I am women’s UFC strawweight Jo Jo Calderwood!

Could you beat Ronda Rousey in a Pokemon battle?

wtf is a pokemon battle? but yea id beat her ;)

Hi Jojo, you have beautiful muay thai skills. Who's your favorite muay thai fighter.

buakaw i love his style and his meaness nothing stops him.

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ronda, it would be a good fight but she is above everyone in that division.

Who is your MMA man crush?

gunnar nelson.....and its only on the way he is outside the cage i like his style.

Huge fan, been following your career since Invicta FC 3. I know you were ranked one of the top Muay Thai fighters at Flyweight, So I need to ask what prompted your switch from Muay Thai to Mixed Martial Arts?

And for a second question, has a feen ever recognized you in public?

i was looking for more fights, in thai i was lucky to fight twice a year and thats not good i want to be very active.

yes actually someone stopped me in the airport on way to sweden. usually im hiding under a hat though so its hard to spot me ;)

How do you feel about your season being marketed as "beauty" and "strength" - making the conversation about your exterior vs. athletic ability? Do you feel pressure to look good as well as fight good as a result? Or does it not affect you whatsoever?

Also I'm a big fan! I'm rooting for you :D

it doesnt effect me. im not really a girly girl i just be myself and i promote myself as a good fighter thats what i want to be seen as.

What's your walkaround weight?

135lbs

You're easily one of my top picks on the show. I love how you carry yourself and even more I love how you fight.

I have a few questions for you: How many hours a day would you train when you first started? and how did that change over time? also, what fighters are your greatest inspiration right now?

when i first started i actually started thai just a few days a week but i quickly got the bug and wanted to spend as much time as i could but now being professional i train 5 full days and one half day when im in camp.

right now i like ronda she is very dominate in her weight class and her focus and determination is what i feel like i have.

When do you think we will get a UFC event in Scotland? Keep up the good work and get that belt!!

2015 i will beat dana white up if it doesnt happen...promise.

What your average day of training like?

i train twice a day and usually one is hard session and the other technique and lighter session, with mma its very hard to fit everything in so there is not enough hours in the day but you could train every day for 24 hours and still not have covered everything.

Have you completely abandoned your "Bad mofo JoJo" nickname? Big fan!

its still my instagram name lol i love it.

Have you always wanted to become a professional fighter, or was there another career that you put on the back burner to chase that ambition?

yes i was always lost at school i never knew what i wanted to do with career, i loved to be active and lots of practical things. when i left sschool i was in and out of jobs just to pay for my hobbie, which i was lucky enough to take on professionally. to be honest im not rolling in it but i have enough money to get by and to do what i love.

Hey Jo Jo, I'm not sure you're aware that you're a big fan favorite. What girl have you gotten along with the most in the house?

Randa was the girl i got on with most. but also ais and alex but they didnt cook as much as randa ;)

Jo, thanks for the autograph when I met you in Connecticut. I liked your 8-bit glasses.

What was it like traveling to India to fight for SFL?

it was cool, everyone warned me about dehli belly and i was worried but everything was good. it was sad to see so many people homeless though ;(

Hi JoJo. You've become one of my favorites now in TUF 20. Is there any fighter not currently signed to the UFC strawweight division that you would like to one day fight?

i only want to fight the top girls, and all the top girls are in ufc. apart from katja the invicta champ but ive already beat her.

Hey JoJo! Big fan. I was wondering, what is your thought process while walking out to the cage? Are you relieved to just finally be fighting, are you excited, a little scared? I've never fought and I've always wondered.

its alot of mixed emotions, but i like to push them to the back as soon as i get to the venue and get in the zone and be calm.

how many times have fans mistaken you for being Irish and asked if you knew Conor McGregor?

i mostly get mistaken for being english

Do you have any special preparations you go through before a fight? Any music you listen to before decimating your opponent?

Edit: Favorite meal after a fight?

i like to listen to music and motivational videos. no special preparations just having my positive team around me and staying calm.

How is Sweden? I always imagine it like some sort of mountainous winter wonderland.

its lovely, i love Stockholm, its pretty cold but not winter wonderland cold ;)

What is your dream match?

the match for the title.

Of all your MMA fights, which performance are you most proud of?

my second one at sfl because she was cheating in the fight.

Have you ever thought about going to a more established team/gym to train? If so, do you have any that you're interested in?

Nothing against your team, they've obviously been pretty fucking great for you. Thanks!

no way the griphouse is my home. They have everything i need.

Hello from Glasgow! What is your down time like?

usually chilling in the gym or nandos. i love to visit fort willam to visit my sister and enjoy the town.

Aside from yourself and Robert Whiteford, who do you believe are the next big upcoming stars from Scotland?

there are alot of guys on my team. graham turner, martin delaney, stevie ray, alan johnston...so many more im going to get beat up for not mention more haha

Don't have a question Jo Jo. But just wanted to say, i'm a huge fan from Ireland. And i love that you're putting Scotland on the map.

Keep on kicking ass!

thank you :)

In a perfect world, what would be your ideal way to finish a fight?

ko of course, you dont get paid for over time as they say ;)

How many hours a day do you train? What is your diet like? Carrot Cake?

twice a day each session is 1-2 hours min

carrots everyday allday

Would you be OK with me addressing you as Mojo Jo Jo?

im actually only being addressed as Dr kneevil, or dr for short ;)

Hello! How was your experience on The Ultimate Fighter and in The Ultimate Fighter house?

it was a great experience, one that will sneak into my nightmares i mean the girls that is ;) the fighting part was the best part.

What's the biggest mistake you've made in a fight?

too many to mention, i feel you learn alot in fights and when you risk things sometimes you make mistakes.

Hello. My brother thinks he's really tough. What would it take to get him in the ring with you so you could beat his ass? I don't have any of money or connections in the fight world, but I still think it would be great if you could beat the shit out of him. Thanks, and good luck with everything.

a sex change and a diet to make 115lbs ;)

Are you single? Who should I kill?

married to the sport ;)

What are your two favourite aspects of the sport?

Are you watching the episodes as they air on TV?

Who's in the finale? ;)

the training and the fighting part.

yea of course.

haha.

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Thank you for taking the time to do this!

Aside from martial arts and fighting, what are some of your other interests? If for whatever reason you couldn't fight anymore what career path do you see yourself exploring?

who knows i only know this and ive dedicated all my life to it, so i think id be fecked if i had to do something else.

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buakaw ;)

What's the worst thing you've ever gotten away with?

not paying a cab fare. the driver was trying to charge us and we ran lol

Some fighters say MMA is an art form and others love it for the adrenaline in the cage. Forest Griffin said that all his problems are gone in the cage as your only priority at the moment is not getting your ass kicked. What made you want to become a fighter? Did anyone give you a hard time because you were female?

the competition and i liked putting my training to the test and the different challenges you face in there.

no hard time luckily ;)

What kind of food or drink do you miss most when dieting for a fight? I couldnae live without an odd can of irn bru..

i dont really drink anything other than water but i do have the odd coke zero ;)

When you win the title, who do you see yourself defending the belt against first?

claudia will defo be the one to be first in line i think.

How did you develop the cutest female MMA voice?

i practice everyday infront of the mirror;)

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