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Meet 9-Year-Old MMA Fighter Caitlin “Meathook” Kelley

Winona Dimeo-EdigerMay 10, 2012 //
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Caitlin Kelley may seem like a normal 9-year-old with pink hair and a major Justin Bieber obsession, but she’s actually a formidable force in the Mixed Martial Arts world, ranked 13th in the United States in submission grappling. And if that’s not enough to impress you, get this: her nickname is “Meathook.” Check out her training regimen in this surprisingly adorable interview–I especially love the way she giggles while describing the joys of beating boys in the ring. Rock on, Caitlin. Someday I’d like to shake your hand, although I’m not sure my hand would survive the encounter. [Youtube via The Mary Sue]

Gina Carano Is The Female Face Of Mixed Martial Arts

Susannah BreslinJuly 30, 2009 //

Some girls sleep with teddy bears. Some girls like to watch mixed martial arts fighting. I would be the latter. What’s MMA? A full contact sport that’s a mix of boxing, wrestling, and martial arts. It’s bloody, it’s hardcore, and it’s one of the most popular sports in the country. You may have seen guys duking it out in cage fights, but did you know that women are getting into the MMA mix, too? Now, Gina Carano, a 27-year-old Texan and daughter of a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, is fast becoming the first lady of the sport. Taking other chicks out with a rear naked choke, big punches, and high kicks, Carano is the girl next door that you do not want to mess with. On August 15, she’ll fight the biggest match of her career, when she takes on Cristiane Santos in “Carano vs. Cyborg.” “If you’re gonna have an addiction,” she says, “it might as well be punching people in the face for a living.” Keep reading »