Now the 25-year-old, from Matamata, is hoping to go from amateur to pro after being selected to represent New Zealand at the MMA World Champs in Bahrain in November. Previously a Waikato women's rugby representative, Montague only picked up MMA four years ago after deciding to take on back to back classes at an MMA gym in Hamilton. "I literally Googled MMA gym Hamilton four years ago, went and did it. READ MORE:* Injury puts wrestler Michelle Montague out of Commonwealth Games* NZ wrestler Michelle Montague out of Commonwealth Games with broken leg* Black Fern prop Toka Natua inspires guests at the Matamata-Piako Sports AwardsSUPPLIED Michelle Montague at the Wrestling World Champs in Kazakhstan. Montague must pay for the MMA World Champs trip herself and has started a givealittle page to help her in her goal.

Source: Stuff October 07, 2019 20:15 UTC