Tonya Evinger

Outspoken mixed martial arts fighter Tonya Evinger made her MMA debut in 2006. Prior to joining the MMA circuit, Evinger wrestled for several years, both in the United States and Europe. She was the first ever three-time national women's wrestling high school champion and later attended Missouri Valley College on a wrestling scholarship.ProElite.com: Tonya Evinger Profile

In late November of 2008, pictures appeared on the Internet of Evinger partying with fellow mixed martial arts fighter Gina Carano. Although the two women are fully clothed in all the photos, none of which are overtly explicit or sexual, the party was dubbed a "lesbian party" by gossip columnists.The Inquisitr: Gina Carano Pics: The So-Called "Lesbian Party"... (November 28, 2008) In September of 2007, during a pre-match press conference, Evinger was quoted as saying: "I’d like to make out with Gina, but I am here to knock her out. Either way she wants it, though, is fine. with me."Five Ounces of Pain: ...Evinger wants to make out with Carano (September 14, 2007)

"I am confident but I am always worried before a fight that I will not execute my game plan... Seems the bell sounds, and I tend to forget everything and I just want fight."Five Ounces of Pain: ...Evinger wants to make out with Carano (September 14, 2007)

1. Mixed Martial Arts.com: Tonya Evinger Profile

2. ProElite.com: Tonya Evinger Profile

3. Sherdog Fightfinder: Tonya Evinger

4. The Inquisitr: The So-Called "Lesbian Party" With Tonya Evinger (November 28, 2008)

5. Five Ounces of Pain: EliteXC: Evinger wants to make out with Carano (September 14, 2007)

6. Five Ounces of Pain: Tonya Evinger News

7. YouTube Video: Tonya Evinger PreFight Interview (Time: 7:54)