“It's definitely a lifestyle,” she laughs. “It's what I enjoy doing, so why not do it?”
On January 16, Moras will be halfway around the world on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, where she will step into the Octagon for the ninth time to face Brazil’s Vanessa Melo. That’s an accomplishment in itself for the British Columbia native, who will make it seven years on the UFC roster in July. And while she’s not where she wants to be yet, that keeps her motivated to push forward.
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“I've always worked hard, but I'm still trying to figure it all out,” she said.