April 2011 MMA Babe of the Month - Jennifer Swift

 Our April 2011 MMA babe of the month is Miss TapouT Jennifer Swift.  Ms. TapouT Jennifer Swift is not just another sexy girl who is into MMA.  She is a writer, model, TV host, ring girl and actress.  Jennifer has been making noise in the MMA world with her looks and brains since she first started with TapouT Magazine in 2010.  Hailing from Huntington Beach, CA this stunner is 22 years old, 5'6", 125 lbs. and measures a curvy 34DD-26.  Read on below to find out more about this MMA babe.

How did you get into the world of MMA?

-It all started when I met my manager Brandt Stebbins who manages fighters. I started to go to MMA events with him and started to meet all the fighters. I watched some MMA fights before I met my manager but never understood it like I do now. So I admit at first I was not a diehard fan. It was not till I started spending a lot of time with Kimo Leopoldo that I became a diehard fan. The more he taught me about the sport the more I grew as fan that I am today. Other people who really helped my along the way are Mike "Joker" Guymon, RJ Clifford, Bobby Pittman, Chris Staab, and of course Sky Skrape from TapouT who has supported me thru this whole adventure.

What is your role as Ms. Tapout?

-Well I am a model and featured writer for TapouT Magazine. I also handle their social networking sites such as the MMA World Wide & TapouT Magazine fan page on Facebook.

What type of articles do you write for TapouT Magazine?

-I interview mainstream celebrities about their love for MMA. My first ever interview was with Cypress Hill's front man B-Real.

Who has been your favorite celebrity that you interviewed so far?

-I would say B-Real because he was so easy going and easy to talk to. I actually was contacted by B-Real a week after the interview and he asked me to be a co-host on his online show B-Real TV. Another fun celebrity was Steve-O from Jack Ass. He was so hilarious the whole time and such a sweetheart.

Are there any upcoming interviews you are particularly excited about?

-I have a lot that I am excited about! My next interview is with rapper/actor Ice T, and then I have Jamey Jasta from Hatebreed, David Draiman from Disturbed, Fred Durst, and Bizzy Bone from Bone Thugs on deck.

Who are your favorite MMA fighters?

-GSP (because he is a hottie and a bad ass fighter) and of course the man who got me into it all, the legend, KIMO!

What is something most people don't know about you?

-I am scared of clowns.

What are your hobbies and how do you spend your free time?

-Love going to fights, hitting the gym, training, relaxing at the beach, and whooping ass on some Black Ops!

What do you look for in a guy?

-Someone who can be yourself with me and they have to be real. There are too many fake people out there these days.

What are your turn-ons?

-I love guys with style and a sense of humor.

What are your turnoffs?

-Liars and bad hygiene

What would you say is your best feature?

-My stomach or my eyes.

What are your future plans or dreams in life?

-I am working on doing some more TV this year and also doing some music videos. I am actually working on a song with reggae legend Eek A Mouse right now. I am also still waiting on Dana to call me to be a UFC octagon girl. Dana, if you're reading this give me call ;)

Our apologies for not bringing Jennifer to our fans sooner as she is someone to watch in the world of MMA!  For more on Jennifer be sure to check out her Facebook fan page and on twitter @Jennifer_Swift.  Thank you Jennifer for your time and can't wait to hear more from you.

Mercedes and Jade Show us Some Moves

Bellator may have a week off but that doesn't mean we can't share some sexy pictures of Mercedes Terrell and Jade Bryce showing us some fighting moves. Say hello to these foxy ladies on Twitter @mercedesterrell and @thejadebryce.  Check out Bellator.com for more pictures and event information.

Kelli Hutcherson - Miss Strikeforce 2011

Check out this sexy video of Miss Strikeforce 2011 Kelli Hutcherson. We shared pictures from this shoot not long ago but thought the video was even hotter!

Fighter Babes Barb Honchak and Shana Olsen in Action Friday

Crowbar MMA, Spring Brawl 2 will feature several female fighters including babes Barb Honchak and Shana Olsen this Friday in Fargo, ND at the Scheels Arena.  Shana (top) will be taking on Elaina Maxwell and Barb (bottom) will be up against Nina Ansaroff.

Pre-Fight Party with Arianny Celeste Thursday

Are you going to be in town for UFC 129?  If so you better not miss the pre-fight party with Arianny Celeste on Thursday.  Check out the flier above for more information.

Say Hello to Fighter Kate Aroa

Say hello to fighter babe Kate Aroa who comes to us all the way from New Zealand.  Kate is currently ranked 16th in the Women's MMA world rankings under the featherweight division.  Check out our interview with Kate below.

How did you get involved in MMA and how long have you been training?

-I started BJJ first about 6 years ago then started MMA training about 3 years ago. I started attending a few MMA classes then got hooked.  I would never of thought I would fight MMA though.

Where are you currently training, and what's a typical training week like for you?

-Currently I train under Roney 'Kabecao' Da Silva who is under Jr Macgyver/Crolin Gracie Team New Zealand.  We are training out of Tauranga, New Zealand.  I train 6 days a week, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Monday, Wednesday and Friday, MMA Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, Muay Thai Monday to Wednesday.  Leading up to a fight I train Muay Thai 6 days a week as well.

What is your best experience as a fighter? What is your worst?

-The best experience I have had as a fighter was my fight against Angie Parr in Sydney last year as it was the first professional women's MMA fight in Australasia.  Also because Angie is a World Champion at Muay Thai so I was very happy that I won my fight because I specialize in BJJ not Muay Thai.

My Worst experience would have been when I competed at the 2010 World Championship in LA I had my opponent in a arm lock but she wouldn't tap even when her arm clicked then she ended up winning on points which took her through to the semi-finals, I was gutted I didn't submit her.

What are some of the hurdles that you think women in MMA need to overcome before women's MMA will be considered a top level sports like men's MMA is today?

-I'm not sure the only thing I can think of is we need more women training.  I struggle to get opponents to fight me because not many women get into it but it is growing fast.

What or who are your inspirations in MMA and life?

-My inspiration would be my Fiancee/BJJ/MMA teacher Roney. If I hadn't met him I would never of learnt BJJ/MMA. Since then my life has totally changed for the better, I was a bit lost in my life, didn't have any goals for my future and was overweight, now I have direction, I am very determined woman that wants to show my skills all around the world.  Thanks to Roney Da Silva and my sponsor New Zealand MMA.

Who are your favorite MMA fighters?

-Rickson Gracie

How do you enjoy your free time when not training or fighting? Any hobbies?

-I love spending time with family, they are my life because I work full time and train everyday which takes up a lot of my time.  I love the ocean and have been going sailing with my family since I was very young.

Any future plans or dreams?

-My Dream is to fight on Strikeforce one day or at a professional event in America.  I want to go overseas to fight and compete to test my skills against world class fighters.  I plan to compete at the World Champs in BJJ again this year in LA.

Thank you for your time Kate and we hope all your dreams come true.  For more on Kate check out her team at Jr. Macgyver Crolin Gracie New Zealand.

April 2011 Aspiring MMA Babe of the Month - Brittany Hall

Our April 2011 aspiring MMA babe of the month is Brittany Hall from Atlanta, GA.  Brittany is a 21 year old restaurant assistant manager and a full-time GSP fan.  She may look familiar to many as she was just a contestant for the recent Strikeforce ring girl search on Facebook.  This stunner is 5'6", 115 lbs. and says her smile and eyes are her best features.  Taking things as they come Brittany aspires to be successful in anything she does.  In her spare time she enjoys MMA, shopping, working out, kickboxing and spending time with her boyfriend.  Brittany's favorite MMA fighter is current UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre with a close second going to Anthony Pettis.  The MMA world better take notice soon before Brittany becomes the next big thing.  Say hello to her on Twitter @Brittany_MMA.

Fight to Love Arianny

We have heard Arianny Celeste sing before and now she is back with her very first single coming out soon called "Fight to Love me."  Check out the sneak peek remix video and sure you will watch it more than once.

Meet Bellator Babe Jade Bryce

I recently connected with new Bellator babe Jade Bryce and can't say enough about this sweetheart.  From Austin, TX this knockout is 5'3" (what she calls travel-size), 107 lbs. and measures a natural 34D-24-34.  Travel is her true love so being on the road as the new Bellator babe fits perfectly.  Jade is an avid MMA fan, a certified yoga instructor and a sucker for vintage cars including a yellow '74 VW she is currently rebuilding.  Her inspirations in life are Muhammad Ali, Audrey Hepburn, Ghandi and the Dalai Lama.  Jade takes risks and enjoys being a go-getter and believes life is so short that you have to seize every moment by doing what you love.  We also got the chance to ask Jade a few additional questions seen below.

How did you get into the world of MMA?

-MMA has always been my favorite sport and last year when I got into modeling Fight! Magazine contacted me for a feature.  I jumped at the chance of course, loving anything to do with MMA.  A fighter friend, Nick "the Ghost" Gonzalez who was then a stranger saw the article and passed it on to Manny, the Spanish commentator for Bellator.  When they needed a blonde ring girl he sent me the info.  It's funny how the most amazing things sometimes work out that way.  The raindrop in the ocean effect! :)

Who are some of your favorite MMA fighters?

-I really miss seeing Roger Huerta fight and we all love to watch Eddie Alvarez of course!  I'd have to say I'm a huge fan of Michael Chandler as well as the Pitbull brothers.  I love Michael Chandler's "blessed" mentality and he is extremely talented and inspirational!  The Pitbull brothers are so fierce in the cage yet sweet to everyone outside of it, very genuine guys!  Don't forget to watch Chandler and Pitbull on May 14th at Bellator 44!  That's going to be one heck of a fight!

How do you spend your spare time and any interesting hobbies?

-I am a huge outdoors girl.  I live right next to a kayaking station in Austin and love being on the water.  I love to travel and volunteer in a different country each year but always revisiting Uganda, Africa.  A child in need just melts my heart and I'm truly blessed to spend my spare time helping them.  I also love being at the gym!  I am also a sucker for blues dancing and sushi which is an ideal date for me although I don't get much time for that anymore but I don't mind, I'm happy to be this busy.

What are your future plans or dreams?

-I would love to get into acting.  I plan on staying with Bellator for as long as they'll keep me, it has been a dream job!  I plan on backpacking all seven continents (I have three more left) by the time I am 30.  I also plan to continue building wells and schools for those in need no matter how my future goes.  I do hope to go farther in this field because anytime I'm in the spotlight I can put the needs of others right there with me. :)

To keep up on the latest happenings with Jade say hello to her on Facebook, Twitter and check out her non-profit Community Crash.  I don't know what took the MMA world so long to find you but certainly glad they did.  Thank you Jade for your time and all your support!  We can't wait to see you in Chicago when Bellator returns.

The MMA Babes of Tuff-N-Uff

On my recent trip to Las Vegas I also had the opportunity to catch the weigh-ins and fights for Tuff-N-Uff.  If you're in town during a Tuff event I highly recommend it.  The fights are great and the babes even better!  Thanks again to Jeff of Tuff.  I also finally met the group from It Ain't Chemo who are tremendous group who help little warriors who have cancer.  Ok, what you all came to see the babes of Tuff!  In action at this event on April 8th I caught great fights with Ashley Cummins, the Lybarger twins, Maylee Rahn, Samantha Mosqueda and Rachael Millard.  Saving the best for last I got to see ring girls Stephanie Ann Cook, Alizee Dipaola and a set of twins.  Say hello to these amazing ladies on Twitter @StephannC and @vegasgogo.  For more pictures from this event check out our Facebook albums and Joe Pic Photography.  Thanks again to everyone I met and can't wait to come back!

Hangin with Stephanie Ann Cook

I spent quite a lot of busy time with MMA babe Stephanie Ann Cook during the recent trip to Las Vegas.  On April 7th I had the pleasure of doing a photo shoot with this stunner.  Here are a few personal shots from this jaw dropping shoot with more professional shots coming soon from Bobby Deal.  For a few more sneak peek pictures check out our Facebook photo album now and in a few weeks for the professional shots.  If you still can't get enough of Stephanie check back tomorrow for our Tuffnuff MMA babe pictures and say hello to her on Twitter @StephannC.  Thanks again Stephanie and can't wait to see you again!

Photo Shoot and Hangin with MMA Babes Stephanie Lee and Tana Ashlee in Vegas

 

On our recent trip to Las Vegas we had the pleasure of doing two sexy photo shoots with MMA babes.  On April 6th we spent time hanging with and shooting Stephanie Lee and Tana Ashlee captured by us and photographer Michael Maze.  For more sexy pictures from these amazing ladies check out our Facebook album and be sure to like our page as well.  Say hello to the ladies on Twitter @StephLeeLee and @tanaashlee.  More professional pictures coming soon.  Check back tomorrow to see a preview of our stunning shoot with Stephanie Ann Cook and on Thursday our babe pictures from the Tuffnuff weigh-ins and event.

Brittney Palmer's "Showgirls" Photo Shoot

Brittney Palmer recently did a sexy photo shoot recreating scenes from the movie "Showgirls" as seen above.  Check out Brittney's official website here to keep up with all her latest news.

New Pictures from Edith Labelle

Former UFC ring babe Edith Labelle popped back on our radar with these new sexy pictures!

Thank You Natasha and Amber

Sadly I missed Natasha Wicks and Amber Nichole Miller while in Vegas.  I wanted to personally say thanks again for the invites my last night in town and will make it a priority on my next return trip.  Thanks again to both of you!  As for this being a daily feature I don't think anyone will object to the beautiful pictures of these two incredible ladies.

M-1 Ring Babe Photo Shoot

The girls of M-1 Global recently hit the docks for a sexy photo shoot.  For more pictures from this album please click here.

Fighter Babes Take Over Tomorrow

Fighter babes Heather Clark, Jennifer Scott, Carla Exparza, Yadira Anzaldua, Cassie Rodish and Margarita Chavez take over the Clovis Civic Center in Clovis, NM tomorrow for a night packed with female MMA action.

Where is Rachelle Leah?

We have not heard much from MMA babe Rachelle Leah lately.  Above is a recent picture but that is about all we have seen or heard.  Let's see if we can get in touch with her soon.  Don't forget to say hello to Rachelle on Twitter @Rachelle_Leah.

The Curvy Laura Celeste

It has been awhile since we featured the curves of Laura Celeste so enjoy.  Say hello to her on Twitter @LauraCeleste.  Be sure to wish Laura Happy Birthday on Wednesday too!