Although new to the mixed martial arts scene, Senshi Do Kai grappler Shaylee Spell has been on a roll. Spell, who has been training for six months, has won her first two competitions, including a first-place finish at the April 30 NAGA Orlando Championships.
Spell wins a $25 gift card from GNC at Walden Woods. She can pick up the gift card at the Plant City Times & Observer office, 1507 S. Alexander St. #103.
What made you first want to do MMA?
I watch “Kickin’ It” on TV.
That sword you have is bigger than you. How did you get it?
I won it in Orlando. I got first place.
What was the most fun part about that?
Winning.
What’s your favorite thing about MMA?
Doing the Superman hold.
Do you play any other sports?
No.
Is there anything you want to try?
When I grow up? Cheerleading.
What school do you go to?
Springhead Elementary.
What’s your favorite class?
Miss Roberts’ class: P.E.
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A hairstylist.
What else do you watch on TV?
UFC.
What was your favorite fight, out of all the competitions you’ve been in?
The one where I won the sword.
You get any superpower you want. What do you pick?
To do whatever I want.
What would you most want to do?
Win 10 swords. Win all the time.
You get $1 billion in the bank one day. What do you buy?
All the toys I want.
You can meet any famous person. Who would it be?
Jack, from “Kickin’ It.”
Are there any sports you want to try soon?
Karate.
Is there anything else you’d like to try?
I want to grow strawberries because they’re yummy.