10 Questions With Dan Molina (9/28/2008)

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10 Questions With Dan Molina (by Darrick Patrick)

Dan Molina is a professional mixed martial artist who has appeared in organizations such as the International Fight League, World Extreme Cagefighting, King Of The Cage, War Gods, Xtreme Cage Combat, Ken Shamrock Productions, International Fighting Organization, Gladiator Challenge, Invincible, and Valor Fighting.

Darrick: What led you to competing professionally in mixed martial arts?

Dan: I was always competing in sports since I was three. I competed in Karate tournaments until I was twelve, then from there I played football and wrestled. After wrestling for a little bit in college, MMA just seemed like the next step.

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

Dan: Yeah, before you get into this sport - imagine getting your ass whooped first. When people watch it and they want to do it, they always think that they are the ones doing the hitting. I guess they are really shocked when they find themselves on bottom getting their face smashed in with elbows. I'm just saying think about all parts of the fight before you do it.

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

Dan: There are many people that I respect in this sport, but nobody really comes to mind or sticks out at this time.

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

Dan: I love when the fight is finally ago and my friends and family show up to root me on. I like when we are all united.

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

Dan: My dad, for sure. He always believed in me and to this day supports the hell out of me.

Darrick: Where could you possibly see the future of the sport ten years from now?

Dan: Bigger - much bigger. I don't think we have seen MMA at it's best.

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

Dan: Being with family, watching movies, and video games. Nothing too crazy or exciting.

Darrick: What is your oldest memory?

Dan: When I was little, I kicked my grandfather in the balls when he tried to pick me up. I must have been about two years old.

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

Dan: I once won a karaoke contest simply by dancing. Must have been the hips.

Darrick: If you were falling from an airplane with no parachute, what thoughts do you believe would be going through your head?

Dan: "Well, I guess now is the time to see if I have superpowers and can fly!"

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