Jeslen Mishelle is back — and she’s coming into 2026 with a totally different mindset.
After an entertaining first appearance that showcased equal parts toughness and personality, Mishelle returns to the Power Slap stage on March 6 to face Isabel, a first-time competitor entering the league with MMA experience and international roots.
Mishelle doesn’t know much about her opponent yet — but she knows exactly what she wants to do.
“They can expect me to win.”
A Fresh Start in 2026: “Last Year Was Rough”
Mishelle didn’t sugarcoat it: the past year wasn’t her best.
But she views this matchup as a reset — and says she’s already starting off stronger.
“Last year was rough and this is a new year… it’s already starting off better.”
She also clarified something important about how she carries herself: she’s not chasing a fake persona.
“I’m just real… honest.”
What Changed Since Her Last Fight?
The biggest difference this time is preparation.
Mishelle admitted she didn’t do enough specific Power Slap training before her first bout — and she’s correcting that now.
Her key upgrades:
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Actually practicing slapping before fight night
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Improving accuracy and placement to avoid mistakes and DQs
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Getting stronger without adding excess mass
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Leaning out (dropping fat, staying within her weight limit)
“I don’t want to miss any location of the proper placement… the power is there.”
Training Through Injury: The Sprained Ankle Factor
Mishelle is still healing from a sprained ankle suffered in December, which has limited certain training — especially running and full mobility work.
And she believes some pro wrestling appearances may have aggravated it further.
But she’s still training daily in her own way, and she doesn’t seem worried about being physically ready by March 6.
Yes, Jeslen Mishelle Did Pro Wrestling — Including WWE Work
One of the biggest surprises in the interview? Mishelle’s entertainment resume.
She revealed:
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Her ring name: Desi Dorada
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A WWE tryout in 2017
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Extra work on SmackDown and Raw
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Independent wrestling experience involving stunts and crowd work
She described pro wrestling as mentally harder than MMA in some ways — because you’re not just fighting, you’re performing.
And that matters in Power Slap.
Sport or Entertainment? Jeslen Says Power Slap Lives in Both
Mishelle made an interesting point: Power Slap demands athleticism, but the short match format pushes it into entertainment territory too.
“Your matches are so short… you gotta let them know who you are in a short amount of time.”
She sees Power Slap as part of the same “umbrella” as MMA and pro wrestling — but believes it gives her more space to express herself than MMA did.
Fighting an Unknown Opponent: How She Approaches Isabel
Mishelle admitted she hasn’t studied Isabel yet.
She’s used to coaches handling tape study in MMA — but in Power Slap, she’s not relying on that structure.
She will check her opponent soon, but she also believes Power Slap defense is largely universal.
Still, she identified one major adjustment she’ll use in this fight:
Using the podium to stop the “instinctive pullback”
In her last match, she felt her body naturally recoil from impact — like in a real fight — and it was interpreted as a stumble.
This time, she plans to anchor herself more intentionally.
“I’m gonna utilize that podium to rest my belly against… my body wanted to move back.”
Why Women’s Power Slap Needs Bigger Weight Classes
Mishelle also spoke bluntly about women’s weight classes in combat sports — and why Power Slap is different.
She believes there are plenty of bigger women capable of competing, but promotions often refuse to offer divisions above featherweight.
And in her view, heavier divisions in Power Slap could change the knockout narrative.
“The bigger women can be capable of that for sure.”
Native American Roots and Giving Back
Mishelle explained the meaning behind her dreamcatcher tattoo: it’s connected to her Native identity and her work back home.
Since stepping away from MMA, she’s been running:
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Grappling workshops for youth
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Women’s wellness and self-defense seminars
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Retreat-style coaching using breathing and visualization
To her, it’s about passing on what combat sports gave her — confidence, control, and self-protection.
What Fans Can Expect on March 6
Mishelle didn’t overcomplicate it.
When asked what fans should expect:
“They can expect me to win.”
And she made another promise too:
“I certainly won’t get knocked out.”
She says the goal is a knockout — but she needs to see what Isabel brings first.
The Bottom Line
Jeslen Mishelle is returning with:
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Better Power Slap-specific preparation
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A stronger focus on accuracy and positioning
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A real entertainer’s comfort on stage
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A calm, seasoned mentality from years in MMA and wrestling
She isn’t chasing identity through the sport.
She’s chasing the moment — and the win.
March 6. New opponent. New year. Same message: Jeslen isn’t coming back to lose.