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The Ladies of Spar Star Promotions Return Tomorrow
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Brittney & Arianny Return to our Sweet Home Chicago
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Sexy Sunday from ChelsieAryn Miller
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Jamie Milanowski is Ready to Throw Down this Saturday
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Lynn Alvarez's Battle at DFC Winter Brawl 2014 Revisited
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Fighter Babe Jenna Fox Seeks Another Title this Saturday
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UFC on Fox 10 Revisited
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Foxy Friday with Claudia Rivarelli
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Arianny & Brittney Heat up Super Bowl Weekend
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Jessica Storie for Playboy Miss Social of the Year 2014
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MMA Knockout Andy Nguyen Returns to the Cage this Friday
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MMA Babe Rach Wiley is Ready to Throw Down this Saturday
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Fighter Babe Andrea Lee Returns to the Cage this Saturday
How did you get involved in MMA and how long have you been training?
-Growing up in the small east Texas town of Atlanta and being the tomboy that I was, I had always been interested in MMA. I moved to Bossier when I was 19 years old and was waiting tables at Buffalo Wild Wings. Some friends of mine were involved in MMA and all of them thought I should give it a try. They all recommended Karate Mafia and Coach Donny Aaron as the place to go. I met Donny in 2009 and dove into MMA head first. My first competitive experience was as an amateur boxer where I won the Louisiana Golden Gloves and later that year took second in the nation. Since that time, I have gone onto win titles in every discipline in which I have competed, Muay Thai, Boxing, BJJ, and MMA.
Where are you currently training, and what's a typical training week like for you?
-Although I am still an amateur fighter (with plans to turn pro this fall) I already train full-time. I work out and work at Karate Mafia which allows me to basically live in the gym. I train approximately 8- 10 hrs per day in two separate 4-5 hour training sessions. I get one rest day per week which is usually on Monday.
Tell us about your upcoming fight, who you're fighting and where?
-My next fight is against 7-3 fighter, Alyssa Vasquez for the Global Fighting Alliance flyweight title in Alexandria, Louisiana. I already have a second fight lined up for March 8th in Memphis, Tennessee for V3 Fights against Jamie Milanowski. Both of these fights promise to be great fights because both girls can really bang and so can I. I expect a grueling war with each of these opponents.
What is your best experience as a fighter? What is your worst?
-My best experience as an MMA fighter is happening right now, this week. Thanks to my good friend and matchmaker Kelly Carson, several major organizations have noticed me and are pitching me professional multi-fight deals. I should be able to announce who I have signed with very soon. It’s pretty awesome to be offered a multi-fight, televised contract before even having my first pro fight.
-My worst experience was losing my Ascend Combat title in my last fight. It was a fight I was winning but foolishly I kept throwing her and completely lost sight of my game plan. I gave Kate an opportunity in the third round and she capitalized and sunk in an arm bar. I haven't slept well since but I'm hoping that by beating Alyssa on the 8th I can put that loss behind me.
How did you get your fight nickname “KGB”?
- Donny started calling me a Russian when I first came to the gym. They all told me I looked like an Eastern European chick. Eventually that just evolved into KGB. I still scratch my head when people ask me what KGB stands for especially when they see it attached to the sickle and hammer logo that I use on my signature apparel.
What advice would you give to other women who are reading this interview and want to get started in MMA?
-My advice to other female fighters is to fight like a man but conduct yourself like a lady. You don't have to look like a boy to be tough. Some girls just try too hard to look tough and end up looking like a chick with an identity crisis. As female athletes, most especially female fighters, we have a lot to prove. There are a lot of sexist people, not just men but confused women too, who try to detract from, and discredit our value in MMA. I have even heard some male fighters refer to WMMA as a lesser product. It is not a lesser product. I would just encourage aspiring female fighters to fight and fight often. Don't make excuses and don't dodge opponents. If you choose to fight then do it for the right reason. Not because it's the "cool" thing to do or because it gets you attention from your friends but because you want to be the best at your craft. Honestly the only reason I enjoy the attention is because it helps me get fights with the best opponents on the biggest shows.
Who are your favorite MMA fighters?
-My favorite female fighters are Cyborg and Joanne Calderwood. On the men's side I'd have to say Lyoto Machida and Donald Cerrone.
How do you enjoy your free time when not training or fighting?
-When you are at the gym 12-14 hrs a day, six days per week you don't have much free time. If I do take a Holiday or a weekend off I enjoy spending it on the beach somewhere or on the lake waterskiing.
For those who will inquire we have a couple questions for the male readership as well.
Are you single?
-I am married to my coach Donny Aaron. Together we have a two year old daughter named Ainslee.
What do you look for in a guy?
-For me, a man has to be strong, physically, emotionally and intellectually. I haven't met many men with that hat trick of qualities until I met Donny so I decided to marry him. lol
What are your turnoffs?
-My biggest turn off are fake tough guys. I absolutely despise men who have a false sense of physical prowess. I like a man who really is tough, but is confident enough to not feel the need to prove it in every situation. I also despise vanity and people who spend too much time in the mirror taking selfies. Mirrors are for shadow boxing.
Lastly before we let you go we would love to hear about your future plans and let you send some shout outs.
Any future plans or dreams?
-I am focused and one tracked toward winning a world title, one fight at a time. Any fighter who is serious about their career, dreams of one day fighting in the UFC. For me it's no different. I won't be satisfied in my career, or in life, unless and until I win a world title on the biggest stage in the world against the best fighters in the world.
Any shout outs you would like to make?
-I'd like to first thank my Coach, mentor and husband Donny Aaron. My other coaches and training partners at Karate Mafia and Elite Combat, Brent Mason, Grandmaster Carol Baker, Jake Dement, Mark Peters, Ajarn Buck Grant, Allen Smith, Derrik Krantz, Drew Arthur, Dustin Burton and Erik Sands. My sponsors who make it possible for me to train full-time: Classic Stone, Stacy and Shawn Howell at Cash Time, Larkin Development, Lees Heating, Air and Electric, Martial Arts Life Apparel and Pro 27 athletics.
Thank you very much for your time Andrea and good luck on fight night! Click here to purchase tickets to Andrea’s fight, click here to see some highlights of her career and send her some shout outs on Facebook!
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Fighter Babe Jessy Jess Ready to Throw Down this Saturday
How did you get involved in MMA and how long have you been training?
-I have been training for about 5 years now. Starting originally in kickboxing, it has only been recently that my love for grappling and MMA as a whole has developed. That is thanks to my great coaches at Integrated MMA.
Where are you currently training, and what's a typical training week like for you?
-I train at Integrated MMA in Stafford, Brisbane, Queensland. My typical Monday to Friday involves 2-3 training sessions a day as well as my personal training clients and working in a fruit store. Weekends are pretty much the same actually except I only have 1-2 sessions.
Tell us about your upcoming fight, who you're fighting and where?
-I am fighting on Unarmed Combat Unleashed 2 in Emerald. My opponent is Zoie Shreiweis from C4 MMA in Coffs Harbour.
What is your best experience as a fighter? What is your worst?
-Honestly I have experienced so many amazing things in my short career so far, such as defeating a Muay Thai World Champion and then a multiple Boxing World Champion, and being awarded my blue belt by Coach Dan Higgins.
-The worst experience was definitely my loss. It is a sore topic for me!
What advice would you give to other women who are reading this interview and want to get started in MMA?
-Just do it! It is amazing for self defense and teaching life skills that you can't receive anywhere else. You don't have to compete but I guarantee training will change your life.
What or who are your inspirations in MMA and life?
-My main inspiration in both MMA and life is my Coach, Dan Higgins. He is a remarkable man with years and years of knowledge when it comes to Mixed Martial Arts. He's achieved greatness in so many different areas of combat sports, yet still remains a wonderful husband and father to his family, as well as the best mentor to his students.
Who are your favorite MMA fighters?
-Frankie Edgar, Megumi Fuji, Cris Cyborg and Ronda Rousey.
How do you enjoy your free time when not training or fighting?
-I love hanging out with my friends, we do Sober Sundayyz where we all put on pretty dresses and go to the local spot for a Sunday Session without drinking!
For those who will inquire we have a couple questions for the male readership as well.
Are you single?
-As of recently, no I am not!
What do you look for in a guy?
-A sense of humor, intelligence, they must be self motivated and driven to achieve whatever their goals may be. They have to train, not necessarily in MMA or combat sports, but physical fitness is a must!
What are your turn-ons?
-Muscular legs!
What are your turnoffs?
-Nose hair.
What would you say is your best feature?
-Ummm, probably my eyes, they seem to stand out!
Lastly before we let you go we would love to hear about your future plans and let you send some shout outs.
Any future plans or dreams?
-The goal for this year is to make it to Japan to fight or at the very least train with some of the great MMA women there.
Any shout outs you would like to make?
-Yes! Big thank you to my Coaches Dan Higgins, Adrian Pang, Steve Compton, Sean Hannam and the entire crew at Integrated MMA and EMT Fairtex. Also to ASN Brisbane, Return 2 Raw, NRCHI Bodyworks and Mark Edmondson (Peak Performance Coach).
Thank you very much for your time Jessy and good luck on fight night! Click here to purchase tickets to Jessy’s fight and send your shout outs to her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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Van Soest & Reece Headline Lion Fight 13 Tonight
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Meet MMA Babe Megan Cash
Megan has graced the cages for MMA Battle Arena, Lord of the Cage and BCMMA in the UK and KCMMA in the US. Her favorite MMA fighter is Jon Jones.
Outside the world of MMA Megan works as a model and is a former US Air Force MP. Some of her work includes a makeup ad published in Vogue UK August 2011, grid girl for Lamborghini, promotional work for Mercedes Benz and various local companies, a Maxim Hometown Hottie contestant and she will be doing some runway modeling for Kansas City Fashion Week this coming fall.
For more on MMA babe Megan Cash check out her Facebook page with a like.
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Sexy Sunday from Caity Branigan
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Cheyanne Vlismas Picks up a Victory at Tuff-N-Uff MMA
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Angela Jennings SFCL Victory Revisited
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Fighter Babe Nicole Ertzberger Returns to the Cage this Saturday
How did you get involved in MMA and how long have you been training?
-Several years ago a friend of mine did boxing and talked about how great his coach was, it was something I was interested in so I checked him out one day. I loved it, but at the time I just didn't have the dedication for it (a decision I kick myself for now!). However, a couple years ago, I started training at another local gym, got my first fight and was hooked. Now I am back with that coach my friend recommended to me and couldn't be happier.
Where are you currently training, and what's a typical training week like for you?
-I am with Phil Wills, the founder of Team Renegade. Most of my training takes place at Charlotte Boxing Academy but I have been lucky enough to be able to go to other gyms as well to make sure I get all types of training. My camp has truly been a group effort. I work Mon-Fri from 8/830-5 or later so I have had to squeeze my training in wherever I can. Sometimes that means getting cardio in at 6am before work. After work, I train from about 6:30-9 as well as a few hours on Saturdays and sometimes I go all 7 days.
Tell us about your upcoming fight, who you're fighting and where?
-I am fighting February 15 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in SC for my absolute favorite promotion, Conflict MMA. I am matched against Amy Bybee. From what I can tell she looks tough and this should be another exciting fight on my record.
What is your best experience as a fighter? What is your worst?
-I have only had a couple fights so I don’t have much to choose from but my best experience has to be my first fight. I had only been training 5 months and I was so nervous I wanted to run out of the arena but I went in there and managed to get the girl to quit after the first round. It was an amazing feeling.
-My worst (besides taking a tough loss my second bout) is probably eating right. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE food and it is so hard to say no to bad things during fight camps, but it’s worth the pain when I step in the cage healthy.
What advice would you give to other women who are reading this interview and want to get started in MMA?
-Stay true to yourself. I am not at all against using what you’ve got to get want you want but don’t sell yourself short. Make sure you are spending more time in the gym than in front of a camera! Also, make sure you find GOOD training partners. There is nothing worse than thinking you are ready for battle and stepping into the cage and getting beat up because someone took it light on you in the gym. Better to take those beatings during training than in front of your friends and family.
What or who are your inspirations in MMA and life?
-I am inspired by all of these beautiful women in MMA who have done such a good job at making a name for themselves, and female fighters in general. It makes me so happy to hear people tell me that they would much rather watch WMMA because women are more exciting fighters than men. Most women go in the cage and battle it out to the last second and hug each other at the final bell. It’s amazing.
Who are your favorite MMA fighters?
-Initially, I was not a Ronda Rousey fan but she has managed to capture my attention. I also like Sara McMann, and I cannot wait for her fight with Ronda. Tecia Torres is probably one of my favorites. I got to see her fight as an amateur and have kept up with her since then and she has done a great job at developing as a fighter and even got casted on TUF 20. My all time favorite is without a doubt Anderson Silva, he is a beast! I hate the recent downfall he has had but he will always be the champion in my heart.
How do you enjoy your free time when not training or fighting?
-Being lazy!! Haha. Nothing better than laying back relaxing in the recliner with my dog at my feet, the cat in my arms, and my wonderful husband beside me.
For those who will inquire we have a couple questions for the male readership as well.
Even though you just mentioned the answer, are you single?
-Nope, sorry! I met a wonderful man a little over 10 years ago and somehow talked him into marrying me 3 ½ years ago. I really don’t think he knew what he was getting into.
What are your turnoffs?
-Ego. Which I can’t say my husband is without but he is not on the level of some of the fighters I have met in training. Tune it down fellas! Nothing wrong with confidence, but don’t be cocky.
What would you say is your best feature?
-Well I would say my eyes. A man might answer differently.
Lastly before we let you go we would love to hear about your future plans and let you send some shout outs.
Any future plans or dreams?
-I want to get a couple more amateur fights and if those go well I will look to turn pro, and just push to go as far as I can.
Any shout outs you would like to make?
-I want to thank Coach Phil Wills for dealing with me and training me so well. Snake, Rodney Wallace and the rest of the people at Team R.O.C. Charlotte for your help during my camp. Ronny Huitt and his adorable little students at Mat Masters Wrestling. Real American Grappling for my Jiu-Jitsu skills. Wendy at the 9 Rounds in University and also Gym One for letting me use their facilities. My training partners Elizabeth and Carrie for helping me out with everything. Most importantly my husband, Kyle, who has had to deal with so much while supporting me and my crazy dreams.
Thank you very much for your time Nicole and good luck on fight night! Click here to purchase tickets to Nicole’s fight and send her some shout outs on Twitter!
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