Professional mixed martial arts fighter Nyrene Crowley has travelled Asia in pursuit of her fighting dream and has now returned home to NZ to promote the sport and encourage more women in Aotearoa to take up MMA.

How does one travel abroad for 3 years without family by her side? What toll does it take on an athlete's mental health? Crowley found it tough but was comforted with the support of WWE sister Dakota Kai (Cheree Crowley) who is based in Florida.