Jessy Miele of CES on MMA, career
by Brian Woodman Jr. on 08/12/15
NutmegMMA.com recently interviewed Jessy Miele (4-1) of Waterbury as she prepared for upcoming fight with Peggy Morgan (3-3) at CES's 30th MMA event. Morgan is perhaps best known for her appearances on The Ultimate Fighter television show. Twin River Casino in Lincoln, Rhode Island will host the event on Aug. 14.
Q: How long have you trained in MMA?
A: A little over 8 years
Q: Which style did you start with?
A: MMA, Muay Thai & BJJ.
Q: What other arts have you studied?
A: A number of other Martial Arts JKD, Boxing, Judo, Kali, Wing Chun. A little bit of a lot of different arts!
Q: What do you consider your core art?
A: None of them. I’ve always tried to excel at all of them.
Q: Where have you trained?
A: The IMBCT International Martial Arts and Boxing Academy of Connecticut.
Q: Which organizations have you fought with?
A: I hold the 145 pound Championship belt for Gladiator Challenge in California. I fought with Reality Fighting, Premiere FC and Full Force Productions.
Q: Which fight was your toughest?
A: I think every fight brings a new challenge to the table. All of them were tough.
Q: Do you have any thoughts on your upcoming fight?
A: I am really excited about it.
Q: What are your eventual career goals?
A: I just want to keep moving forward doing what I enjoy.
Q: What is your profession apart from fighting?
A: I work in Multimedia and Interactive Communications.
Q: Which fighters do you enjoy? Which do you emulate?
A: I honestly respect all fighters who get in the ring. Just taking that step is a big deal. I enjoy watching fighters who have good attitudes. There are a lot of young boys and girls out there that look up to these fighters as role models and anyone who can represent themselves in a good light and not let the “Bull Sh*t” get in the way deserves respect.
Q: Do you have any advice for aspiring fighters?
A: Never walk away saying “I wish I did” or “I could of, should of, or would of” ..everyone goes through tough times, tough decisions, wins, and losses. At the end of the day, if it was easy everyone would be able to do it. Don’t let anyone or anything get in the way of your goals.
