So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: Could you tell us a little about how you got started in mixed martial arts?
Jay Hieron: I started wrestling when I was 14 to protect myself. I was getting picked on a lot when I was young and I wanted to be able to protect myself and wrestling I thought was a good way and it was free to join up at my high school.
So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: What are your hobbies outside of martial arts?
Jay Hieron: My hobbies are relaxing going to the movies, shooting guns at the range, and riding motorcycles.
So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: Growing up, who did you look up to?
Jay Hieron: I looked up to Sugar Ray Leonard and Mike Tyson growing up.
So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: How does it feel to be the IFL Welterweight Championship after beating Delson Heleno?
Jay Hieron: It feels great being the IFL world champ it is a dream come true for me to be a world champ. I work very hard and I believe when you work hard you can achieve your goals.
So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: Who is your favorite MMA fighter to watch?
Jay Hieron: I like to watch a bunch of fighters not just MMA. I like Chuck Liddell, Randy couture, Anderson Silva, Dan Henderson, Wanderlai Silva, Ray Sefo, Tito Trinadad, Zab Judah.
So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: Who would play you in a movie about your life?
Jay Hieron: That’s a hard question to answer. My favorite actors are Denzel Washington, Steve McQueen, Andy Garcia, Jamie Fox but I do not look like any of those guys I think someone who would play me should look like me somewhat.
So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: What has been your biggest accomplishment inside and outside of the ring/cage?
Jay Hieron: My biggest accomplishment inside the ring is becoming a world champ for the IFL on 12/29/07.
So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: Any last thoughts you'd like to leave your fans?
Jay Hieron: Thanks to all my fans I appreciate the support when the fans recognize me and tell me how I inspire them to change there life it feels great it makes me wanna train that much harder thank you.
Jay Hieron will defend his IFL Welterweight championship title against Mark Miller on April 4th!
For more info on Jay Hieron visit, IFL.com 
Jay Hieron is a Long Island native who found great success as a high school and college wrestler, but after graduation found himself lost. He spent most of his youth walking a fine line between greatness and destruction, and without the guidance of sports, he began to fall victim to his environment. It wasn’t long before Jay ended up in prison and if something didn’t change, the future would only look worse. He eventually discovered a new sport called mixed martial arts and was able to use this sport as a medium to focus his energy more positively. With his new motivation, Jay traveled the long road back up to greatness and recently won the IFL Welterweight Championship.
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