FURY FC strawweight prospect Andrea "Piggy" Amaro (6-2) shares her inspiring journey as a professional MMA fighter and Lupus advocate. She reflects on her childhood struggles and how they shaped her resilience and discipline, ultimately leading to her success in the sport, details becoming the only female Jiu-Jitsu black belt in El Paso, Texas, her battle with Lupus, training with UFC champion Valentina Shevchenko, the importance of mentorship, giving back to her community, and connecting with others facing similar challenges.

Connect with Andrea on Instagram and TikTok: @dreavirginiamma_

TIMESTAMPS:

Life Lessons through MMA: 01:18  

How Life Experience Pushed Her to Solo Sports: 4:11  

Living and Fighting with Lupus: 7:10  

Andrea’s Advocacy for Lupus Awareness: 00:11:26  

If Her Life Was A Three Round War: 13:15  

Weirdest Corner Advice She’s Received Mid-Fight: 16:15  

Becoming El Paso’s Only Female BJJ Black Belt: 17:51  

Training with Valentina Shevchenko: 23:38  

Upcoming Fight News & Shouting Out Sponsors: 26:29  

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