Hannah Rokala “surprised” Kara Marie Vislosky took rematch in her Pro-MMA debut

Interview with Hannah Rokala below


Hannah Rokala (0-0, 11-1 AM) discusses her professional MMA debut against Kara Marie Vislosky (1-3) at Showcase MMA 27 on Aug. 27. Hannah also talks about her training camp, interest from Invicta and how she was surprised Kara took the fight.

“I was surprised (she took the fight). I guess Casey the promoter for Showcase MMA. He had reached out to quite a few people. And people with even better records said ‘no’ but she said ‘yes’ So much respect to her for taking the fight. I know having the accolades I have can be intimidating. But you know fighters fight, so respect to her for that.”

The event takes place at Thomas Creek Brewery in Greenville, South Carolina.

Showcase MMA 27 fight card:

Gaberial Brown vs. Tony Edgar Rogers – 155 lbs
Hannah Rokala vs. K. Vislosky – 105 lbs
Georges Kopa vs. Noah Lindsey – 155 lbs
Dallas Manspile vs. Brandon Webb – 150 lbs
Budd Cook vs. Jonathan Hensley – 155 lbs
T. Davenport vs. Armani Avent – 135 lbs
Christian Hardin vs. Humberto Chavez – 155 lbs

Showcase MMA 27

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