Undefeated 125lb flyweight competitor, Johannesburg’s Shana ‘Titanium’ Power (3-0-0 Pro, 4-0-0 Amateur) returns to competition this Friday to take on Jaqauline Trosee for EFC Worldwide 56. The event will take place at Carnival City, Johannesburg, South Africa. We last seen Powers in action back in June when she defeated Micol di Segni in a dominant unanimous decision victory.

Power tells us her thoughts on her opponent “I don’t know much about Jaqualine, she is known to have a Muay Thai background, but we haven’t seen much of her ground and wrestling. The only fight I remember is when she fought Zita. I feel she muscled her way out of a lot of the submissions Zita put on, I didn’t find her to be technical“.

The fight will take place at a 130lbs catchweight, Power speaks on the decision to take the fight at this weight “This weight is the correct weight class for my height and size. I feel that the bantamweights overseas are much bigger and I believe I would struggle physically with them. That’s why I have decided to stay at flyweight“. She reveals “I am currently giving my body a break after not making weight to 57kgs in October due to medical reasons. I have always made 59kgs comfortably“.

Power has yet to taste defeat in MMA competition, this can add pressure for many fighters, however that won’t be the case for ‘Titanium’ “Obviously I would like to remain undefeated, but I don’t find it adds pressure. I think if I had to lose to someone that I didn’t feel was a strong opponent, that would upset me more and I would have to carry that on my record for the rest of my career”. She continues “This is MMA, anything is possible- I understand we are not untouchable. But as long as I am in control, I will keep fighting for my unbeaten record”.

‘Titanium’ reveals on the reason she begun MMA “I started as an apprentice under Norman “Chef” Wessels whilst I was studying a diploma in fitness. As I spent my days at FFM, I started to learn about mixed martial arts. After being there for two years and training in the Amateur classes I wanted to test myself. After my first fight I haven’t looked back“. She currently trains at Fight Fit Militia in Johannesburg, in which she is the only female fighter “I love training with my gym because I am surrounded by champions. Being the only female makes me work harder and fight smarter. There support is unreal and I am coached by the best, Richie Quan“.

She has aspirations to someday fight for the UFC and Invicta FC which airs on UFC Fight Pass. She’d someday like to see the UFC open a flyweight division “I have aspirations to fight all over and hopefully one day in the UFC. I am hoping they open up a flyweight division, and I would fight there. If I ever have the opportunity to fight in Invicta, I would want to fight for the title one day“.

Power is hoping a win over Trosee will lead her to a title shot “With a win over Trosee, I am 3-0. The only undefeated flyweight in the EFC. It only puts me up for the title shot again“. She continues “I want to be the first flyweight champion in the EFC, then I would like to fight overseas and gain as much experience as possible. Challenge myself and grow as a mixed martial artists. Maybe even being a champion in another organisation overseas”.

Shana has a special shoutout to some important people in her life “Thank you to me team, you are incredible individuals and I love sharing my journey with all of you. To my wife, thank you for being by my side. I know it’s not easy. To my mom, sister Dina and aunt Julia and my family your support means the world to me. And to my sponsors, you all help me reach my goals and dreams in some way or another and I am forever grateful to all of you for helping me on this journey. To my fans, thank you for believing in me“.

Power is one of the hottest rising prospects in the flyweight division right now. With a big win this Friday, there is no doubt she will be on the radar of all the top promotions.

Shana ‘Titanium’ Power takes on Jaqauline Trosee this Friday for EFC Worldwide 56. You can view more details on the event by visiting the organisations website, click HERE.

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