Bec Hyatt

Bec "Rowdy" Hyatt (born 11 February 1989) is an Australian Mixed Martial Artist.

Early life
Hyatt was born and raised in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia and is the youngest of four children. Growing up and participating regularly in sports such as Basketball, Gymnastics and Athletics, a strong competitive drive and the willingness to fight drew her towards combat sports such as Kickboxing and Mixed Martial Arts.

Mixed Martial Arts
Hyatt's martial arts journey began at age 20. She originally began training in Kickboxing, but upon meeting her now husband, a professional MMA fighter, she made the switch to Mixed Martial Arts, frequently training in Freestyle Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. One of the very few female MMA fighters in Australia, Hyatt moved her entire life to Brisbane, Queensland in 2011 to further develop her skill set and gain more opportunities. She is known for her aggressive fighting style and attitude.

Hyatt made her professional MMA debut on 15 October 2011 against the undefeated Rhiannon "Tornado" Thompson in her home state of Tasmania, Australia. This was only the second time a female MMA fight had taken place in the state and despite the bout being two weight classes above her suited weight category, Hyatt agreed to fight due to a lack of fight opportunities before the end of the year. The fight itself was fast and furious from the outset and was unanimously voted fight of the night by fans and the promotion alike, along with gaining mass exposure and popualirty on the Internet and within the Australian MMA scene. Thompson won the fight via head kick in the first round and due to the fights popularity and competitiveness, a rematch between the two has been requested by several promotions, with Thompson declining the match up.

Days after her debut loss, Hyatt was focused on competing again as soon as possible and scheduled a bout for three weeks later. However, unbeknown to her, she had been placed on a precautionary medical suspension due to her knockout loss and the bout was cancelled. Her next fight occurred on 18 February 2012 in Canberra, Australia against experienced Muay Thai fighter Sarah "The Machine" Morrison. This was the first time a female MMA bout had occurred in the nation's capital and was well received by public and press alike. Just as Hyatt's first fight, the bout was largely action packed, with a mixture of Boxing, Muay Thai and Grappling displayed throughout. Hyatt won via armbar in the second round and again, fight of the night honours were being discussed by those in attendance.

Hyatt's next bout is scheduled for 14 April in Melbourne, Australia against Daniela Marjanovic on the Australian Fighting Championships 3 card.

Personal life
Bec is a mother of two children and her husband is also a professional MMA fighter in Australia.

Her nickname amongst friends is "Rowdy". It is also her fight name, despite it also being the fight name of Ronda Rousey.