This Friday will see 105lbs atomweight action when undefeated Canadian Melissa Sophia Karagianis takes on Jayme Hinshaw at King of the Cage: Declaring War.

Karagianis (2-0-0) has yet to taste defeat in her young Pro MMA career with impressive victories over Tushara Veerella and Rizin FF star Andy Nguyen. She spoke to us earlier in the week about her opponent, career beginnings, UFC, Invicta FC, Atomweight queen Ayaka Hamasaki and lots more. You can view the full transcript of the interview below.

You’ll be fighting Jayme Hinshaw this Friday at KOTC: Declaring War. What are your opinions on Hinshaw as an opponent?

I don’t know too much about her and her fighting style. She does look to be an aggressive fighter and likes to go for submissions. She did well as an amateur and looks to be well rounded . I use every fight to help improve my game, people change. I like to focus on myself and what I need to work on. I feel like I will be the more composed fighter.

What team are you currently training with?

I train at 6ix MMA in Toronto. I have great training partners and a great coach , Danny Beauclerc. I’ve learned so much within the 2 years that I’ve been training there and have met so many amazing people along the way. I train my butt off and have fun doing it.

How did you first get into fighting?

My parents put me in Tae-Kwon-Do when I was a kid. I later started Muay-Thai and then transitioned into MMA.

This fight will be at 105lbs (Atomweight), is this the weight class you feel most comfortable at?

Yes atomweight seems to be the best weight class for me . Although I have fought at a higher weight in the past . I feel strong at this weight and have been making the weight easily so it makes sense to stay here.



What are your opinions on Number 1 Atomweight in the world and Invicta FC Champion, Ayaka Hamasaki ?

I think Ayaka is a very skilled fighter . She has many notable wins and earned her spot as #1 in the world. I’d love to fight in Invicta FC with the top atomweights in the world! It’s such a great promotion.

Do you have any aspirations to someday fight for UFC if they make an Atomweight division?

I really would like to see the UFC add the atomweight division. Atomweights fights are always exciting to watch. If not I would consider moving up in weight .

With a win over Hinshaw, what do you hope is next for you as 2017 approaches?

With a win over Hinshaw that will make me 3-0 and closer to the KOTC atomweight title. I already have a win over their current champion. Right now I plan on staying active and working my way up to the top.

What do you hope to achieve before the end of your career?

By the end of my career I would like to be a atomweight champion.

Melissa Sophia Karagianis faces Jayme Hinshaw this Friday for KOTC: Declaring War taking place at the Black Bear Casino, Carlton Minnesota. Visit KOTC’s website for more details by clicking HERE.

Follow Melissa Sophia Karagianis on social media for all the latest

Instagram – Click HERE

Share this: Facebook

Twitter

Email

