Gillian Robertson's introduction to MMA was serendipitous; at 16, she was unaware of the sport. Initially seeking cardio kickboxing, her father's connections led her to Din Thomas' gym. Exploring MMA after a friend's encouragement, she quickly fell in love with the sport. By 18, she had already begun competing, amassing 11 amateur fights in two years and subsequently turning pro. Her rapid rise highlights the less conventional paths some athletes take into professional fighting, contrasting with the typical narrative of childhood aspirations in combat sports.
I was 16 and I was just like badgering my dad about I wanted to do cardio kickboxing. I didn't know MMA existed at all or Jiu-Jitsu or anything.
I took my first amateur fight as soon as I turned 18. And then I had 11 amateur fights in two years.
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