Ava Knight May 2026

: In 2019, she challenged herself further by signing with Bellator MMA . She has spoken openly about the "love-hate" relationship with grappling, viewing it as the ultimate personal challenge to master a discipline where she isn't already the expert.

: At age 13, she accidentally walked into a boxing gym in Chico, California. After being knocked down during a spar, she decided she never wanted that to happen again, sparking her professional drive. ava knight