FKN Exclusive – Mark Munoz

February 6, 2012 in Exclusive Features, Lifestyles

You know at FKN Famous we always love to bring you new talent. Well we’ve got something special for you today coming from Mission Veijo, California. We have a FKN Exclusive with a very talented UFC fighter by the name of Mark Munoz. Sit back and relax as we get to know Mark a little more and how he started out in the industry.

UFC Fighter Name: Mark Munoz
City/State: Mission Viejo, CA
Website: http://www.facebook.com/markmunozmma

So tell us a little bit about yourself.

- I was born in Yokouska Japan and raised in Vallejo CA to Filipino parents Rodolfo and Imelda Muñoz. I’m a husband to a beautiful wife, a father to 4 wonderful children, a fighter for the UFC middleweight division, and a follower of Jesus.

What inspired you to start fighting & how long had you been fighting for?

- Well never thought that I’d ever be fighting, but the door kept opening for me and later it was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up any longer. A good friend of mine, Urijah “The California Kid” Faber kept on encouraging me to start fighting. For three years I told him no. He stayed on me and asked me to try out some Jiu Jitsu. So I tried it out. Later I started to train Muay Thai then later boxing. The deal sealer was when Urijah invited me to train with Randy Couture for a training camp he had in Sacramento CA. He and a bunch of other UFC fighters came as well. During this training camp, I came and sparred for the very first time, Randy “the Natural” Couture. I took him down once he then stood back up grabbed my head and proceeded to punch me in the gut and head repeatedly. I ended up trying to take him down again but to no avail. Having said all that. I ended up loving it. That when I decided it was something I had to do. I later asked the two most important women in my life, which were my wife and my mother, if they would support me in this new venture. Up until I sat them both down and asked for their support they then said they’d support me. From then on its been a fast rise from 2008-present.

Is there anything that sets you differently from other fighters out there?

- I believe I have the best ground and pound in the business.

Were there any hard challenges you had to face in the industry?

- Yes, I’ve had some injuries that I had to overcome and of course my two losses that I had to learn from. I believe without any adversity you cannot be truly tough. I can honestly say that I’m a better fighter because of those hard challenges!

What ways have you found was the best way to promote yourself?

- The best way to promote myself is through social media. I believe that social media is a vehicle we can use to truly put out how we really are as a person. And to let our fans know of our upcoming events, etc.

What were some of the craziest competitions you’ve competed in?

- The ones that I’ve remembered the most were my Kendall Grove fight in Abu Dhabi and my Chris Leben fight in Birmingham, UK. I love traveling to different countries and doing what I love.

Are there any goals that you would like to achieve?

- To become a UFC World Middleweight Champion

What can we expect from you in the future?

- You can always expect exciting fights from me.

What do you think of FKN Famous & how did you hear about us?

- Heard that you have great material in your magazines. My homies from the bay area told me about you.

Any last shout outs?

- To my training partners at Reign Training Center, visit our website http://train2reign.com, to my coaches, family, fans, and most importantly God I would not be living this blessed life. Thank you for the opportunity to be featured in your magazine!