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“My guilty pleasure is anything sweet”: Interview with One FC fighter Kirstie Gannaway

I started out in martial arts when… I was 15 years old. My brother was into boxing and that got me started on the path towards mixed martial arts.

Being a female in a male-dominated sport…. can be tough sometimes, especially in the beginning, but I keep at it because I love it and always end up proving myself to everyone around me.

When I was young, I always thought that… Somehow, some way, I would become a professional fighter.

The most difficult mixed-martial art to master is… Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, because it is so technical and is a sport that is constantly evolving.

When I find myself on the verge of giving up, I… remind myself of all the hardship that the many World Champions here at Evolve MMA had to go through to get to where they are. Many of them are a huge inspiration to me and I tell myself to keep pushing myself. Nothing you ever dream of comes easy in life.

My guilty pleasure is… anything sweet! I am an athlete and try to keep a great diet but I love sweet things, especially cake and ice cream.

The last thought I have before going to sleep is… to have a clear mind, good sleep, and be prepared to go into training the next day.

When I’m not training, you can find me…. in bed sleeping, napping or just relaxing! I use a lot of mental and physical energy in training and really enjoy just relaxing and doing as little physical activity possible in my downtime.

 

Kirstie Gannaway will compete at One FC: Battle of Lions on Nov 7. For more details, click here