Bellator women’s champion Zoila “The Warrior Princess” Gurgel enjoyed a rapid rise to stardom in 2010, but her newfound fame did not come without a price. Drastic weight cuts, coupled with harsh comments from critics who challenged her biggest victories, took a physical and emotional toll.
Gurgel is currently on the road to recovery after suffering a torn ACL this past year and she is eager to get back into the cage to re-establish herself as the best in the sport. Gurgel spoke at length with MMARising.com this week about overcoming challenges and life inside and outside of the cage.
While running to and from training sessions, working full-time as a nanny, attending college classes and cutting weight for my latest fight, I recorded a little Vlog of my last week of preparations. On March 31st, I faced off against Myndi “Moose” Collins in Davison, Michigan at 105 pounds.