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Podcast - 43 Year Old Grandmother Turned MMA Fighter Becky Lobb
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A seasoned professional in body building and jiu-jitsu practitioner, Beckie Lobb will be setting her sites on her first MMA fight at the Jackson's MMA Series 4 Apr. 9 at the Hard Rock in Albuquerque.
This leukemia researcher and councilor won her spot through a unique tryout and was given the chance to fight out of 250 other hopefuls. This on top of being a 43 year old grandmother.
On the Women Talk Sports podcast, talked to Lobb about her motivations and training going into her first ever MMA match.
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