
Jay camacho Ram At The Fights interview on his first Canada fight
Key takeaways
- Jay camacho said his November 28 MMA bout at SFL Sky five league 001 will be his first fight in Canada.
- Camacho said he recently turned 18 and is excited to fight adults.
- He said he started MMA at 12 and began taking Muay Thai fights in Mexico at 13.
- Camacho has not seen his upcoming opponent fight and said he does not know his style.
- He said he trains two or three hours a day and studies Mexican fighters and Mike Tyson to improve his technique.
In the Jay camacho Ram At The Fights interview, the Mexican MMA fighter said his November 28 bout at SFL Sky five league 001 in Toronto will be his first fight in Canada. He told Ram At The Fights that he recently turned 18, has trained for the bout for months and expects a hard fight despite knowing little about his opponent.
What did Jay camacho say about his next fight at SFL Sky five league 001?
Jay camacho expects a difficult MMA bout on November 28, but he has not seen his opponent fight and does not know his style. Rather than prepare for a style he cannot identify, Camacho said he is relying on his own training and wants both fighters to be ready for a good contest.
He made clear that unfamiliarity does not mean he is overlooking the matchup. Camacho said he is confident in what he can do, while expecting his opponent to test him. He also promised not to spend the fight simply throwing jabs; his intention is to engage.
Camacho put his approach to an unknown opponent in one line:
There is no small opponent when it comes to a fight
The event is scheduled for Toronto, Canada. Camacho described the prospect of returning to the cage with enthusiasm, saying he misses both fighting and the feeling that comes with it.
How is Jay camacho training for his MMA fight?
Jay camacho said he trains two or three hours a day and has spent months preparing for his November 28 bout. His work includes Muay Thai and grappling, while his crew has pushed him through a demanding camp intended to leave him ready for a hard fight.
Striking and ground work
Muay Thai remains an important part of Camacho’s game: he fought in the discipline in Mexico and considers himself a strong striker. He does not want that experience to define the limits of his MMA preparation, though. He said he also does substantial jiu-jitsu work and feels capable on the ground.
Camacho described daily training as physically tough. His goal is to arrive at the fight accustomed to that discomfort, rather than be surprised by it in the cage. He credited his crew with preparing him hard and said he trains as much as he can each day.
Finding his gym in Canada
After arriving in Canada, Camacho checked several gyms before choosing the one where he now trains. What convinced him was the standard of the sessions and the people around him: he said the training was not easy, and he valued the strength of the gym’s community.
Although he described it as a Muay Thai gym, he said his crew understands how to prepare him for MMA. For Camacho, that combination has let him continue developing his striking while getting ready for the full range of an MMA bout.
Why is Jay camacho’s first fight in Canada meaningful to him?
Jay camacho said the November 28 bout will be his first fight in Canada and his first since recently turning 18. He is excited to fight adults and sees the occasion as a chance to show the Mexican fighting style he identifies with.
Camacho began MMA training at 12. Because there were not many MMA fights available to him in Mexico, he began taking Muay Thai fights at 13 instead. Those bouts gave him competition experience before this opportunity to return to an MMA cage.
The move to Canada also makes the bout personal. Camacho has settled into a new gym and training community, but he still connects his approach to where he started. When asked what his first Canadian fight meant, he spoke about representing Mexico and showing how he fights.
How does Jay camacho handle nerves before a fight?
Jay camacho said nerves used to take over when he fought at a younger age. Now he treats confidence as something he can build in training: if one part of his game worries him, he works on that area until he feels more prepared.
He described fighting as mental as well as physical. Rather than expecting pressure to disappear, Camacho tries to identify what is behind it. An uncertain part of his preparation becomes a reason to train more, not a reason to ignore the concern.
That method shapes how he approaches camp. Camacho said he keeps working until he feels confident in an area and can balance the different parts of his game. With his first Canadian fight ahead, he is drawing on that process instead of assuming experience alone will settle his nerves.
Which fighters influence Jay camacho’s Mexican fighting style?
Jay camacho studies Mexican boxers and MMA fighters, but he does not limit himself to athletes from Mexico. He named Canelo, Brandon Moreno, Rodriguez and lazy boy among the fighters he watches, and said he also studies Mike Tyson’s footwork, speed and punching.
Studying fighters for specific skills
Camacho’s approach is practical: when he wants to improve a particular skill, he looks for a fighter who does it well. He described studying movement and hand work separately, taking ideas from athletes who have reached a high level rather than trying to copy one complete style.
He associates Mexican fighting with continuing to move forward. That attitude informs his promise to bring a hard fight on November 28, while his wider list of influences shows he is looking for techniques wherever he finds them. Tyson, in particular, stands out to him for the combination of movement and punching speed.
How is Jay camacho managing food and expectations before November 28?
Jay camacho said managing food while preparing for the fight is difficult, especially when his mother makes Mexican food for the family. He is sticking to his fight preparation for now and plans to enjoy a meal after the bout.
Meals at home during fight preparation
Camacho described sitting with his family while they eat the food his mother makes, as he has salad, meat and rice. He acknowledged the temptation but said he has to focus on what he wants from the fight rather than give in to a craving. The restriction is temporary, he added: there will be time to eat what he wants afterward.
What he wants fans to expect
Asked what fans would see on November 28, Camacho returned to the persistence he associates with his Mexican style. People at his gym know how he hits, he said, and he does not intend to give up. His preparation, from training through meals at home, is directed at being ready for that fight.
Who is Jay camacho?
Jay camacho is a Mexican fighter.
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Questions from the interview
Has Jay camacho seen his November 28 opponent fight?
No. Jay camacho said he has not seen his opponent fight and does not know his style.
How many hours a day does Jay camacho train?
Jay camacho said he trains two or three hours a day while preparing for his MMA bout.
How old was Jay camacho when he started MMA?
Jay camacho said he started MMA training at 12 and began taking Muay Thai fights in Mexico at 13.
Is the November 28 bout Jay camacho’s first fight in Canada?
Yes. Jay camacho said the November 28 bout will be his first fight in Canada.
Which boxer does Jay camacho study for footwork and speed?
Jay camacho said he studies Mike Tyson’s footwork, speed and punching.


