Randa Markos Q&A review: ‘The UFC is where I want to be’

Today UFC strawweight Randa Markos took place in a live Q&A on the Underground and answered an interesting variety of questions from our members.

From:Randa Markos9 

Posted: 3 hours ago

Member Since: 9/17/15

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nek – If she were to fight Joanna, what would her strategy be?

I’m learning a lot from watching the others fight her so I guess it would be to use lots of faints and try to take her down with out shooting in 

From:Randa Markos9 

Posted: 3 hours ago

Member Since: 9/17/15

Posts: 1

Saddened – Since the UFC isn’t giving you a fight would you be willing to take a fight in Invicta if the chance were given?

The ufc is where I want to be and I will wait for my fight if I have to. I am just taking this time to get better 

From:Randa Markos9 

Posted: 3 hours ago

Member Since: 9/17/15

Posts: 2

jeicex – Will this be 10:00 EST or PST or another time zone?

And as for a question, how did the training from the TUF show (in the house, the daily sessions and weight cutting and fights) influence her fighting today? Did she feel she learned a lot on the show, and was it a different level of training and intensity that she had not previously experienced? It was only six weeks or so for the show, but did it help elevate her to another level?

Tuf definite opened my eyes. The training wasn’t as tough as what I was used I also realize that I was mentally stronger then most of the girls on the show. It was great seeing where I stand in the 115 weight class. Competing on the show want realistic to a normal fight because of the time you had to cut weight, living with your opponent, the training and everything else but it was an amazing experience that I’m really happy I got to be a part of. 

From:Randa Markos9 

Posted: 3 hours ago

Member Since: 9/17/15

Posts: 3

jeicex – Will this be 10:00 EST or PST or another time zone?

And as for a question, how did the training from the TUF show (in the house, the daily sessions and weight cutting and fights) influence her fighting today? Did she feel she learned a lot on the show, and was it a different level of training and intensity that she had not previously experienced? It was only six weeks or so for the show, but did it help elevate her to another level?

Also getting to see how the others girls handle the situation and the training helped me improve my game after the show with training, cutting weight and just not letting things bother me.

From:Randa Markos9 

Posted: 2 hours ago

Member Since: 9/17/15

Posts: 4

DalyDentedDecimated’sDome – 

Saddened – Since the UFC isn’t giving you a fight would you be willing to take a fight in Invicta if the chance were given?

1) Are you as angry as many of us that PVZ in December will have had 4 fights since last November? And you only two? Or do you not care to fight as often, or see the wisdom in that disparity, or did an injury or something else prevent you having a 3rd fight?

2) what is your opinion of the Reebok pay? is it totally horrible for your expectations, or fair ? Did the change make you rethink fighting for a longer term? IIRC you’re a pharmacy tech, so you’ll always have that to fall back on.

There are legions of PVZ supporters who are only fans for the “hoo hoo” factor, they are not real WMMA fans. When she leaves the sport, so will they.

I’m a real WMMA fan – if there are girls fighting, i carry my ass to the bar, turn on fight pass, or once a year buy a PPV. You can bet i’ll go to the bar and watch your fight…whenever they decide to give you one.

i wouldn’t say angry but just bothered because I have been healthy and ready but the ufc has been trying to set things up but it seems that most girls are injured or getting over injuries 

i think the reebok deal might not work well with some fighters from what is heard but for me it’s working out just fine. I didn’t have many sponsors to begin with so this is a bonus for me also that would never make me rethink fighting, I was born to fight and I was doing it for free before making money doing what I love is like getting paid for nothing.

thank you so much for your support hopfully I will get something soon 

From:Randa Markos9 

Posted: 2 hours ago

Member Since: 9/17/15

Posts: 5

Chromium – Any possibility of a fight soon? I know Justine Kish is training for her UFC debut, and you had a fight against get previously where you can up short. If you were offered that for UFC 195 or the Boston Fight Night on January 17, would you be interested? 

Justine is a tough chic. I was disappoint in myself with that fight. If they came to me with that offer I wouldn’t turn it down but this time she would have to make the weight and not miss it like before 

From:Randa Markos9 

Posted: 2 hours ago

Member Since: 9/17/15

Posts: 7

battouter – Where do you primarily train and do you have plans moving to a much more experienced camp?

I currently train at Michigan Top Team but I have decided that I’m going to check out Tristar 

From:Randa Markos9 

Posted: 2 hours ago

Member Since: 9/17/15

Posts: 8

commonsense517 – Which area do you believe you need to improve upon the most? 

I always think I can use improvement in all parts of my game but the most I would have to say my kicks 

From:Randa Markos9 

Posted: 2 hours ago

Member Since: 9/17/15

Posts: 9

theINFAMOUScarpe – Welcome to the UG.

What does a typical week look like for you during a training camp? 

 Mornings I alternate with strength and conditioning and boxing. Afternoons four nights a week I head over to Michigan top team the other two nights i work on ground and pound with my bjj coaches one night is my rest day. Two of those nights I spar at Michigan top team. Everything is kinda all over the place for me but I have made some changes recently so everything will change. 

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Blaze_ – How do you imagine your life would be like if your family decided to never leave the home country?

I would either have been killed or be married at a young age with lots of kids. But I would probably be killed by the war or because I am such a stubborn women. I don’t like to be told I can’t do something because I’m a women 

From:Randa Markos9 

Posted: 2 hours ago

Member Since: 9/17/15

Posts: 14

commonsense517 – Randa is Canadian bacon actually bacon or is it ham? Honestly. 

It’s amazing definitely not ham 

From:Randa Markos9 

Posted: 2 hours ago

Member Since: 9/17/15

Posts: 15

fightsfan – Big fan as you are a game and focused fighter and entertaining fighter and enjoy your grappling skills.

Who is helping to train you in striking and what is your focus in that aspect of improving your game?

Do you do Grappling privates ?

thanks

I work with my original coaches for my grappling Phil Navarre and Toan Lam. I walked into the gym with only a wrestling background and they thought me everything I also have been working a lot with Dante Leon always one on one with them but i roll with Detroit Bjj with lots of heigh quality grapplers. My bigges change is my hands. I’ve been working with Dean Cruickshank and Kara Ro. Kara had been breaking everything down for me 

From:Randa Markos9 

Posted: 2 hours ago

Member Since: 9/17/15

Posts: 17

BRZ – What’s your opinion on Ronda Rousey for Wmma 

I love her fighting style and her drive to keep improving. I don’t agree with the whole fighting a man thing 

From:Randa Markos9 

Posted: 2 hours ago

Member Since: 9/17/15

Posts: 19

Jack_Bauer – 

Who are your favorite MMA fighters to watch?

What would be your ideal matchup at 115?

What is your favorite food (when you’re not cutting weight)?

Best of luck in the future. Stay healthy!

Rory McDonald 

Ben Henderson 

ideal matchup- me vs the champ

pizza and chicken wings 

From:Randa Markos9 

Posted: 2 hours ago

Member Since: 9/17/15

Posts: 21

Jabber – Which one of your performances are you most pleased with and why? And which fight are you least pleased with?

Least is with Jessica Penne

I should of done more. 

Most was Felice Herrig 

it was very satisfying 

From:Randa Markos9 

Posted: 2 hours ago

Member Since: 9/17/15

Posts: 24

JustAnotherMMAFan – What’s your walk-around weight?

Gadelha or Joanna? Who won the first match? Who wins the rematch in your opinion?

Who would like to fight next?

Cheers and good luck! Great fighter! Great looks! 

I think gadelha would win the rematch she is more well rounded. I would fight anyone next. I walk around at 130 

From:Randa Markos9 

Posted: 1 hour ago

Member Since: 9/17/15

Posts: 26

Flannerz – What interesting stuff happened in the TUF house/training centre that wasn’t on the show?

Lots of catty action/ messing with other girls stuff. But I good stuff was working with all those awesome coaches and the strength and conditioning was pretty interesting stuff. Oh and I almost got killed by Aisling with a go kart 

From:Randa Markos9 

Posted: 1 hour ago

Member Since: 9/17/15

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commonsense517 – Which fighter has hit you the hardest? 

I guess Justine kish but it was the elbow that hurt not the fist