I’d like to thank Rebecca Ryan Long for filling out the 56th Edition of 13 Q’s
Enjoy!
1.) Thanks for your time Rebecca, what’s new?
Im good! Just training my ass off.. Pretty much that is all..
2.) Besides Fighting/Training, what do you like to do for fun?
I love to deep sea fish.. anything outdoorsChill with my friends. But really thats all. I dont do much else.
3.) What are your thoughts on more and more MMA events showcasing female fighters?
There are actually a ton of shows looking for female fighters. I get hit up at least once a week to fight. I already am booked for a few fights coming up after my KOTC fight.
4.) What are your thoughts on the current state of MMA in the U.S. and it’s future?
I think it is becoming just as if not more popular then Boxing. The sport is really going mainstream and Im excited for that. It means a great future for me because there is a place for us to fight now and showcase our skills instead of just training year after year and hoping for a fight to open up to women. Now almost all main productions have a female fight.
5.) What are 3 of your favorite music groups/artists?
Six Foot Deathtrap, Hatebreed, Slipknot.. Ya I like the hard stuff lol.
6.) What is it that got you into MMA and when?
I was a competitive kickboxer about 12 years ago but was always interested in MMA but of course way back then there was nothing open to us. I loved the idea of training in an alternative sport. Ive always been interested in extreme things. I have horrible ADD hahhha and this is one thing that has totally kept my attention. I started training in MMA technically just over a year ago.
7.) Where do you train, with who, and how often?
I just left the place where I was training at full time. Contract ended and I didnt wish to renew. I have been circuit training at a few gyms One of my main gyms is Nor Cal Fight Factory up in San Jose. Training with Dave V. and his crew. I also train with the crazy fuckers of Team Pit Fury.. Those are my boys! I have also trained in HB and down in San Diego. I actually love to go to different places. I get different styles and also the opportunity to get the opinion of top coaches. I am going to be finding a new home after KOTC Im looking at City Boxing down in San Diego pretty hard. I train twice a day.. Get up at 8am go running and hit the weights. Then MMA training at night for 2-4 hours depending on where Im training.
8.) Which of your fights, in your opinion, showcased the true ‘Rebecca Ryan Long’?
I had an Amateur fight against a girl who was in the Marine Corps ( Lucy Simoean) and I got to really showcase my GNP skills.. I love a good TKO. Im looking forward to my first KO.
9.) Do you have any Heroes/Idols?
My heros are those who go against the norm. Who dont try to fit into what society deems as normal or acceptable. We as fighters tend to live in that place (not within the norm). I gave up a high paying job to train full time because this is my passion. I idolize anyone else who will live poor to achieve a dream.
10.) Who are some fighters who’s styles you admire?
I love the heavy hitters.. Chuck, Tito etc I love the styles of the guys on Pit Fury. They are all talented and put on a show. Putting on a show is part of the game. I love Riggs crazy as hammer fists.. it creeps me out to watch him GNP.
11.) What has been your biggest accomplishment in life or fighting or both?
Probably surviving cancer It was pretty tough on me. I didnt give up training when I was sick (I just went light) LOL I love the sport enough that I still showed up after I had radiation treatments (if I felt ok). I think learning to live life after some shit that happened to me as a child (My kidnapping and murder of my Brother) and realize that every day I fight for him. Its what keeps me going. Im technically an only child now All I have is me and what I can offer. My new accomplishment is to help bring female MMA to the mainstream. I will do what ever it takes to make that happen. I want to inspire girls/women to start training and fight it helps with self confidence and it really is a good form of therapy. Works for me lol. Winning my KOTC fight in Oct will be my next accomplishment!
12.) Is there anywhere in the world you’d like to see but haven’t yet?
Ireland or England.. I have some fans in England I hear ?
13.) Are there any short-term or long-term goals you’d like to achieve?
Thanks again for your time Rebecca! Feel free to say anything else you’d like to your fans/friends, and feel free to plug your sponsors!
Id like to thank the following sponsors:
Gamma-O
Nogi Industries
Booyaa Fight Wear
Fightflesh Combat Clothing
Protech Mouthguards
Hit Em Up Fight Wear
Sport Kilt
S.D.S Custom Fighter Entry Music
Submit Sport
Sin Inc. Fight Clothing
Fight Factory
Sin For Sale Clothing Company
IMOK Clothing Company
Gozes Blog
Miranda Roberts
Im probably missing a few
