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KARINA RODRÍGUEZ

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Fighting out of: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Team: Lobo MMA
Height: 5’7″
Weight: 125 pounds
Fight Record: Sherdog/Tapology
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“There is no easy way. No matter how talented you are, your talent will fail you if you do not develop it. If you do not study, if you do not work hard, if you do not become better every day.”

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5 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT KARINA RODRÍGUEZ

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WHEN AND WHY DID YOU START IN MMA?
I started in 2012. I love combat sports. Before MMA, I competed in amateur boxing and jiu-jitsu tournaments. Then I discovered MMA and fell in love with the sport.

DID YOU PLAY ANY SPORTS AS A CHILD? IF SO, WHICH ONES?
I practiced a lot of sports growing up: swimming, gymnastics, basketball, and volleyball.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF FIGHTING?
I like to go out to new restaurants and try new things. I am a food lover! I also enjoy cooking at home and enjoy time with my family and friends at home.

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WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON FIGHTING FOR INVICTA FC?
I’m very excited for the opportunity to fight for Invicta. I dreamed of fighting in this league because the best fighters in the world are here. I want to prove to myself that I deserve to be here.

WHAT PROFESSION WOULD YOU NEVER LIKE TO ATTEMPT AND WHY?
I want them to get excited when they know I’m going to fight. I want fans to say that my fights are guaranteed of a good performance and that I always gave everything I had until the last round.

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