TRAINING: Every day is different, but usually a long run in the morning, pads in the afternoon, and then team training at night, followed with other classes.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I just wanted to get into shape. I wanted to be a forest firefighter but I was too young, so I thought I'd get into shape. A guy I was dating at the time was a fighter and he told me to check out a jiu-jitsu class, and here I am.

What ranks and titles have you held? Most badass cheesecake on the planet

Do you have any heroes? Nope

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's a dream come true. It's pretty unreal being one of the first females ever to compete on TUF, as well as in the UFC!  I've made a lot of crazy choices that I think most people wouldn't have made, picking this sport over other things, and now I know it was worth it. For a long time I thought I was just nuts.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? After I had been training for three years I applied for University and signed up for a couple classes, and then I got the offer to train with Rosi Sexton and I moved to England instead to pursue my dream of being a professional fighter.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a server, and was still a server until a few weeks ago.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 3-0 as an amateur 

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Purple belt in No Gi Jiu-Jitsu 

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar

Favorite Striking technique: Elbows (GNP)