Luke “the Jedi” Jumeau is an exciting young fighter making his Professional debut at ICNZ 10, May 1st 2010.

After exploding onto the ICNZ roster with impressive A-Class wins over Andrew Craven and Brad Hendra, Luke is ready to take the step up to fighting Pro-Class rules.

Luke is scheduled to take on the team mate of his last victim, in Peter Parata of Lockdown MMA, in what will be an electric main event for the Palmerston North crowd at ICNZ 10.

In his build up to this fight Luke has taken a few moments out to answer a few questions for ICNZ fans

1) Can you tell us where you train and how long you’ve trained there?

I train at Incorporated Martial Arts and have been training there for six years.

2) Have you trained any other Martial Arts?

The training at I.M.A is Taikwondo based with Muay Thai and Brazilian Jujitsu

3) Have you competed successfully at any other sports?

I played rugby and other sports that I was good at but never took them seriously

4)You are coming into your first Pro-Class match at ICNZ 10, has that changed your outlook and preparation at all?

Not really, every fight I am faced with I will take seriously as it puts me one step up the ladder.

5) This will be your third appearance on the ICNZ roster, what keeps bringing you back?

Definitely the team at ICNZ. The events are always well organized.

6) What are your goals for 2010, 2011 on the MMA scene?

Right now my goal is to win my next fight and every fight as they come. I have also got my sights on the ICNZ Super Welterweight title.

7) How do you envision the sport developing in NZ over the next 2-3 years?

I could definitely see the UFC being hosted here as MMA is becoming more and more popular in New Zealand.

Any predictions for ICNZ 10?

No predictions, just quiet confidence.

9) Anyone you would like to thank?

I would like to thank my trainers Steve, Reed and Craig for all their hard work also my training partners for all their blood, sweat and tears. Lastly my family and friends for all their love and support.