Kate Upton is on Her Way to Becoming an MMA Fighter and That's Amazing

Kate Upton is broadening her horizons with a new athletic challenge.
Kate Upton is broadening her horizons with a new athletic challenge. / Bob Levey/Getty Images

Kate Upton made her name as a model and has entered the realm of sports by marrying Justin Verlander and being a frequent voice on Twitter when it comes to all things Houston Astros.

She could probably beat you up if you have a problem with what she says, too, based on her latest athletic achievement.

Upton picked up her first belt in jiu-jitsu recently. That is one more belt than most people will ever earn in any martial art.

The model, actress, and now martial artist, has carved out a nice career for herself at only 27 years old. Maybe she will stick with jiu-jitsu for years and become even more of a Renaissance woman.

There are plenty of trolls on social media who will try to demean Upton no matter what she does. That is why the jiu-jitsu training is so unique, and

No one is going to try to mess with her in person, unless they are truly insane.