While making the transition from the amateur ranks to the pros is not always easy for fighters, for bantamweight Jamey-Lyn Horth Wessels, the move has actually made her a more effective fighter.
Since turning pro in 2018, Wessels has picked up three straight wins, with finishes in all three of her bouts.
“I never had finished a fight, it’s always going to a decision as an amateur, but as a pro I’ve kind of turned a page and I’ve got extra tools that I can use and have been able to finish every fight,” Wessels told MMAWeekly.com. “For me, turning professional has really helped me evolve as an MMA fighter.”
Initially starting out as a stand-up specialist, Wessels feels that the fighter she is in 2020 is far more balanced and complete than she’s ever been before.
“I kind of started out as a striker, and striking was always my forte, but as I’ve gone through these fight and as I’ve seen the footage, I’ve seen myself develop into a more well-rounded athlete,” said Wessels.
“I don’t mind either (standing) or (grappling), my style has changed so much in this last little bit, I’m a completely different version of myself, and I’m excited to showcase what I’ve done (in the gym) and how far I’ve come from the first fight until now.”
On Saturday in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, Wessels (3-0) will look to add a title to her resume when she faces Jade Masson-Wong (3-1) in the 135-pound championship co-main event of BFL 65.
This article first appeared at News – MMAWeekly.com
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