‘300: Rise of an Empire’ New Poster Wants You to ‘Seize Your Glory’

‘300: Rise of an Empire’ New Poster Wants You to ‘Seize Your Glory’ by Tasha St. Pierre

The World Series of Fighting is kicking off 2014 with a stacked card this Saturday night. Featured on the card is the #1 Strawweight in the world, Jessica Aguilar, making her promotional debut. Not only is this her debut, but she will also be fighting for a championship for the first time in her historic career.

When the World Series of Fighting brought in Aguilar, MMA fans around the globe new the promotion was serious about their venture into WMMA. Aguilar will take on Alida Gray tomorrow night in a fight that is likely to steal the show. The first ever WSOF Women’s fight also serves as the inaugural Women’s Strawweight championship bout.

I recently spoke with Aguilar about her upcoming fight, The Ultimate Fighter 20, her training camp, and much more.

Her excitement going into tomorrow night

I am really excited for the fight. I trained really hard and I am at the best camp in the world, American Top Team. They push me really hard so I will be ready for anything. Whatever she brings I will be ready to defend that and take home my belt. It will be the first female WSOF title fight, so I am really excited about the opportunity. I can’t wait for January 18th.

Taking the fight on just over a months notice

I knew that something was coming up, but I didn’t know when. I just knew I had to be ready. I always try and keep myself prepared. I am always in the gym training and staying in shape.

Do you expect top-flight competition in the WSOF?

Absolutely! Why would they sign the #1 female in the world if they are not going to give me the best competition? I knew that they were coming on strong, and they would bring the best. They chose me to lead the pack, and I am really honored.

Watching tape on Alida Gray

I focus on my training. I leave the rest up to my coaches. I have the best coaches in the world here at ATT. They watch the film, they imitate the fighter, and they train me on how to beat them. Obviously I have watched some video on her, but that is normal. I definitely do not sit there and study the film though.

Any frustration that you were not included on TUF 20?

Absolutely not, I am not frustrated at all. I am actually very happy for Tecia Torres and all the girls that will be on TUF 20. There is no frustration. I am in a great place, and grateful for what I have and the opportunity I have. It is just more opportunity for others which is great. It shows the Women’s MMA is growing. There is no frustration on my end. I am grateful that I am the face of the Strawweight division in WSOF.