Ashlee Gambino – Fighter Interview

Name: Ashlee Gambino 

Age: 23

Location: Akron, Ohio       

Gym:  House Of Iron

Weight Class: 115lbs

Pro/Ammy: Ammy

For those of our readers who don’t know a great deal about you, please write a short bio. I began MMA training in early 2013. Anything before that is just a blur to me and forgotten more everyday. I am obsessed with fighting. I am possessed with fighting. I want to dominate this sport and be the best. There’s not much more to me.

Have you been involved in any sports other than martial arts? Played some as a kid but never really dedicated myself to any sport other than MMA.

How did you get involved in MMA? I’ve always been a fighter. I used to beat the boys up in my neighborhood as a kid. I grew up in North Hill Akron, Ohio. there was fights at school everyday. It was a bad neighborhood and I got picked on a lot so I’ve always had anger in me. I was always alone. One day my boyfriend now also my manager had the random idea that I should maybe try MMA out cause we always wrestled around and I was good at it.. I thought about it. Did some research and started training.. Long story short I was really good at it, it became my drug, and a way to release my anger! Have been on a set path ever since then! I feel MMA is my destiny.

What is your record and do you have any impending fights? 0-0. I was training for my first “smoker” when I tore my ACL and Meniscus. So I’m recovering now and will look for a fight as soon as I’m healed up! 

What is the status of your MMA journey and where do you see it leading? I’m going to the top.. That is all!

Tell us a bit about your life outside the cage. I work two jobs, I train, and play wife. One day I’ll be living in the gym. Where I belong.       

Do you currently have a nickname in this sport? If so, what is it and why?  They call me “Mob Wife”.. It’s who I am. I’m all about my family. It’s one of the reasons I fight. To help provide for me and my famiglia. My manager being the smart business man he is knew that name would cause attention. It’s unique. I’m the only one in the sport that has it. And it suites me! 😉

If you could offer one bit of advice to an aspiring fighter what would it be?  Just because you look up to somebody doesn’t mean they will always be right. Stand up for what you believe in!   

Would you like to give a shout out to any sponsors or individuals who have supported you? Shout out to my sponsors Xionx, Duomachy, Death Throb, and Painful Desires!

Is there anything you’d like to add? N/A

Facebook Page/Fan Page:  https://www.facebook.com/AshleeGambino?fref=ts&ref=br_tf      

Twitter: @MobWifeMMA       

Instagram:     

Manager Contact (for sponsorship/fight inquiries): @GambinoManager       

Email Address:  AshleeGambino1@Gmail.com

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