FIGHTING WORDS: KATHINA CATRON
Looking to provide main event level excitement at her Invicta FC debut on April 5th, Kathina Catron will step into the cage against fellow prospect Rose Namajunas.
Ready for anything at Invicta FC 5, Catron will attempt to add a win to her current 2-1 record. With a healthy 5-0 amateur career, every time she has stepped into the cage, someone has been finished. Well rounded in all aspects of MMA, Catron will try to stand out in a talented 125lb division at Invicta FC 5 April 5th.
Corey Smith: What first drew you to the world of mixed martial arts? At what point did it go from something you were starting to learn, and become a passion?
Kathina Catron: I first started getting interested in MMA, when I met my boyfriend and now coach Scott Lowe. I wanted to use it to get in shape and loss weight. Then I had a boxing match and decided that I wanted to do MMA. I’ve not missed a day of training since.
CS: All five or your amateur MMA bouts ended with your hand raised after a knockout. What did you learn in those fights that you couldn’t train for?
KC: I think the biggest thing I learned that you really can’t train for, is the speed of the fight.
CS: After your successful amateur career, you turned pro. Along the same lines, what did you learn in your professional bouts as opposed to the amateur ones?
KC: I think as a pro I’ve learned that the competition is well-rounded, so you can’t be a one dimensional fighter.
CS: With a rash of MMA injuries forcing changes to many MMA cards how do you manage training hard, but not over doing it to the point of injury?
KC: My coach really looks out for me and designs our workouts to cut down on injury.
CS: Your last opponent, Nicole Gaza had problems making the weight cut to 115lbs, and the bout was changed to a 125lb contest. How much do you feel that affected the outcome of the fight?
KC: All I’m going to say is when I fight at 125lb I’m walking around 135lb a week out. When we got the call one week out I was setting at 119lb and had to eat like crazy to get back to 125lb. The night of the fight I was at 129lb, but in the end I accepted the fight and it was a learning experience for us.
CS: You will be making your Invicta debut on April 5th at Invicta FC. How has your experience with the company been like so far?
KC: It’s been great! They are very organized and treat the fighters with the up most respect.
CS: Thus far, Invicta cards have been known for being excited top to bottom. How motivated are you to help continue this steak on April 5th? What are your thoughts on the 115lb weight class in Invicta?
KC: I’m very motivated, I want them to remember our fight as if it was the main event.
KC: The 115lb class is an amazing group of talent and I’m excited to get to compete in it.
CS: Your opponent at Invicta FC 5, Rose Namajunas, brings a well-rounded game with her into the cage. How familiar are you with her? What are you expecting out of the bout?
KC: Rose is Pat Berry’s girlfriend, so I think everyone is familiar with her. I was lucky enough to get to attend her pro debut with Invicta FC 4 and she is a very talented fighter.
KC: I know she is very well-rounded, so I will have to be prepared to go where ever this fight goes. So, I expect for our bout to be a war and I’m very excited to get to fight such a young talent.
CS: Outside of fight preparation, how much MMA do you watch purely for the enjoyment? Anyone in particular you are a fan of?
KC: I get to watch a lot of MMA because we go to the local fight circuit almost every weekend with my teammates. When we aren’t at fights we like to watch UFC and Bellator. I’m a big fan of Jose Aldo, Ben Henderson and of course WMMA fighters.
CS: Inside the cage, whose voice do you look to the most? What type of feedback do you like to receive from your coaches?
KC: I look to my coach Scott Lowe for my instructions in the cage.
KC: Brutal Honesty
CS: Outside of the cage, what do you enjoy doing for fun? What helps you to unwind after a long day of training camp?
KC: I enjoy spending time with my son and boyfriend Scott Lowe.
KC: I like to soak in a hot shower, and relax with my two main men.
CS: Lastly, MMA is as much a team sport as it is an individual sport. Who would you like to thank?
KC: I would like to thank my coach Scott Lowe and all my teammates at Battle Ground MMA, my strength coach Greg Richmond at GTR Fitness, my #1 fan Coy, ASMM Brett Atchley, Dr. Taverni, Vll A.D, Klench Mouthguard, Tussell, Combative Gear, Fight Soap, Throat Punch, Cherokee Nation, Dream Catcher Sports, and all my family, friends, and fans!!
KC: Without all of these great people I wouldn’t be able to do what I do.