I represented my country in the women’s “Duel” category at the HMB World Championship Battle of the Nations. I was a little bit nervous before the beginning of the fighting, as I felt great responsibility. But when the fight started, I felt fine, and even had a lot of fun!

However, the weather was very hot, and when the time of the last battle came, I was ready to strip down and take a swim in the ocean.

My hardest fight at the Championship was against Yana Zabolotnikova from Russia. Frankly speaking, I couldn’t do my best due to a number of reasons. I can’t wait to fight with Yana again next year at the Tattoo Cup, which will be held on February 22, 2015 in Hamilton, New Zealand.

Skye Burnie,
a female fighter of the National Team of Australia