Calvillo trains under Javier Mendez at AKA in San José, California. 4,275 Likes, 89 Comments - Cynthia Calvillo (@cynthia.calvillo) on Instagram: “A few shots from training before the lockdown. Cynthia Calvillo lands trio of takedowns on Jessica Eye in main event. But it doesn't bother me … because they're not really being directly rude to me.". "But I just (can't) get mad or judge anybody else based on how they were raised. "It's a little bit weird because of their religion ... they won't train with women," Calvillo told theScore. “I cannot get mad or judge anybody else based on how they were raised. She then referenced Islam Makhachev’s comments on Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs Zhang Weili. They’re respectful.”. 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Cookies help us deliver our Services. 11, 2020, Free Fight: Cynthia Calvillo vs Cortney Casey, Copyright © 2001-2020 UFC All Rights Reserved, Charles Rosa Getting Exactly What He Wanted, Karl Roberson Becoming A Full Mixed Martial Artist. Jump to. Sections of this page. I'm ready for everybody in the division. Cynthia Calvillo ready to take over #UFCglasgow #summeroftam #tamtakeover #1spicy #alphafemale. Honestly, I had asked for Jessica, but I wasn't sure if I was gonna get it or not.”. Skip to navigation. Reach. I don’t get kicked out of the gym. Over the years, women have put some of the best performances in history. They even exchange fist bumps and treat the women respectfully. 25 at UFC Lincoln. They're fine, they're respectful. He got his wish. And I think it was the right thing because it kind of reminded me of what I'm fighting for. WMMA: This subreddit is dedicated to the women of mixed martial arts. I still get to watch it and learn but I don’t physically train with him or any other guy. There is a reason she is 9-1 and could be fighting for a world title in 2021. Calling for the number one contender right out of the gate is as gutsy as it gets, but she’s ready for Eye and for anyone else at flyweight. It is not only Calvillo but all the women fighters at AKA do not train with the ‘Eagle’ and his unit because of their religious beliefs. 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Fighters like Valentina Shevchenko and Amanda Nunes are more skilled than many male fighters on the roster. Look for our full video interview with Calvillo next week on theScoreMMA podcast and in the meantime, subscribe to theScoreMMA YouTube channel here. Hawa Hassan Is Changing That. The gym his home to many great UFC champions, including Khabib Nurmagomedov. However, Calvillo does not hold any disdain towards Makhachev. Cynthia Calvillo – who is Khabib’s teammate at AKA, describes her experience training alongside the lightweight champion. “Oh no, they're trying to help,” laughed Calvillo. You cannot get upset. “I hadn't spent too much time with them, and it just felt right. Cynthia Calvillo isn't upset that her AKA teammates Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev won't train with her because of their Muslim beliefs. Copyright © 2020 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. “Closed mouths don't get fed,” she said. Press J to jump to the feed. I don't know their idea of what a woman represents to them and why they can't really fathom seeing women fighting. Then there were the bumps in the road. "(Nurmagomedov) is still showing technique and stuff like that. Anadolu Agency / Getty Cynthia Calvillo isn't upset that her AKA teammates Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev won't train with her because of their Muslim beliefs. Charles Rosa wanted to get back in the Octagon right away after his loss at UFC 249. We are working with them to enable your sports experiences again as quickly as possible. Look for our full video interview with Calvillo next week on theScoreMMA podcast and in the meantime, subscribe to theScoreMMA YouTube channel here. Can You Find the Acorn Hidden Among These Tasty Treats? MORE UFC Vegas 2: Significant Stats | Fight by Fight Preview. On numerous occasions, Khabib has stated that women should not be competing inside the octagon. Calvillo is scheduled to make her flyweight debut against Antonina Shevchenko on Apr. I know a lot of women got upset by that," Calvillo explained. Your Home Is the Sports Bar Now—Make Wings! Continue the conversation on the app, join other MMA fans on MMA Fans App, Cris Cyborg Reveals Big News- Hints at Boxing Match, Novak Djokovic Shares a Touching Post for UFC 254 Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. 0:36 She is considered one of the top prospects in the game. ANY martial art counts, such as MMA. “It’s a little bit weird because of their religion and stuff…They don’t talk to women you know. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I don’t think any other woman does.”. Orthodox. Our data provider is having technical issues, live scoring and stats are impacted. She is considered one of the top prospects in the game. A controversial loss to former champion Carla Esparza that was followed by a positive drug test for marijuana metabolites that earned her a suspension. She did, and it’s an important matchup not just for Eye and Calvillo, but for the division. So it definitely lit a new fire underneath me.”. The ultimate, personalized mobile sports experience, Jones irked by Khabib calling for No. Cynthia Calvillo has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been removed from her fight against Lauren Murphy at UFC 254 on Oct. 24, 2020. I don't know their idea of what a woman represents to them and why they can't really fathom seeing women fighting. **/r/WMMA WILL contain SPOILERS** Not set in stone, but probably set in stone. "It's a little bit weird because of their religion ... they won't train with women," Calvillo told theScore. “I get to see it. So I still get to watch it. 64" Stats. A lot of time, he’s grappling there. That bout was scrapped when the sports world went on pause, and while she was splitting her training time between Sacramento and San Jose, soon she had to follow her heart. It's a despicable display of double standards, really. Few Contemporary Cookbooks Feature African Food. I'm gonna be a bad matchup for everybody else.”, “With Shevchenko, especially with the division being fairly new, I don't think that there's anybody there with the ground game that I have,” Calvillo said. Like everyone when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Cynthia Calvillo was at a loss for what to do. I didn't know exactly what was gonna happen, but considering everything, it feels like the right move was to come back home. UFC flyweight Cynthia Calvillo says she's not upset that AKA teammate Khabib Nurmagomedov won't train with her or any women at the gym because of his Muslim beliefs.