Professional MMA fighter Jenny Line promises that she will leave her heart and soul on the line in her upcoming bantamweight contest with Alice Ardelean at Battle Arena Birmingham.
Battle Arena are back this Saturday with another exciting card lined up for those in attendance. The promotion is just fresh of a successful show in Wolverhampton several weeks back, and have no intention of slowing down.
I had the opportunity to speak with Jenny Line ahead of her second professional fight on Saturday. We discussed her preparation, previous bout, and much more. See what Jenny Line had to say below.
Interview With Jenny Line
We are under a week out from Battle Arena Birmingham. How are you feeling physically and mentally ahead of your second pro-bout? Has everything been smooth this camp?
Yeah, really good. I am feeling strong and ready to go. It’s been a great camp, and I can’t wait to get in there on Saturday.
What has your weekly training schedule consisted of in terms of training and preparation? Have you tweaked anything as opposed to your last fight?
Yeah, last time we were still in lockdown, so the gyms weren’t open, and I couldn’t get as much strength and conditioning in. For this fight, I’ve consistently gotten 3 s & c sessions and 3 MMA sessions in a week. It made such a difference. And a whole year working with Dave and the Lions, after moving from Team Savage, has really bought me on a whole other level.
On your last fight, professional debuts don’t come much tougher than Dakota Ditcheva. You’ve had some time to reflect on that performance. Now it’s settled, what are your views on that last fight? What do you think went wrong?
When I fought Dakota, I’d just fallen out with my old coach and switched gyms. Looking back now, I can see it affected me more mentally than I realised at the time. Also, there was no crowd. We warmed up outside in a tent. It was all a bit weird and surreal, and I didn’t feel like I was going into a fight. I don’t think I properly switched on and got going. We’ve worked hard on many areas, and I feel very ready and prepared to come into this fight. I can’t wait to put on a great performance and prove what I’m capable of.
Line Talks Pressure Leading Into Battle Arena Bout
You seem like somebody who likes going out there, enjoying yourself and continuing to challenge yourself without worrying about results too much. However, do you feel a sense of pressure in trying to gain your first victory in the pro-ranks?
Yeah, of course, there’s a bit of pressure to win. But I (like everyone else at Lion’s den) don’t take easy fights. I want to be challenged and pushed, and as long as I put all, I’ve got into it and leave everything in the cage. I will be happy whatever the result.
For younger girls, you’re pretty inspiring to still be grinding, getting up every day and pushing yourself. Where does that come from, and what allows you to continue to do that without feeling so beat up every day?
Yeah, last time we were still in lockdown, so the gyms weren’t open, and I couldn’t get as much strength and conditioning in. For this fight, I’ve consistently gotten 3 s & c sessions and 3 MMA sessions in a week. It certainly is a challenge. I’m a single mum of two. I work a full-time job and work out six days a week. It is a 120-mile round trip to train in Exeter, so it is a commitment. But I love the sport and enjoy pushing myself to be the best I can be. Hopefully, my will and grit and determination will lead the way for my kids. I want them to know anyone is capable of anything, and if they want something badly enough and are willing to put in the effort, they really can achieve whatever they want in life. When my parents died, I learned that life is ridiculously short and a ‘normal’ boring life is just not for me. If you aren’t striving to better yourself, then it’s just such a waste. Also, if im not aching or in some kind of pain. I don’t feel right.
How did Jenny Line Get Into MMA?
I like to ask those I’ve not spoken with before why they chose MMA as a sport to get involved with. Do you have any interesting stories in that aspect?
I’ve always been a bit of an adrenaline junky. I grew up in the sea with my ex-navy dad teaching me to sell when I was 6. I would spend every weekend racing in the sea until I was 20 and uni got in the way. Then I started traditional Zankido Ryu Ju-Jitsu and fell in love with Martial arts and went from there to BJJ then MMA and have been training for nearly ten years.
Battle Arena Birmingham will see you square off against Alice Ardelean. What were your thoughts on this matchup? Was there any doubt of taking it due to the experience as a professional that she has?
Yeah, she’s very experienced, but as I say, I love a challenge, and I’m excited about the opportunity. At the end of the day, though, she’s just another human being with two arms and two legs, and anything can happen in a fight.
What expectations have you set for yourself for March 19th?
Well, I don’t want to give my game away, but I can guarantee I will go out and lay my heart and soul on the line and put everything into that fight.
Lastly, can we get an official fight prediction? How does this one go down?
I don’t like to give predictions. I feel they are a bit like bad luck, but I am looking to stop this one early.
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