincy MMA & Fitness), I have a full-time job as a Sr. Project Manager at a national general contracting company, own rental properties, and I am a father to two great kids and a husband to an incredible woman. I am a very busy person that would love to scale down a little.

Darrick: What is your oldest memory?

Chad: Playing with my cousins at my grandparent's house when I was a little kid. We had a big family, so it was always a joy.

Darrick: If you had three wishes, what would they be?

Chad: The first wish would be to bring my grandfather back. My second wish is for health and wellness for my friends and family. Finally, my third wish would be to win the Bellator tournament and lightweight title so that I can train and fight full-time.

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You can also check out Chad Hinton in the following places:

Official Chad Hinton MySpace Profile:

http://www.myspace.com/444791068

Official Chad Hinton Facebook Site:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1462223625

Official Chad Hinton Twitter Area:

http://twitter.com/ChadHBombHinton

Cincy MMA & Fitness Website:

http://www.cincymmaandfitness.com

Chad Hinton on Fight Finder:

http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Chad-Hinton-32468