Fighter Interview With Melissa Shepard

Name: Melissa Shepard

Age: 32

Location: Doniphan Missouri 

Gym: The Fighters Gym/Universal Fitness

Weight Class: Bantamweight

Pro/Ammy: Ammy

For those of our readers who don’t know a great deal about you, please write a short bio. I’m a mom, salon owner, wife, and all around athlete. I like competition and The thrill of the victory. I live in a small town where everyone knows your name, your business, and what you did before you did it lol. I’m known as that woman who does hair nails, ball mother, and MMA fighter. An awesome mix of characteristics. 

Have you been involved in any sports other than martial arts? I’ve played basketball, softball, dodgeball, golf… Just about anything I could compete at. 

How did you get involved in MMA? My older brother was a kickboxer and invited me to his gym. I went once and was hooked From then on.

What is your record and do you have any impending fights? My record is 5-2-0 I have a title fight July 26 for Blackout Fighting Championships. I currently hold 2 other bantamweight titles. 

What is the status of your MMA journey and where do you see it leading? I am training hard and ready to take it to the next level. I’m gonna keep climbing until I keep getting knocked down. BUT-I am gonna keep going.

Tell us a bit about your life outside the cage. I enjoy spending time with my husband Tim. I have 4 children. Chris 16, Hannah 15, Grace 12,and Danielle 10. I love being on the river in the Summer. I enjoy watching my girls play ball and my son rodeo. 

Do you currently have a nickname in this sport? If so, what is it and why? My nickname is Cruel Intentions. I always went too hard with the new guys sparring and would end up Hurting them. There as, I got the nickname. 

If you could offer one bit of advice to an aspiring fighter what would it be? If you have a dream chase it. If you want something bad enough it’s never too late to start. Age is just a number and I encourage all people to follow their hearts and chase those dreams. Hard work, sweat, blood and tears will get you far. 

Would you like to give a shout out to any sponsors or individuals who have supported you? Dave at Hype Xtreme Fighting! Wes and Christy Bye at Cash City. Kristin Haga at Sunkissed tanning. My coaches-Don Bell, Paul Wells, Randy Johnson, And Joe Worden. 

Is there anything you’d like to add? Thanks to all my family and friends who believe in me and help me through rough times. Thanks to my teammates for the extra training or help at The Fighters Gym. Thanks to UFC’s Alex White for the help training when I came up for a few days of training.

Facebook Page/Fan Page: https://m.facebook.com/cruelintentionsmma

Twitter: @CI_shepard

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Manager Contact (for sponsorship/fight inquiries): Don Bell

Email Address: melissashepard77@yahoo.vom

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