Adventures in living a healthy, juicy life
by Cheryl Ragsdale
Chris Leban, UFC Fighter and female fight fan
When I first started watching mixed martial arts fights or cage-fighting as it’s also known, I didn’t know many people who enjoyed the sport as much as me.
Meeting a woman who knew what the initials UFC stood for was really unusual. In the last two years, I’m delighted to say that I’ve found my tribe on facebook, twitter and through my martial arts school.
I realize people have strong opinions about this style of fighting. I didn’t realize people have negative opinions about women who follow the sport!
Let’s see what one man thinks of female fight fans. Greg Miles from Bloomberg TV is seen here interviewing Dana White, UFC President about a potential sale of a portion of his company.
That piece of news is interesting enough. What was more interesting to me was the casual dismissal of female fight fans by Greg after Dana has just explained that women make up 35-40% of his fan base. Take a look!
Reminder of the back story from this video
“If you’re a guy, you don’t want to go out on dates with these women (who watch UFC), right? Greg Miles, Financial Reporter, Bloomberg TV
“The girls who watch UFC are hot… you, actually, do want to go out on dates with these girls.” Dana White’s response to Greg Miles from Bloomberg TV
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Obviously, Greg doesn’t have a clue about us female UFC fans. First of all, what did he expect Dana White, UFC President, to say about the people who make up 35-40% of his fan base?
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That’s the original back story for why I made the following video called
“Actually, You Do Want to Date These Girls”.
I put the word out to female fight fans to send in their favorite photos featuring a female fan standing next to a UFC (or WEC) fighter. I received nearly 200 photos within a few days! Guess the girls had something to say to Mr. Miles. Check it out!
Evidence to support Dana White’s answer to an interviewer asking about UFC female fight fans. “They’re hot!”
Reflections Remix by Ocean freemusicarchive.org
video of fellas of flomac courtesy of florianmartialartscenter.com
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Photo Credit: Most of the photos were collected on AnneLori’s facebook group page called “Fight Clique”. If you would like to submit photos for the next installment, please upload them into the Fight Clique Group Album or send them to me mmafemalefans@thatgirlisfunny.com
Next installment? Listen, I’ve got over a hundred women asking me, “Hey Cheryl, where’s my photo?”
Of course, we have to do another one.
One more thing, we’re looking for a female fight fan theme song if anyone would like to write one for us.
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We all fall into the same trap that Greg Miles fell into with his mistaken assumption about what female fight fans look like or act like. Sometimes, we speak carelessly and don’t realize that we might be insulting someone. Other people’s opinions often stop us from exploring or trying out new things because we don’t want to be laughed at or punished.
What are you hesitating to try because you think you’ll get feedback or disagreement or lack of support from the people in your life? Don’t get stopped by other people’s words. Take a risk! Try something new, edgy and a little bit out of your comfort zone.
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What new risks will you take to make this your best year yet?
How are you staying young – from the inside out?
Please leave comments! We love to hear from you. Share your thoughts!
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Reminder of the back story
“If you’re a guy, you don’t want to go out on dates with these women (who watch UFC), right? Greg Miles, Financial Reporter, Bloomberg TV
“The girls who watch UFC are hot… you, actually, do want to go out on dates with these girls.” Dana White’s response to Greg Miles from Bloomberg TV
Obviously, Greg doesn’t have a clue about us female UFC fans. First of all, what did he expect Dana White, UFC President, to say about the people who make up 35-40% (as stated in a Bloomberg TV video of Dana White speaking with interviewer, Greg Miles) of his fan base?
That’s the original back story for why I made the following video called “Actually, You Do Want to Date These Girls”. In reaction to the comments made in the Greg Miles, Bloomberg TV video about the UFC female fan base.
I put the word out to female fight fans to send in their favorite photos featuring a female fan standing next to a UFC (or WEC) fighter. I received nearly 200 photos within a few days. Guess the girls had something to say to Mr. Miles. Take a look!
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Cheryl Ragsdale is passionate about MMA. Keep up with her MMA chat here on SportsChatPlace.com or follow her mad Adventures in Living a Healthy, Juicy Life on ThatGirlisFunny.com or twitter.com/thatgirlisfunny
If you would like to submit a guest post on the subject of mixed martial arts, please forward it to Cheryl Ragsdale at mmafemalefans at thatgirlisfunny.com
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I can understand the mentality that would make someone not want to date UFC chicks. UFC is a manly sport and guys don’t like masculine girls. But I don’t think that way. I think its awesome to be able to talk to girls about something as cool as UFC.
A male friend took me to see a UFC fight – absolutely not my thing but the women hanging around there were really hot so I have to say I agree with this. I wonder why that is, you’d expect gorgeous women to steer clear of such violence. Maybe they’re attracted to strong men.
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Hi Ruby,
We’re attracted to strong, handsome, healthy men. Aren’t you? Lol! We just happen to enjoy watching men and women practice the art of fighting. To each his own!
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They are pretty hot, you just take the risk of them getting their nose broken and messing up their pretty faces.
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Mike,
Are you talking about women fans getting their noses broken? In the stands or in the octagon? Lol! These are photos of fans, not female fighters
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Hahaha this is really nice!!!
Funny Post, and Dude! WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR TEETH? hahahaha
He need E.L.F. Cosmetics…
And you tight ass tuesdays if funny, off to the gymto get my “Tight Ass”
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Hey Darkman,
Hope you had a good work out.
Chris Leban is wearing his mouthpiece that’s why his teeth look like that. He’d probably like E.L.F. cosmetics. He’s bound to find something to match his colorful hair.
Were is my pictures! I have a few with Fighters tooo! Randy Couture, Thiago Silva, Evan Dunham….
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Hi Trista,
Did you send them to me or did you put them in the Fight Clique facebook album? Don’t fret! I’m doing a second video after the next UFC on Feb 6th. Send them to me again or let me know which ones are yours in the group album. OK?
Sweet…I saw a couple of pics of my friend in there….Very Nice!
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Hi Laura,
It was fun seeing everyone’s treasured photos. Maybe next time, we’ll see you!
Terrific post, Cheryl!
Greg Miles doesn’t listen very well, does he? Amazed to hear the $$$ numbers they were estimating the UFC to be currently valued at…300 million to 1 billion $$$$$ Yikes!
Pretty nice ROI for $2 million.
Thanks for the post!
Fred
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Hey Fred,
Nice to see you! Dana White and company have done a fabulous job growing this sport. You and I both know how hard fighters work to master their sport and to keep themselves healthy and strong. They’re fun to watch and fun to support – win or lose!
That’s awesome! I saw some pics of myself with some great fighters on there! I also want to mention that I’m not only a fan but a fighter myself. I hope someday the UFC will grow enough to have females fighting too!
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Hi Glena,
Me too! Thank you for visiting and leaving a comment. And thank for generously sharing your treasured photo images.
I would love to interview you. I am very interested in forwarding the movement towards getting women to fight in the UFC. Dana will get used to the idea…especially if we keep talking about it. I think it’s called nagging. lol! I’ll contact you so we can set up a time to talk!