Girls of MMA has brought to you another guest Artist courtesy of Big Boi Management.
The name is Jess Dias. You already know her “Jess Dias” Appearing as a guest featured vocalist on tracks by the likes of Daniel Ross “Call My Love” Now Available On Itunes, all accomplished in under a few months and without missing a beat.
What you may not know she has been singing at her early age at festivals and various events, which has its start in her birth state of Sydney, Jessica Dias’s Un Released debut double single titled “Addicted” and “Calling For More” Produced By Israel. Jess Dias part – Sri Lankan and part-Filipino Decent, had her sights set on solo stardom for as long as she can remember.
A Solo Artists who’s ready to take the world like a storm with her Soulful Voice.
The shot was done in the famous gym in Sydney called Bulldog gym Parramatta. We also had a guest photographer name Kanwal Singh who did the shoot. You can see more of Jess Dias in the Girls of MMA iTunes App.
Big Thanks again to Joe at BIG BOI Management for hooking us up with the lovely ladies, photographer Kanwal Sing , Tim Fischer at Bulldog gym Parramatta for their facilities.
You can check of Kanwal’s work on this Link
Jess Dias Photoshoot – Behind the Scenes
Category : Blog & Model Interviews
We start the New Year with a new set of pictures from our resident Girls of MMA model Danielle. The shot was done in the famous gym in Sydney called Bulldog gym Parramatta. We also had a guest fashion photographer from MODAL SOUL PHOTO who did the shoot.
We are are also lucky enough meet one of Thailand’s famous fighter Saminprai (Bao). Bao is currently one of the resident guest trainer at Bulldog gym Parramatta. He was also very game for us to have him photographed with our model Danielle. Saminprai (Bao) is an elite level trainer/fighter from Thailand with 180 professional fights experience a regular fight on TV and at major stadiums in Bangkok. A trainer from Kiatphontip Gym in Bangkok Bao has trained many famous fighters inlcuding French Superstar Fabio Pinca. Bao comes to Australia a fresh from a victory over Britains number one Michael Dicks in the Uk.
Check out Danielle and Bao on the Girls of MMA iTunes app available now on your iPhone,iPod and iPad.
Big Thanks again to Joe at BIG BOI Management for hooking us up with the lovely ladies, photographer Ichiro from ModalSoul photo , Tim Fischer at Bulldog gym Parramatta for their facilities and Thailand’s famous fighter Saminprai (Bao).
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Girls of MMA In collaboration with Big Boi management x Beani Design House x Cheryl De Beaute we bring to you Girls of MMA model – Cheryl Lai.
The photography is courtesy of a very talented photographer name Franky Tsang. Go to this link if you would like to know more about Franky and his work.
Category : Blog & Girls of MMA Models & Model Interviews
60 seconds with Girls of MMA model – Michelle Lynette Smith is brought to you by Big Boi Management (bigboimanagement@gmail.com)
GIRLS OF MMA – How are you feeling today?
MS – A little sleepy, it’s been a long week!
GIRLS OF MMA – What are you wearing right now?
MS – White singlet and elephant print pj shorts! Hehe, I’m ready for bed.
GIRLS OF MMA – Favourite food?
MS – I love Lebanese and Thai with a kick of chili.
GIRLS OF MMA – Favourite drink?
MS- Mojitos
GIRLS OF MMA – Dream job?
MS- Anything that incorporates fun, creativity and a lot of money.
GIRLS OF MMA – Boxing or MMA?
MS- MMA
GIRLS OF MMA – Favourite boxer or MMA fighter?
MS- Dominick Blais. Enough said! Haha
GIRLS OF MMA – If you had 24 hours with him or her, what would you do?
MS- I’d get him to teach me his technique and use it in the ring. I think I could get him down by round one!
GIRLS OF MMA – What turns you on ?
MS- Confidence, ambition and a nice smile.
GIRLS OF MMA – Sexiest assets?
MS- I’ll let you be the judge.
GIRLS OF MMA – Whats on your playlist?
MS- Slow jams, Rnb mashups.. I like anything chilled with a good beat.
GIRLS OF MMA – Red or Black?
MS- Red
GIRLS OF MMA – Dream car?
MS- Black Bugatti Veyro. Wow.
GIRLS OF MMA – Any Shout out?
MS- Shout out to my boy! The incredible hulk! Hehe
Want to see more of Michelle, you can download Girls of MMA iPhone app now.
Any inquires about Michelle please contact Big Boi Management (bigboimanagement@gmail.com)
Category : Blog & Girls of MMA Models & Model Interviews
In collaboration with Big Boi Management and Girls of MMA is proud to have a Celebrity model and artist Ann Maree join us.
Ann Maree Bowlder is a fresh new artist from Sydney, Australia. Best describe as a Total Package a Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artists, Model, Presenter Emcee, Product Endorser, Charity Volunteer Worker and a Former Beauty Queen – Miss Australia Earth 2005. First ever Filipino Australian to represent Australia in the International Pageant. Was featured in the ‘Bond’s – Kaleidoscope’ TV and Print Ads, Foxtel TV commercial, Nokia Cellphone Print Ad. Look out for Australia’s newest superstar over the next few months she will be collaborating with some of Sydney’s finest rappers, she will be working on a fresh new blend of R’N'B and Hip Hop tracks. Ann – Maree’s First Triple Single CD was released in October 2008. Represented by Big Boi Management.
You can check out more of Ann Maree at;
http://www.myspace.com/annmareemusic
http://www.youtube.com/annmareesmusic
Category : Blog & Girls of MMA Models & Model Interviews
GIRLS OF MMA- Hi Michelle, Thanks for taking some time out to see us for an interview.
GIRLS OF MMA- What brought you to the sport of MMA?
I have always been very competitive and one of my guy friends that I lifted alot of weights with started fighting mma as an amateur. I saw how well he did and was immediately intrigued…I knew I was as tough as him lol. I started in jiu-jitsu and boxing and went from there.
GIRLS OF MMA – Please tell us your current Professional record?
4-2-1nc
GIRLS OF MMA – Which division to you fight at?
125 lbs
GIRLS OF MMA – How did you come across to participating in the Ultimate Women’s Challenge?
They just got ahold of me out of the blue a few months ago. Other women have been waiting for over a year. I guess I was interesting to them.
GIRLS OF MMA – Can you give us a hint where they are hiding all you girls 
??
I’m not entirely sure but I am assuming Las Vegas.
GIRLS OF MMA – What’s your game plan in this Challenge?
To do the best I can, be myself and not phony for camera or tv, make some friends and some enemies I’m sure lol. And have fun.
GIRLS OF MMA – Do you know much about your housemates or roommates?
I try to know who all the girls are, especially in my division. But I have only met Kedzie in person. And the rest of what I know about the others is only through media or their own facebooks, etc, and those types of images are often inaccurate. So I will be interested to find out how they really are.
GIRLS OF MMA – who do you fear the most in this Challenge if any? Or who will be your ultimate fight with??
I want to fight Magana since she is in the top bracket in my division. But I would rather call that respect and a wise career move, not fear.
The scariest lookin broad though would have to be Kaitlin lol. She’s an animal!
GIRLS OF MMA – Any final words or Shout out?
Stay tuned…hopefully they won’t have to edit me out entirely for always jokin around. The hardest part will be being away from my sons. I love and adore them! Thanks to all my legit sponsors, if I make it big because of this I will not forget them. But I will definitely forget all the phony ones! lol…
THANK YOU FOR SPENDING A FEW MINUTES OF YOUR TIME WITH US. ALL THE BEST AT THE ULTIMATE WOMEN’S CHALLENGE.
Category : Blog & Fighter Interviews
60 Seconds with Danielle is brought to you by WMD Fight Gear. #1 Australian Fight Gear . Available at MMAapparel.com.au
GIRLS OF MMMA – How are you feeling today?
DC – Great, did a good gym session, cardio and weights.
GIRLS OF MMA – What are you wearing right now?
DC – Adidas Trackies n singlet
GIRLS OF MMA – Favourite food?
DC – Pasta
GIRLS OF MMA – Favourite drink?
DC – Lemon lime bitters
GIRLS OF MMA – Dream job?
DC- Professional Model
GIRLS OF MMA – Boxing or MMA?
DC – Boxing
GIRLS OF MMA – Favourite boxer or MMA fighter?
DC – Manny Pacquio
GIRLS OF MMA – If you had 24 hours with him or her, what would you do?
DC – Learn how to throw a few punches and how to defend
GIRLS OF MMA – What turns you on ?
DC – Tattoos and muscles
GIRLS OF MMA – Sexiest assets?
DC-Lips and eyes
GIRLS OF MMA – Whats on your playlist?
DC – Love my slow jams RNB
GIRLS OF MMA – Red or Black?
DC- Black
GIRLS OF MMA – Dream car?
DC -BMW m3
GIRLS OF MMA – Dream Destination?
DC- Greek Islands
GIRLS OF MMA – Any Shout out ?
DC – All the boys at the gym
More High Resolution picture of Danielle is available on our Girls of MMA iPhone and iPad app.
Category : Blog & Model Interviews
Tee Tremblay talks about the history of her involvement in the MMA industry and her future plans.
“I got into martial arts at a young age. When I was 4 years old, my mother put me in Karate so I could learn self defence. Little me loved punching people and I decided to branch out into boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai. I attempted BJJ but I slowly realized I was more of a stand-up fighter.
I ended up having to go through extensive amounts of surgeries and physiotherapy, so that put fighting on hold.
I continued to watch events on TV but there was no real participation. Then, I met Georges St. Pierre. I was inexplicably mesmerized and infatuated by this man…his talent, style, good looks (lol)…I HAD to see him fight. I went to my first UFC event in Montreal – UFC 83. That weekend, I met a list of amazing fighters and made some great friends. I started to interview them just for fun and found that people were actually reading things I was posting online. Soon, I found myself addicted to going to events and meeting fighters and fight fans alike.
I’ve now been working as a promotional model and reporting on events locally for a couple years. I’m at a point where I’d love to branch out and move beyond working locally. I’m in the process of getting a brand new webpage up and running so I can bring all my interviews/videos/photos/etc together in one site. I’ll notify you as soon as it’s functional.
I’ve been working with a major apparel manufacturer, as of recently, in creating my own branded line.
I have plans to travel to many upcoming UFC, W1, Ringside, WEC and Strikeforce events. I, also, have scheduled interviews with many fighters/coachers/people in the MMA industry coming up over the next couple months – which I will also be posting on my upcoming website.”
Tee Tremblay
Girls of MMA would like to thank Tee Tremblay for giving us a moment of her time. We will be bringing you update on Tee’s progress as they come along. So keep a look out for it. This story is available on the Girls of MMA iPhone app.
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Category : Blog & Fighter Interviews & Model Interviews
Deney Hayward from Shuriken on the North Shore will take on Kate Aroa for the ICNZ woman’s title on September 25th in her first Pro MMA fight debut. Deney is coming off a win over Tash Chambers on ICNZ and Kate off a win over Angela Parr in Australia during the Elite Fight Night
Girls of MMA interviewed Deney about her daily Grind and the upcoming fight.
GIRLS OF MMA- Hi Deney, How are you feeling today?
Hi there, I’m great thank you. Finished training for the morning and just relaxing at the moment.
GIRLS OF MMA – Tell us a little bit about yourself. How old are you? Where are you from originally? And how long have you been training in MMA?
Well, Im 25 years old and originally from a town in the Bay of Plenty called Rotorua. Where I grew up in my track pants and gum boots, running around in the forest playing battle stations with my younger brother. I moved to Dunedin when I was 18 to go to University, which were the four wildest years of my life! After that I moved up to Auckland to continue my studies and have been here ever since. I have currently been training in MMA for just under 1 year.
GIRLS OF MMA – Do you have a scheduled fight coming up soon you want to tell the fans out there?
I do! It’s on the 25th of September and it is for the ICNZ female middle weight title. This will be my fist pro fight and I’m really looking forward to it!!! I’ve had a bit of a rough lead up with sicknesses and injury but I’m feeling 110% now and ready to go!
GIRLS OF MMA- Speak about what your training consists of on a day to day basis.
I do cardio Monday and Wednesday morning with Strength and conditioning in the afternoon. I have MMA Tuesday, Thurday (morning and night) and Saturday morning and on Sunday I do BJJ. Friday is rest day!! Yusss!! My days get shifted round a bit depending on when my coaches are available but that’s the general day to day training routine.
GIRLS OF MMA- What is your athletic background?
When I was 6 years old I started athletics and did that until I was 16. I mainly did 400m, 200m, 100m, hurdles and long jump. I started Judo when I was 8/9 years old and from the 1st class I did I was hooked. I first represented NZ when I was 15 years old at the Oceania Judo Champs. I then started doing some tours in Europe when I was 16 and 17. But in 2002 when I was training for the Junior World Champs I tore my ACL and that put Judo on the back burner for a while. I did a couple more Oceania champs in the next couple of years but my knee gave me a lot of trouble and it didn’t help I was at Uni by then and so Judo gradually started taking back seat to everything else I was involved in. Those two were my main sports when I was growing up. Other than that, I played rugby, touch rugby, soccer and netball.
GIRLS OF MMA- What brought you to the sport of MMA?
Judo was very off and on for me, I still loved it but I started losing my passion for it. I’m a very competitive person so I rarely like doing sport just for fun and the social interaction. Once I started losing interest in competing in Judo I started looking for other things to do. I was actually just going to start kickboxing and asked around for the best clubs, when one of my good friends from Judo said that he was starting MMA at the new club just up the road from us called Shuriken. I didn’t really know much about MMA and hadn’t even heard of UFC. All I knew was it was sometimes called cage fighting. I went to my first couple of classes and was completely hooked. I had my first little in-house fight and then had an amateur B-class fight, which was my first time in the ring and the feeling was amazing and that’s when I knew this was what I wanted to do.
GIRLS OF MMA – Tell us about your goals for yourself in the sport of MMA.
I want to go as far as possible with MMA. There are some real opportunities opening up for female fighters and I want to be right in the mix of it. It really has become a dream of mine to be one of the best female fighters out there. It’s going to take a lot of sacrifice, commitment and dedication but when you really love something it’s all worth it.
GIRLS OF MMA – When you aren’t training, what keeps you busy? Tell us about your professional and educational endeavors, as well as what you do for fun!
When I’m not training, I’m a little bit of a nerd. I like reading and just listening to music or watching my favourite movies over and over again. My little secret love is cartoons! I’m like a goldfish in front of the TV! In the winter, I love going down to the mountain snowboarding and in the summer, hanging out at the beach working on my tan and surfing. I used to love to go out and party with my friends but I just don’t have the energy by that time of night anymore and just want to sleep!
At the moment for work I’m walking dogs, which is soooo much fun! Well most of the time, unless they decide to play up, then, not so fun. But it works out really well with training, so I’m quite lucky in that respect. I know that other fighters have to hold down full time jobs and then train as much if not more than me, and I take my hat off to them, I still find it hard enough as it is.
My tertiary education started when I went to Otago University and studied a Bachelor of Physical Education. After that I moved to Auckland and did a Post graduate diploma in Exercise Rehabilitation, I still didn’t know what I was going to do so I went back the next year and did a Masters of Health Science in General Practice. So after 7 and half years of Uni I am walking dogs for a living! How about that! But fighting is my focus at the moment, so I’m not too concerned, at least I have something to fall back on later in life.
Thanks for spending the time to talk to us and we wish you luck with your upcoming fight, as well as reaching your goals.
Do you have anything else you’d like to add? Would you like to give any shout outs to any sponsors/coaches?
I would love to give a MASSIVE shout out to my two main coaches Strini Naidoo and Jason Vorster for all the hard work and endless hours they have put into training me! My training partners Ruth and Sammy! My boxing coach Simon and my partner Lance for putting up with me when I’m exhausted and shitty after training but always being there for me no matter what. And of course, my family and friends for all their support.
Also a big shout out to you guys at Girls of MMA for giving me this opportunity and putting my name out there 
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