Girls Of MMA - Roxanne Modafferi Interview
Girls of MMA chats to Roxanne Modafferi about her upcoming Strikeforce Challenger 9 fight against Sarah Kaufman. After Interviewing Sarah Kaufman, Girls of MMA speaks to Roxanne Modafferi to hear her thoughts on Strikeforce Challenger 9 fight against Sarah.
Roxanne Modafferi and Sarah Kaufman will face each other for the women’s bantamweight title at Strikeforce’s Challenger 9 in July 23rd. According to a source Kaufman challenged Modafferi to a fight via The Underground forum shortly after Modafferi’s latest win over Tara LaRosa. Roxanne Modafferi has a record of 15 wins – 5 losses, and holds win over Tara LaRosa. Roxanne is currently listed as the second best 135-pound female fighter in the world.
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GIRLS OF MMA- Hi Roxanne , Thank you for giving girlsofmma.net a moment of your time. How are you feeling today?
RM -Pretty tired, but over all, great!
GIRLS OF MMA – To start , please describe Roxanne Modafferi in 3 sentences?
RM – determined, happy, a little forgetful
GIRLS OF MMA – Ok, July 23rd Strikeforce Challenger 9, Roxanne vs Sarah, it is being said that the fight between you both is going down to be the Female fight of year.
As some may know, Sarah will be defending her Title on this fight. Sarah coming from a perfect 11-0 record is said to be coming at you like an unstoppable freight train . What sort of preparation do you do mentally and physically for something like that?’
RM – It’s not really her record that’s intimidating, but rather her really sharp technique and fighting style. She looks so good, and it makes me so excited to test myself against her! I’m the kind of person who jumps up and down because I can’t wait.
GIRLS OF MMA- We heard from Sarah that your planning on finishing off the fight by Knocking her out. Does that offer still stand? Do you have an alternative ending if your plan doesn’t go through?
RM – MMA in Portuguese is ‘vale tudo’ which means “Anything goes.” But yes, I’m going to try for the KO, as will she. Isn’t it great?
GIRLS OF MMA- Your last fight with Tara LaRosa went all the way to the end and this time you came with a Win via decision. Would you take away anything from that fight that would help you with this upcoming fight to come out a winner? aside from your KO plan of-course
RM – Yes, I felt like many things in my game improved. I can train something, but I feel like it gets cemented in the cage.
GIRLS OF MMA- What will be your walk-in music to the Cage in Strikeforce?
RM – I haven’t decided yet. It’s gotta be a song that makes me happy and excited at the moment. I have a few I’m juggling.
GIRLS OF MMA – What normally goes through your head each time the Cage is closed and the fight starts?
RM – “This is great, this is great, this is great, hurry up and start already.”
GIRLS OF MMA- If you claim the title, what’s next for Roxanne?
RM – There is nothing after the fight. I don’t even think about dinner that night. My life only leads up to one point – the fight.
GIRLS OF MMA – And if you don’t? will you come back more hungry for another crack at the title?
RM – I will win.
GIRLS OF MMA – So, what do you do when your not training?
RM – Surf the net, blog, watch anime and movies on my computer, eat ice cream, play video games (PS2), explore Japan!
GIRLS OF MMA- The sports of MMA is growing rapidly and it’s taking up more and more interest from the girls, what advise would you give to them to become a successful fighter like yourself?
RM – Find a good gym that supports women fighters.
GIRLS OF MMA- Is there any special mention you would like to give to the fans or supporters out there?
RM – I find it’s my calling to help Japanese fighters get more publicity, if they can’t speak English. And also to communicate with the fans. For this purpose, I have a store on my website where I’m selling Megumi Fujii’s T shirts, and also a chat room where we can all chat freely. Check them out! http://www.roxannemodafferi.net
GIRLS OF MMA- Where can the fans follow you?
RM – http://www.roxannemodafferi.net is my website with my chat room and links.
I’m @roxyfighter on twitter
facebook http://www.facebook.com/roxanne.modafferi
I keep a regular blog some tell me is amusing, at http://www.myspace.com/roxyfighter
THANK YOU ROXANNE FOR SPENDING A FEW MINUTES OF YOUR TIME WITH GIRLSOFMMA.NET.
ALL THE BEST WITH STRIKEFORCE CHALLENGER 9 . IM SURE YOU WILL GIVE THE FANS WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!
RM – my pleasure! I enjoyed reading your interview with Sarah, btw.
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