Jason Andrada will be fighting Anthony Castrejon at Lion Fight Promotions inaugural event on Feb. 12 at Buffalo Bill's Casino in Primm, NV. Jason was gracious enough to answer a few questions for Muay Thai Authority about his upcoming fight with Anthony.
MTA: You have an upcoming fight on Feb. 12th with Anthony Castejron at Lion Fight Promotions Battle in the Desert, how has your training for the fight been going?
Jason: Training has been going great. I have a few trainers helping me with padwork, game plans, and conditioning (something my previous fights has been lacking). Not all but a lot of my fights I haven't been getting the necessary training so it will be exciting to see the difference for this fight.
MTA: Anything Anthony brings to this fight that you feel could present problems for you?
Jason: Anthony is known for his incredibly fast high kicks and his ring movement is pretty solid. I don't doubt his skills in the ring, he is a very smart active fighter but I'm not preparing for a walk in the park either.
MTA: Can you give us a prediction for the fight with Anthony?
Jason: My only prediction is that it will be worth the wait.
MTA: What are you Muay Thai plans for 2011?
Jason: I plan on turning pro before the summer either after this fight or get 1 or 2 more before I make the switch. I'm pretty much down for whatever. I just want to fight who I'm put in the ring with.
MTA: As an amateur fighter, how do you know when it is time to go pro?
Jason: I feel as soon as I felt comfortable in the ring. When I can think and act at the same time, and when it stops becoming all a blur and I can remember what the heck happened ha ha, but everyone is different.
MTA: Amateur fighters are not allowed to throw elbows in most places, what are you thoughts on that rule? Is it something you would like to see changed?
Jason: I think it really depends on what class of amateur, if it's a person's first or second fight then elbows really aren't necessary but if you're an amateur ready to turn pro then I think more places should accept it into their rule books so those fighters get used to throwing elbows.
MTA: You're a Muay Thai guy, are you tempted to go over to the MMA realm since there is more money over there?
Jason: Actually I want to test myself in boxing. I really don't have any interest in MMA since I'm not much of a ground guy. plus at my weight class (125) there aren't really many opponents in the U.S. for Muay Thai or MMA. Boxing I plan to fight at 118 which in the pro level I should be fighting anyway.
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