Category Archives: Interviews

Daniela Paes Interview

By Charles | Published: 2010.06.01

Video interview of Daniela Paes during the 2010 Copa do Brasil de Jiu-Jitsu Olimpico.

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AthenaMedusa interviewed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappler Mackenzie White in August 2009. Stats Name: Mackenzie "Twiggy" White Born: 1992 Height: 5'7" Weight: 130lbs. competing at 115lbs.-180lbs. Residence: West Chester, Ohio Family: Single, with Hero (golden retriever), Corey (bullmastiff mix), Bella (cat), Kilroy and Norbert (corn snakes), Pele (turtle), and Eila (Chinese water dragon).

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Abby Bork Interview

By Charles | Published: 2009.08.02

AthenaMedusa interviewed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu grappler Abby Bork in August 2009. Stats Name: Abby Bork Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Born: 1989 Height: 5’1’’ Yeah, I know I’m short… Weight: 125 lbs., but I compete at 119.9 lbs. In tournaments, they usually just throw all the girls together, so I usually compete against girls who weight a [...]

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Jen Aniano Interview

By Charles | Published: 2009.07.13

AthenaMedusa e-interviewed mixed martial arts fighter, Jen Aniano in July 2009. We’ve included video from her match in Premier League Fighting Championship 3. Stats Name: Jen “Tink” Aniano Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Born: 1986 Height: 5′ 0″ Weight: 115 lbs. Family: Single with a Boston terrier named Jake, a pit bull named Casey, and a [...]

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