Meet the beautiful Janaisa ‘Evil Princess’ Morandin from Erechim, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Don’t let her looks fool you, this beauty is one of the toughest female MMA fighters on the planet and is currently the Number 8 ranked Atomweight in the world, with the perfect record of 10-0-0. Morandin possesses the determination and heart like no other before her, and it really shows in her fights. She told us herself “I want to be the best female MMA athlete in the world”.

‘Evil Princess’ is definitely the fighter to keep an eye out for as 2017 approaches, and she kindly sat down for an interview with us earlier today. She talks about why she started fighting, the origins of her nickname, her dream to fight for Invicta FC, Number 1 Atomweight in the world Ayaka Hamasaki, the upcoming UFC 207 bout between Amanda Nunes & Ronda Rousey and much more.

Here’s the full transcript from the interview.

How did you get into the sport?

I always liked contact sports, the connection from Muay Thai to MMA was natural.

How did you come up with the nickname ‘Evil Princess’, what is the reasoning behind the name?

When I trained, everyone called me a little princess, until they saw me struggling, this made the team notice that I was not just a little princess.

You are currently undefeated. Do you think this adds pressure leading into fights?

It always increases, but this is positive, I use this pressure to increase my willingness to train and dedicate myself.

You are the number 8 ranked Atomweight in the world, how does that make you feel?

For the sake of being in first place (laughs), it’s an important start, but it’s only the beginning, we’ll always work to grow and reach the top.

What separates you from every other fighter in your division?

Determination and awareness of it’s limits.

Is there anyone in particular that you would like to fight next?

I can not say just one, there are thousands of great fighters that would be the dream of any fighter. Which fighter has never wanted to face Ronda Rousey or Joanna? From the Brazilians I really like the style of Herica Tiburcio, I think it’s important to always be involved with the upcoming athletes, I admire the work of Kalindra and I think she’s still going strong in the UFC.

What are your thoughts on the Number 1 Atomweight in the world and Invicta FC Champion Ayaka Hamasaki, how would a fight between you and her go down?

It would be a great fight! I do not choose opponents, whoever comes will have to hold a beast !!! I think it would be a very close fight, but I would not let her have the slightest space on the floor, try to put the fight on her feet and assert my style.

Would you like to join the Invicta FC Atomweight Division?

I would fight in any category, I am aware that I can not exceed a weight limit, but Invicta is my closest dream today.

Women’s MMA pioneer Ronda Rousey returns December 30th to challenge Amanda Nunes for the UFC Bantamweight Championship. What are your thoughts on this match-up, will Ronda return the same?

It’s the fight everyone wants to see! Amanda is as her nickname says, a lioness herself. She goes straight to the point and does not take chances. Ronda has a very good technical game but this may have changed over time, we do not know what to expect from her.

Where do you want to be in five years?

I want to be well financially and also alive. I want to be the best female MMA athlete in the world.

What do you want to be remembered for at the end of your career?

Like a warrior who never recoiled.



Thank you for joining us today Janaisa, it’s been a pleasure talking to you.

Thank you for the opportunity and I can assure you that I am constantly getting better, you can bet that I will be evolving throughout my life.

You’ll be hearing a lot more about ‘Evil Princess’ Janaisa Morandin as we approach 2017. There is already talk of Morandin potentially joining Invicta FC’s Atomweight Division early 2017. With her toughness, skills and marketable image don’t be surprised to someday see this girl representing Brazil in the UFC. LIKE Janaisa Morandin’s Facebook page at – Facebook.com/JanaisaMMA

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