He had shed his shirt and pants and told her he was going to cut her.

I thought to myself, ifs hes going to cut, then Im going to kick, she said.

The intruder struck her on the cheek and forehead before switching tactics and heading for the kitchen.

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He told Perkins that he was awfully hungry, she said.

He left behind a knife, shirt, shoes and a water bottle containing alcohol, she said.

So many things to love about this story.

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Along with Gertrude, Edith, Beatrice, Mildred and Ruth.

Just eternally 87 year old lady names.

Absolutely perfect that’s her name.

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The term “sweet little old lady” really did shine through here.

She could see his actions were a result of being in a bad spot and just needed a meal.

Rotary phone … just perfect.

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Wouldn’t want it any other way.

And lastly, the big one … her being an absolute bad ass.

Getting cut up and still being able to subdue this guy?

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Sign her up for Rough and Rowdy already.

I would make her the champ of anyone in the 87 year old division.

The only problem is trying to figure out her nickname for the intros.

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“Mad Marjorie” … “Granny Says Knock You Out” … we’ll workshop that.

In the mean time… check out some of the great fights we have for this Friday night.

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