Mikael Michelle: From Waitress to Power Slap Star: Her Inspiring Journey | DSH #1438

Summary

Digital Social Hour: Mikael Michelle - From Waitress to Power Slap Star

Host: Sean Kelly
Guest: Mikael Michelle
Episode: From Waitress to Power Slap Star: Her Inspiring Journey | DSH #1438
Release Date: July 8, 2025

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1. Introduction

In this riveting episode of Digital Social Hour, host Sean Kelly sits down with Mikael Michelle, a rising star in the controversial yet captivating sport of Power Slap. Mikael shares her transformative journey from working multiple 9-to-5 jobs to becoming a prominent figure in Power Slap, offering listeners an unfiltered glimpse into her life, challenges, and aspirations.

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2. Mikael's Background

Mikael's story is one of resilience and determination. Just two months prior to her emergence in Power Slap, Mikael was juggling two full-time jobs, including working as a waitress. Her shift from a conventional lifestyle to the adrenaline-fueled world of Power Slap was both unexpected and inspiring.

[10:10] Mikael Michelle: "Less than a year ago, I was unhealthy, broke, and working a 9 to 5. Now, I'm about to be the face of the female division of Power Slap."

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3. Entry into Power Slap

Initially aspiring to commentate for MMA, Mikael stumbled upon Power Slap and decided to participate herself after gaining a better understanding of the sport. Her entry was not just a leap into a new profession but a testament to her willingness to embrace challenges outside her comfort zone.

[01:38] Mikael Michelle: "I love MMA and wanted to get into commentating, but then I saw the Power Slap events and thought I could take one of those slaps. It was just one slap, and now I'm on my third fight, next in line for the first female title. It's crazy. I ended up loving it."

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4. Fighting Philosophy and Preparation

Mikael emphasizes adaptability and mental toughness as key components of her fighting strategy. Unlike her previous approach, she now focuses on adjusting her tactics in real-time, learning from each moment in the ring.

[01:13] Sean Kelly: "I wonder, since it's your opponent's first fight, how you even prepare and study for that."
[01:17] Mikael Michelle: "I'm going into it with the idea that I'm gonna regroup and change it up as I go, learning what she does in the moment and adapting on the fly."

Mikael also discusses her disciplined preparation regimen, including a three-day fast to stay within weight classes and enhance her focus.

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5. Personal Challenges and Transformation

Mikael's journey was not without its struggles. She candidly discusses her battle with depression and the pivotal year she spent rebuilding her mental and physical health. This period of self-improvement laid the foundation for her success in Power Slap.

[10:03] Sean Kelly: "Less than a year ago, you were unhealthy, broke, working a 9 to 5."
[10:10] Mikael Michelle: "I worked on myself for about a year, getting mentally right and being super disciplined. All that hard work showed up through Power Slap. I built a name for myself and now I’m seeing success both in Power Slap and outside of it."

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6. The Mexican Jail Incident

A harrowing experience that Mikael recounts is when she and her father were wrongfully accused and detained in Mexico. This incident not only tested her resilience but also reinforced the values her father instilled in her regarding self-defense and standing up for oneself.

[15:07] Mikael Michelle: "TMZ wanted to talk about the Passes deal and Power Slap. During an interview, I shared the story of how I defended my dad from getting beaten up, which led to us being taken to jail in Cabo without a translator. My dad said, 'I think that's the most proud of you I’ve ever been because you stood up for me.'"

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7. Support System and Self-Defense Training

Mikael attributes much of her strength to her supportive family, especially her father, who taught her the importance of self-defense from a young age. Her father's influence is evident in her approach to Power Slap and her ability to handle confrontational situations.

[19:13] Mikael Michelle: "My dad taught me self-defense moves. He'd take me in the backyard with hockey gloves and teach me how to start punching properly. He showed me to grab the shirt instead of the hair to avoid fouls in fights."

This foundation not only made her physically prepared but also mentally tough, enabling her to navigate the high-stakes environment of competitive fighting.

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8. Future Ambitions and Career Plans

Looking ahead, Mikael envisions a diverse career in fighting. While she remains committed to Power Slap, she also aspires to transition into MMA and boxing, seeking to expand her prowess and influence in multiple combat sports.

[22:54] Mikael Michelle: "I think I'm going to stick with Power Slap, but I also love fighting. I'm looking to do both Power Slap and MMA, and potentially some boxing matches if the opportunity arises."

Her ambition is not limited to the ring; Mikael is keen on leveraging her fame to secure sponsorships and monetize her growing brand, with the support of platforms like Passes.

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9. Social Media and Lifestyle

Mikael embraces the digital age by actively cultivating her social media presence. She plans to launch her profile on Passes, focusing on behind-the-scenes content, her training regimen, and her vibrant life in Las Vegas. Her aim is to connect authentically with her audience, showcasing both her professional and personal sides.

[23:32] Mikael Michelle: "Passes is launching today, showing my transition into fighting and my life in Vegas. I vlog my day-to-day activities, including training and my experiences at local day clubs and nightclubs."

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10. Conclusion

Mikael Michelle's ascent in Power Slap is a compelling narrative of overcoming adversity, harnessing personal strength, and seizing opportunities. Her story is not just about physical combat but also about mental fortitude, self-improvement, and the relentless pursuit of one's dreams. As she prepares for her upcoming fight and continues to build her brand, Mikael embodies the spirit of transformation and empowerment.

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Notable Quotes:

• [17:36] Sean Kelly: "Was that like playing hockey or just knocking?"
  [17:38] Mikael Michelle: "No, that was outside of hockey. The person always deserved it, I will say that. You know, but he definitely raised me with the idea that violence is the answer. Because if you punch someone in the mouth, they usually stop doing whatever they were doing."

• [03:00] Mikael Michelle: "I'm pretty confident in not getting knocked out. But mentally knowing the risks, especially with the potential for viral fame if it happens, is a crazy mindset."

• [11:28] Sean Kelly: "Well done. Yeah, that's an inspiring story and relatable for people watching, I think."

Mikael's candidness and transparency make her a relatable and inspiring figure, illustrating that with the right mindset and support system, one can navigate and thrive in unconventional career paths.

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Stay Connected:

• Instagram: @MikaelMichelle
• Passes Profile: Launching today!
• Upcoming Fight: [Date and details]

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This summary captures the essence of Mikael Michelle's conversation on Digital Social Hour, highlighting her journey, challenges, and future aspirations. For more in-depth discussions and insights, tune into the full episode.

Transcript

[A]

He was a hockey player, so just all around crazy. Wow.

[B]

Was that like playing hockey or just knocking?

[A]

No, that was outside of hockey.

[B]

Holy crap.

[A]

The person always deserved it. I will say that. You know, but he definitely raised me with the idea that violence is the answer. Because if you punch someone in the mouth, they usually stop doing whatever they were doing.

[B]

Old school.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

All right, guys, got Mikey here today. Power Slap Fighter. Big fight this Friday. Thanks for hopping on.

[A]

Of course. Thank you for having me.

[B]

Yeah, I know you're in the middle of a fast right now, so I appreciate your time.

[A]

Of course. Yeah, I started today. Anything to distract me from the hunger.

[B]

So I've done a three day fast. It's no joke.

[A]

Yeah, usually I don't fast too much the day before. I just am a little closer to the weight, but I don't want to take any chances this time.

[B]

What number fight is this for you?

[A]

For Power Slap? It's gonna be my third.

[B]

Okay. Yeah, I know. You fought Paige last time, right?

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

So the title.

[A]

No, last time it was just a regular bout. And then this time was supposed to be the rematch with her for the title, but she got hurt. So now it's just a regular bout and I'm waiting for her new opponent.

[B]

I wonder, since it's your opponent's first fight, how you even prepare and study for that.

[A]

Yeah. So this time instead of like, okay, I'm gonna do the same thing every single time. I kind of am going into it with the idea that I'm gonna regroup after the and try to change it up as I go and learn what she does in the moment and try to really see if I can adapt in the moment.

[B]

Can't wait to see it. How'd you get into this? Because this isn't like your normal profession.

[A]

Yeah, I love mma and I wanted to kind of get into commentating and I was looking where I could start and I thought I could start at power slap and commentate. And then I looked more into it and then I saw the girls do it and then I was like, oh, I can absolutely take one of those slaps. So I was like, okay, I'll do one. See how it works. And that's it. Just one. And now I'm on my third one. Next in line for the first female title. So crazy. I ended up loving it.

[B]

What a mindset. I had the opposite approach. I saw it and I'm like, I'm never doing that.

[A]

Those guys, man, the guys are crazy.

[B]

Especially my weight class because I'm 201 slap and you're out.

[A]

Yeah. I don't even know how they do that.

[B]

Yeah, I remember, like, the first one I went to. I think the first three fights were knockouts.

[A]

Yeah. It's crazy, too, because when you're waiting for your turn to get on stage, you're watching it. So you're sitting there stretching, and you're seeing 10 people get knocked out left and right, and it's like, okay, Mikey, your turn.

[B]

I'm like, oh, man, you gotta be mentally resilient to compete in this, right?

[A]

Oh, I think the mental toughness is way harder than the physical strength because I'm pretty confident in not getting knocked out. But to mentally know, especially for the weeks leading up to it, I'm about to get on stage in front of all these people, and if I get knocked out, it's going viral. And. Yeah, it's a crazy mindset, for sure.

[B]

It's going super viral.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Those clips get hundreds of millions of views.

[A]

Oh, yeah. Especially the knockout clips. And there's not really been a legit female knockout yet. So the first one is. It's not going to be me, I.

[B]

Hope, but, wow, that's surprising. So none of the female fights resulted in a KO yet?

[A]

No. A couple girls have gotten knocked out or wobbled, but it was always a foul. So even though they did get knocked out, it didn't count.

[B]

So those. Some of those fouls look painful.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

You get hit on the bone. I feel like that hurts more than cheek, right?

[A]

Oh, yeah, for sure. Does that happen to you a little bit. In my first one, I got hit high, and that one did wobble me a little bit more, but other than that, I haven't been wobbled too much.

[B]

So that's good. You get two of those or three of those before the match ends.

[A]

Yeah. You. If you get fouled twice, then it's over twice.

[B]

Wow.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

You got to be precise.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Damn. Do you work on that, like, aim, I guess?

[A]

Yeah. I think that's one of the main things I work on because you can't work on too much else. So I just make sure I focus and hit the same spot every time. Because the foul suck. It's especially because there's only three slaps per match, so one foul really does, you know, bad for you.

[B]

So how do you feel about the three slaps per match? Do you think there should be more or less or three is good?

[A]

I think three is good. After the third one, I'm done for sure. For the title, it is 5, so I will say it sucks that Paige isn't, you know, able to compete anymore. But now instead of taking five from her, I'm taking three from a new person.

[B]

So could fight her after you win, right?

[A]

Yeah, absolutely. I'm waiting for her.

[B]

Let's go call her out.

[A]

Yes. Paige, get better so we can have a rematch now.

[B]

She picked the of route too. I'm sure you've been offered that. But instead you went with this.

[A]

Yeah, so I just, you know, signed with passes and I'm excited because, you.

[B]

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[A]

Only fans has such a stigma to it. And even if I weren't to do the things other people are doing on there, I just really didn't want to be tied to that. So I went with Passes and I'm really happy. They've kind of built a team around me and I'm excited. I actually launched today, so.

[B]

So what's the difference with passes? What makes them unique?

[A]

I think really the team behind it, I'm not only getting the platform, but I'm getting people helping me build my profile, some guidance and they really believe in me.

[B]

So shout out to Lucy. She's sort of mentoring you now, right, Lucy?

[A]

That's one of the main reasons too, why I like passes is because it's founded by the youngest female billionaire and I just love the female part of it. So she really understands and I like to be around people I really look up to. So between Lucy and then Livy Dunn is on there as well. I feel like that's what I strive to be. So that's just what I want to be surrounded with as opposed to be surrounded by people that I don't even necessarily, you know, want to be like.

[B]

That makes sense. TMZ article came out yesterday.

[A]

Yes. Crazy.

[B]

How did that happen?

[A]

So TMZ wanted to do just talk about the passes deal and, you know, power slap. And we had an interview yesterday. It went very well. Kind of the same thing. You know, I told him about meeting Lucy was a big deal, especially she just became the first female or the youngest female billionaire. So that's kind of fresh. And then just talk to them about my journey with powerslab, what I wanna show and kind of my goals.

[B]

So well done. This new fame, is it getting to you yet? Like, how does it feel?

[A]

It's. It's super new still. So I'm trying to just get. Take it all in and not be too excited about it. I'll say. But also not keep looking at the next thing where I'm not feeling how exciting right now is. But yeah, I feel like it's gotten so big just in the last two months. So the fact I'm just starting and everything is so big. I'm super excited to see like what the future few months to a year holds.

[B]

It's crazy. I Mean, we met at the AMAs. Yeah, that was my first one. And just seeing all the stars there was like, wow, I can't believe I'm in this room right now.

[A]

To be, like, with all the stars. And not only were we, like, with them, it's like we're a part of it, too. It's not just we're sitting with all the, you know, normal people, regular people, I guess, was crazy Legends.

[B]

I look, I mean, I used to listen to a lot of those artists that were there. So just to be there was. Was insane.

[A]

Oh, yeah. And to see them up close, it's funny because some of them look a little different than you think, and some of them look exactly the same.

[B]

Yeah. That backflip from. What's that?

[A]

Benson Boone.

[B]

Yeah, Benson Boone. Legendary.

[A]

Oh, yeah.

[B]

People don't know how hard that is.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

That was like 10 set of stairs.

[A]

Oh, yeah. And he wasn't even breathing hard after.

[B]

Crazy.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Yeah. That was my favorite performance that night, for sure. Less than a year ago, though, you were. You were unhealthy, you were broke, you were working a 9 to 5, right?

[A]

Yeah, a couple 9 to 5. So I had two jobs, you know, mentally super unhealthy. And I just knew that the 9 to 5 life wasn't for me and the depressed life wasn't for me. You know, I'm never one to. Sometimes you're sad and you kind of sit in it. But me, I know that just because I'm sad in the moment, like, that's not the life that's meant for me. So I went and I really worked on myself for about a year, just mentally getting right and being super disciplined in the. Just working every day to be better. And it all just. I feel like at the exact same time, all the hard work that I did for a year showed up and through Power Slap. And it's not even so much Power Slap itself, but kind of what I've been able to build from it. Whereas if I didn't do all the mental work before, it would have been, you know, the little 15 minutes of power Slap fame or kind of, you know, once the Paige Van Zant was out of it, then it's like, you know, I'm kind of forgotten as well. But I feel like I've done well to. Instead of feeding or instead of just relying on her name, that I have a name for myself now, and I built it, you know, now I'm my own person and I get to see success in Power Slap. And outside of Powerslap as well.

[B]

Well done. Yeah, that's an inspiring story and relatable for people watching, I think. Cause you were just working a nine to five literally a year ago, and now you're about to be the face of the female division of power Slap.

[A]

Yeah, absolutely. I mean, I was working as a full time waitress not even two months ago.

[B]

Craz.

[A]

So just in two months went from full time waitress to. Now I get to live out my dream.

[B]

Basically compete in front of hundreds of millions of eyeballs.

[A]

Oh, yeah, absolutely.

[B]

What restaurant were you waiting at?

[A]

A few. So I was at Naxos Taverna and Lotus of Siam at the Red Rock.

[B]

How's it going?

[A]

Oh, they're so good.

[B]

I ordered that to my house on the.

[A]

Oh my gosh. I love it.

[B]

That's crazy.

[A]

That was a little bit prior and then my most recent one was summer house at the Durango. So kind of stay in the local.

[B]

Been there a few times. Wow. So you might have waited my table.

[A]

I probably have.

[B]

I had no idea. Crazy, crazy. Well done though. I like the depression story too, so I struggled with that.

[A]

Thank you.

[B]

And that was. That was rough.

[A]

Yeah, it's hard. It's hard to get out of. And especially when you're in it, you think to yourself, sometimes is there even better?

[B]

So I literally thought I'd live the rest of my life in my bedroom. At a certain point.

[A]

Yeah. I feel like it just takes one little good thing to happen. And then when you're in such a bad place, every little thing that you can just build momentum from, you got to keep it going. So even if it's like the most simple, like, oh, it's a nice day and I feel good today in this moment, it's like, okay, you got to build off that and just keep going.

[B]

Absolutely. Did you have a good support system when you told everyone you're going to do this?

[A]

Yeah, I did. I am blessed because my family and my friends are so supportive of everything I do. I think my parents thought the power slap was a little crazy at first, but when I explained to them it's more than just getting on stage, taking three slaps and getting a check, I was like, this is the beginning of me building a career. I don't know exactly how I'm gonna do it, but I know this is gonna be the start and I've been able to prove it to them. So they've been super, super supportive since.

[B]

Yeah, you can use this in a lot of ways. Like a lot of athletes play sports and then end up making More money afterwards.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Like, Tom Brady is a great example.

[A]

Yeah. I think it's all about how you carry yourself. And you got to know that outside of the sport, there's so much money to be made. And I didn't realize until I got into it, and I started seeing people around me and how they're making money, and it just comes from all directions, and it's crazy. So I'm trying to get in on that.

[B]

Sponsors. Once you got that attention, you can monetize it, turn it into currency. Sure. Passes will help with that, too.

[A]

Oh, for sure.

[B]

I love that. I got to hear about the Mexican jail story.

[A]

Oh, my gosh. So my dad lives. Is retired in Cabo, and he's on the HOA board. This is all important, I promise. He's on the HOA board at his condos, and he's just had issues with these squatters in another condo. And I've known the story for, like, a good few months. My dad's been talking about it. So one day I'm coming. I'm, like, walking across, going to meet my dad, to walk down to the beach, and I see him, a girl about my age, like, parked wrong, and I see him go up and say, hey, you can't park there. And I'm thinking, all right, of course my dad's saying something. And then she turns around, calls her boyfriend over, who's about my age, about 6, 4. He's huge, and immediately doesn't say anything to my dad. Just punches him right in the face, breaks his nose. My dad wasn't ready then in the span of, like, 5.

[B]

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[A]

Seconds. My dad's chasing this kid around. This girl's screaming. And I'm running up, and I'm like, all right, I can't just let my dad get beat up, so I gotta do something. So then I start beating the girlfriend up because I'm like, you know what? You just got my dad beat up. So. So now I'm hitting her, and then I hear the Federales start coming and, you know, kind of gets broken up. And my dad's still like, you know, he's not the one to just take it. So he's still trying to get some. And then, you know, we kind of separate a little bit. The guy starts saying some stuff. I kind of walk by. The guy punches me in the side of the head. So then. And then I went to Go. Hit him. I couldn't hit him again. So then the girl's standing right there, and she started. So she got another shot. And then by this time, like, the Mexican federales get there. My dad and I don't speak English.

[B]

Spanish.

[A]

Yeah, my dad and I don't speak Spanish. They speak Spanish. So they're telling them that my dad beat the girl up and all these crazy things, and there was no translator around, so they just decided they were taking us to jail. And then they took us, like, an hour outside of Cabo into the, like, little city and just put us in jail and basically said, there's no translator here right now, so you're gonna have to wait until tomorrow till they come. And, like, no food, no water, and my dad is all bloody, and it was crazy. And my dad looks over and he goes, I think that's the most proud of you I've ever been because you stuck up for me. And I was like, okay. And then luckily, the next day, the translator came. And then, you know, I don't even know what happened. I just know we're on the next flight home, but. Pretty crazy.

[B]

That's nuts. The guy put hands on you?

[A]

Yeah, he did. He hit me pretty hard. You know what, though? He didn't rock me, so.

[B]

Wow. That's insane.

[A]

It was crazy.

[B]

What a story.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Mexican jail must be way worse in America, I'd imagine.

[A]

Oh, my gosh. It. They do not care about you in there, I'll tell you that.

[B]

Like, no food, not speaking Spanish makes it even worse.

[A]

Oh, so scary. And especially to, like, be in a whole nother country and nobody knew we were there, really. And so, yeah, it was. It was crazy.

[B]

Could your dad sell the property out there?

[A]

No, he still. He still is, like, walks by, and I'm so scared all the time. I'm like, please don't cause any more issues, but.

[B]

Joke.

[A]

Yeah. My dad is definitely one of the reasons why I'm crazy enough to do something like power slap, because I've watched him in person probably knock out 15 different people for 15 different reasons. And he was a hockey player, so just all around crazy. Yeah.

[B]

Was that, like, playing hockey or just knocking?

[A]

No, that was outside of hockey.

[B]

Holy crap.

[A]

The person always deserved it, I will say that. You know, but he definitely raised me with the idea that violence is the answer. Because if you punch someone in the mouth, they usually stop doing whatever they were doing.

[B]

Old school.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Yeah. I feel like our parents generation, like, that was common.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Getting in physical fights.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

And now when you get one in school or whatever, you get suspended and it's like a huge deal. Back in the day, that's how they resolved issues.

[A]

Yeah. I feel like, you know, to a point, I think my dad is right because the couple times I've been in Israel, physical altercations and, you know, the other person usually stops whatever they were doing that was the problem.

[B]

Wow, so you've been in some street fights too?

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

What was it over a guy?

[A]

No. So I've never fought somebody because of my problem. It's usually like to protect somebody. So in high school, I actually was on World Star, if you remember.

[B]

I remember those days. World Star Hip hop.

[A]

Yeah. I was on World Star. This girl was just picking on basically every girl at the school and had an issue with my friend and just would not leave my friend stand alone. And so I went, I was just gonna say something. And it ended up being a fight. And World Star. And I apologized to the girl too, and on wrote her a note about how sorry I was because I hit her like 17 times.

[B]

Jeez.

[A]

Yeah, I didn't. I didn't realize in the moment that that was happening, but I felt bad afterwards and wrote her an apology letter. And then she made fun of me on Twitter and I was like, all.

[B]

Right, your dad taught you all.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Did he teach you self taught defense moves and stuff?

[A]

Yeah, he did. I remember one time he had, you know, like the hockey gloves. He'd take me in the backyard and if I had an issue with the girl, he's like, all right, if you're gonna go do this, you're gonna do it right. So I had to put the hockey gloves on me and just teach me how to start punching.

[B]

Wow.

[A]

He's like, you never grab the hair. Because then they can say, oh, you grab the hair. You like grab him right here on the front of the shirt. And so, yeah.

[B]

Interesting. A lot of girls do go for the hair grab. I noticed when I see girl fights.

[A]

Yeah. And I think, like, the hair, yes. You have a little bit of an advantage. But then it's like, oh, she grabbed the hair. So I think when you just grab the shirt, there's nothing they can really say.

[B]

I'm actually in support of fathers teaching their daughters self defense.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Especially these days.

[A]

Yeah. And I think it made me tougher too. So.

[B]

Yeah. I mean, there's some wild people around these days. You're gonna start dealing with weird stalkers and stuff as you get more famous.

[A]

Oh, yeah, for sure. I'm nervous for it, but.

[B]

Yeah, but you got the self defense, the confidence. Just surround yourself with the right people. You'll be. You'll be good.

[A]

Oh, yeah.

[B]

I've dealt with some weird situations.

[A]

Oh, I bet.

[B]

Yeah. Like getting followed and stalked. It's just part of it, I guess.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Plus LA is crazy.

[A]

Oh, yeah.

[B]

I don't go out there too much anymore.

[A]

I've heard.

[B]

Jack Doherty.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

You saw what happened to him.

[A]

Yeah, he. That's the one that got. He was followed, right?

[B]

The chain. Yeah, yeah, On Melrose.

[A]

Oh, yeah, yeah.

[B]

Crazy. So you've been in Vegas for a while, though?

[A]

Yeah, I was born and raised here, so I'm like one of the few actually from Vegas.

[B]

You want to stay or do you want to leave?

[A]

I love Vegas. I probably want to experience something else, but I'll always come back here. My family's here and everything I love is here. So between UFC and mma, this is just the best spot to be.

[B]

Got it. I saw one of your videos about cauliflower here.

[A]

Oh, yeah.

[B]

Like that in guys.

[A]

I do, because I like. I feel like, especially like being a power slapper. I'm a little masculine myself and training and fighting, so I need a masculine man to like, you know. And so the cauliflower ear is just like. All right, off the bat. Yes.

[B]

That's a turn on.

[A]

Oh, yeah.

[B]

I love get that from power slap, though. You got to get it from actual.

[A]

Yeah, you got to get it from like wrestling and like real. Just.

[B]

Who's your favorite fighter to watch right now?

[A]

Ooh, Charles Oliveira. Oh, and he's fighting on Friday or on Saturday.

[B]

He doesn't speak English though, right?

[A]

No, he doesn't.

[B]

You'll have to learn some. What, Portuguese?

[A]

Yeah, some Portuguese.

[B]

Charles Oliveira I interviewed. Who's that other Portuguese fighter? That's huge. Alex Pereira.

[A]

Oh, yeah, yeah.

[B]

We had to use a translator.

[A]

Oh, yeah. He actually might be my number one. I might change my mind.

[B]

He's a tough dude. I know. He just lost, but before that he was on a streak.

[A]

Oh, yeah. And he's so, like. I feel like his energy is just like so serious. Like you can like feel it when he walks into the room.

[B]

Oh, yeah.

[A]

I've only, like been in the same room with him once, but no, it's.

[B]

The type of energy where you walk in and you notice.

[A]

Yeah, yeah.

[B]

Same with Jon Jones. Yeah, he just retired.

[A]

I saw.

[B]

You think he's the goat.

[A]

I think he's the goat, but I don't like him at all as a person.

[B]

Why?

[A]

I think he's just not you know, it's one thing to, like, be a bad person and own up to it, but then it's another to be a bad person and try to convince the world that you're not. And I think that's just what I don't like.

[B]

I feel that. What about the female side? Who you got as a goat?

[A]

For female ufc for Go, I would have to go with Amanda Nunes overall, but my favorite fighter right now is. Oh, Weili. Zhang Weili.

[B]

Yeah, yeah, yeah. She's a beast.

[A]

Oh, yeah. Zhang Weili because she just, she throws and I love how tough she is. And she's just. Yeah, she's amazing. I definitely want to model my fight style after her.

[B]

So do you see yourself transitioning into mma?

[A]

Absolutely. I think I'm going to stick with power slot for sure, and I love power slot, but I love fighting as well. So, you know, I'm going to do both.

[B]

Let's go. What about boxing?

[A]

Boxing, I like. I like all types of fighting. I definitely will probably box a few times because that's what I've been training for and. But I see myself overall being an MMA fighter. Boxing just kind of, if the opportunity is there and it seems to line up, I'll do boxing.

[B]

But, yeah, anything else you're. You're working on, where can people find you and everything?

[A]

So I've been working on my social media, my Instagram. The biggest thing right now is my passes that's going to be launching today. That's going to show like my behind the scenes kind of that transition too with fighting and how I'm gonna get ready for that. And then also, like, Vegas life. So I do live in Vegas and I don't just train. Like, I love to do like, day clubs, nightclubs, you know, to an extent.

[B]

You vlog it or.

[A]

Yeah.

[B]

Oh, wow. So that's cool. I didn't know they let you film in there.

[A]

Yeah, I'm excited because we have some connections to where I get to show all that that usually you can't film.

[B]

Let's go. We'll link all that below. Thanks for coming on.

[A]

Of course. Thank you for having me.

[B]

And watch her fight Friday. This episode should drop Friday. So. Yeah, check out the fight tonight, guys, and I'll see you next time.

[A]

Thank you.