As MMA as grown in the UK, more and more fighters are becoming well known and with that so are the ring girls. This month we talked to Laura Rose Jones, who is fast becoming one of the most well known better faces of UK MMA!
Fact File
Hometown: London
Height: 5ft8
Weight: 9 stone
Turn Ons: MMA fighters!
Turn Offs: bad breath, dirty fingernails and bad hair cuts
Best Way to pick up: Just be genuine! Friendly and funny but not cheesy! Please no pick up lines!
Hobbies: Model, dancer, actress and singer
Career Goal: World domination baby!
Favorite Foods: sushi, chocolate and traditional roast dinners
Favorite TV Shows: Friends, desperate housewife’s
Occupation: Model
MAI: How did you become a ring girl?
Laura: I actually use to watch cage rage at Wembley Arena and thought to myself its something that I would love to do. I then got asked by a friend to fill in her for her one day as a promo girl because she was ill. At my first time working there Dave (the owner of cage rage) asked me to be a ring girl instead! the rest is history!!!
MAI: You have modeled for a lot of publications now, did that start from being a ring girl?
Laura: The modeling actually came first. I have modeled since a really young age. But since becoming a ring girl I have opened my wings and regularly appear in MMA mags as well as mainstream men’s magazines.
MAI: What where you doing before you started modeling?
Laura: I've always been an exhibitionist, and have sung, danced and act from a very young age. I got scouted for a top agency when I was 15 at Bakerloo tube station and the modeling kinda went from there!
MAI: What’s happened with your career since you started?
Laura:I've appeared in many men’s mags worldwide. I have appeared in adverts, music videos and movies, its all gone a little crazy if I'm honest!!
MAI: What do you like best about being a ring girl? Laura: I love the buzz I get off watching and working at MMA events. I think it’s the biggest rush ever! Plus there are loads of fit guys! Haha
MAI: What do you think of MMA?
Laura: I think MMA is really really up and coming. It seems to be growing and growing and more and more people are showing an interest in mixed martial arts. I am a big fan!
MAI: What do you do to stay in shape? Laura: I dance a lot, try to go to the gym at least twice a week, but if I’m honest that rarely happens!! I’m also renown for taking over any dance floor in a club so that probably helps too!
MAI: Where do you see yourself in the future?
Laura: hopefully staying within MMA as it’s a big interest of mine now. I would also like to move my modeling career as far as possible and maybe also go into TV and acting! So a little of everything!
MAI: Do you have a favorite fighter?
Laura: hmmmm tricky one.....I have to say Tom Watson. He's entrances are always very entertaining and he becomes a better fighter with every fight...One to watch I think!
MAI: Good luck with your career!
Laura: Thank you so much!! X
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