Quickly establishing herself as a force in the flyweight division, Jessica Pene is one of the top prospects in women’s MMA today. She talks with MMARising.com about her undefeated career to date and preparations for her upcoming fight.
Believing that it is key to take gradual steps up in competition, Jessica has compiled a very impressive record of 6-0-0 with four wins by stoppage since debuting in mixed martial arts in November of 2006.
Already an outstanding wrestler, Gray “The Bully” Maynard has developed into a well-rounded mixed martial artist since his time on the fifth season of The Ultimate Fighter. He speaks with MMARising.com about his career and upcoming fight.
First serving as a training partner of current UFC Lightweight Champion BJ Penn Maynard now works as one of the trainers at the renowned Xtreme Couture gym.
After a successful run as a middleweight, Martin “The Hitman” Kampmann has since become a force in the UFC’s welterweight division. He talks with MMARising.com about his title aspirations and his fight with Paul Daley at UFC 103.
With victories over future title challenger Thales Leites and final WEC Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit, Kampmann’s record is an impressive one.
As one of the top female fighters in the world, Amanda Buckner has competed among the best since her debut in mixed martial arts in 2002. Now focused on joining the Strikeforce roster, she talks with MMARising.com about her future plans.
Having already been ranked as highly as #2 in the world, Buckner is no stranger to competing at the highest levels against the toughest challengers.
Seeking an imminent return to competition from her home in Kanagawa, Japan, multi-time world champion Roxanne Modafferi speaks with MMARising.com about her career accomplishments to date and her aspirations to debut for Strikeforce.
As an American-born and trained fighter living in Japan, Roxanne has a very unique background, but she uses her time away from MMA to educate those around her.
Eagerly looking to get back into action, former Fight Girls contestant and current mixed martial arts star Michelle “The Karate Hottie” Waterson talks with MMARising.com about her future goals as she continues to shine in the sport.
As one of the most attractive female competitors in mixed martial arts today, Michelle knows that there are those who will not take her seriously as a fighter.
Following Strikeforce: “Carano vs Cyborg,” MMARising.com spoke with new Strikeforce addition Marloes Coenen (19-3-0) regarding her signing with Strikeforce and expected debut against new Strikeforce Women’s Lightweight Champion Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos.
Marloes also discusses other opponents whom she would like to face and clarifies past comments involving fellow recent Strikeforce signee Erin Toughill.
Speaking with MMARising.com, 2005 HOOKnSHOOT Women’s Grand Prix Champion and former EliteXC star Julie “Fireball” Kedzie discusses the numerous exciting fights from her past and her plans for the future in this entertaining interview.
Known as one of the most charismatic and fan-friendly female fighters in mixed martial arts, Kedzie has endured highs and lows in her career, but has always kept a smile on her face.