10 Questions With Martin Sandoval (9/30/2009)

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10 Questions With Martin Sandoval (by Darrick Patrick)

Martin "Tarzan" Sandoval is a professional mixed martial artist who has competed in organizations such as Palace Fighting Championship, Extreme Combat, PureCombat, and Gladiator Challenge. At the time of this interview, his next scheduled match is against Ulysses Gomez in Tachi Palace Fights at TPF 1 on October 8th, 2009.

Darrick: How did you end up competing professionally in mixed martial arts?

Martin: Well, I mainly got to where I'm at due to the training aspect of MMA because I'm just addicted to all of the workouts. On top of that, I'm in love with the discipline that is involved within martial arts.

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

Martin: Don't do anything half-ass, always be humble, train as hard as you can every moment that you're in the gym, and most of all it is important to always honor your instructor. He is your general and will lead you to the correct path. Mixed martial arts isn't simply a sport or a hobby, MMA is a lifestyle and you have to live it to the fullest.

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

Martin: I respect everyone in the sport that gets in the ring or a cage. It takes a lot of courage to do what most MMA fighters do.

Darrick: Your next scheduled fight is against Ulysses Gomez on October 8th. What are your thoughts about this upcoming match?

Martin: He is an excellent opponent, I've been looking forward to this fight for about a year now and I'm ready. I'm just here to put on a great show for the people.

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

Martin: The outcome of having not so much a team, but a family. Just being together with the Last Stand family bleeding, sweating, hurting, all of it. They're the best thing that has ever happened to me. That's where I get my fulfillment.

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

Martin: The number one person who influenced me is my dad. He's been a huge part of why I've never given up. Also all of my family, brothers, my girlfriend, and now Professor Tom Theofanopoulos.

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

Martin: I have been playing soccer for twenty years, I love riding my road bike, rock climbing, and scuba diving.

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

Martin: I'm a really sensitive guy and very emotional.

Darrick: What is your oldest memory?

Martin: My first birthday is as far back as I can remember.

Darrick: If you were stranded in a jungle with only three items, what would they be?

Martin: I wouldn't need anything - I'm Tarzan, remember? I live in the jungle, I'd make everything for the beauty of the wild. (Laughs)

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