Kathy Long

For other people with a similar name, see Cathy Long (disambiguation).
Kathy Long

Kathy Long in 2012
Born (1964-04-21) April 21, 1964
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Other names The Punisher, Queen of Mean, Princess of Pain
Residence Los Angeles, California
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Style Kickboxing
Fighting out of Los Angeles, California
Team Millennia MMA
Rank      8th dan Black belt in Kung Fu San Soo
     1st dan Black belt in Aikido
Kickboxing record
Total 19
Wins 18
Losses 1
Mixed martial arts record
Total 2
Wins 2
By decision 2
Losses 0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kathy Long (born April 21, 1964) is an American retired five time world kickboxing champion and mixed martial arts fighter.[1][2]

Early life

Long was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and was raised in Sunny Mead, California. Later, she moved to Bakersfield where she trained in martial arts under Eric Nolan, who was her manager and trainer throughout her kickboxing career.

Career

Long is a practitioner of the martial arts. She began her training in the Japanese art of Aikido, eventually earning a black belt in the system. Long would go on to earn a black belt in Chinese Kung Fu San Soo, eventually reaching the level of master in the style. She would train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with the Machado family, as well as in Jeet Kune Do, Tae Kwon Do, Kali, and Wing Chun Kung Fu.[3]

Long has appeared in numerous movies, and was Michelle Pfeiffer's stunt double in Batman Returns.[3]

In the 1990s, Long was inducted into several sports halls of fame. These would include the Bob Elias' Sports Hall of Fame, Inside Kung Fu Hall of Fame ("Female of the Year"), and the Black Belt Magazine Black Belt Hall of Fame (1991 "Women of the Year"). She has appeared on the cover of 35 magazines.[4] Between 1994 and 1998, Long authored a monthly column in Black Belt Magazine.[3]

Long became a professional kickboxer, and one of the top female fighters in the sport's history. She compiled an 18-1 record, winning five world titles in the process, and earning several nicknames including the "Queen of Mean", "Princess of Pain", and "The Punisher".[4]

Some of her ring career highlights include wins over Ramona Gatto, Bonnie Canino, Japanese star Kyoko "Kamikaze" Miyazaki, French champion Dani Rocard, Canadian champion Nora Daigle and two defeats over Denise Taylor. Her only loss as a professional kickboxer came in a Muay Thai match with Britain's Lisa Howarth at Pickett's Lock near London in February 1990.[4][5][6]

Long provided commentary at the first Ultimate Fighting Championship event.[7] On August 15, 2009, almost 16 years after she provided commentary for the very first Ultimate Fighting Championship, Long made her MMA debut defeating fighter Avery Vilche by decision at "Call to Arms" promotions Called Out event in Ontario, California.

In preparation for her debut Long trained with Betiss Mansouri and Romie Aram at Millennia MMA, Gokor Chivichyan and Gene LeBell at the Hayastan Academy, Ahmad Reese and Lisa Twight of Gym Jones, Javier Vazquez at Universal Martial Arts Center, and with Muay Thai and strength conditioning coach Maria Morales.[8]

On August 22, 2015, after a 6 year hiatus from MMA, Long returned to MMA competition at age 51. She fought under the Ascension Muay Thai and Kickboxing promotion in Tijuana, Mexico against Mexican fighter Mixia Medina and won the fight by decision. She is now (2-0).

Long currently teaches at Tapout in Los Angeles.

Personal life

Long currently lives in Los Angeles.[1]

Titles and honors

Hall of Fames

Titles

MMA record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 2-0 Mexico Mixia Medina Decision (unanimous) Ascension Muay Thai and Kickboxing August 22, 2015 3 3:00 Tijuana, Baha California, Mexico
Win 1-0 United States Avery Vilche Decision (unanimous) Called Out MMA 1 August 15, 2009 3 3:00 Ontario, California, United States

Filmography

Actor

Stunts

References

  1. 1 2 USA Dojo >> Kathy Long Biography URL accessed on October 7, 2010.
  2. ↑ "MOVIES The Next Action Hero? Kathy Long is a champion kickboxer whose movie moves remind some of Norris and Van Damme". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
  3. 1 2 3 Long, Kathy (2000). "Beyond Technique". Black Belt 38 (10): 120–122.
  4. 1 2 3 "Kathy Long Profile". International Kickboxing Federation. Retrieved October 7, 2010.
  5. ↑ Kathy Long vs Lisa Howarth Part One Accessed on October 7, 2010.
  6. ↑ Kathy Long vs Lisa Howarth Part Two URL accessed on October 7, 2010.
  7. ↑ Gentry, III, Clyde (2005). No Holds Barred: Ultimate Fighting and the Martial Arts Revolution. Milo Books. ISBN 978-1-903854-30-3.
  8. ↑ Convicted Artist >> Kathy Long Profile URL accessed on October 7, 2010

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