: 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.
: Her works include the holiday-themed novella "Krampus in Kaua'i" and the emotional second-chance romance "The Ex I Couldn't Forget" (co-authored or listed as Ava Knight Vane). 3. Academic & Student Spotlights