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What was the initial reason for the author's skepticism about women fighting in the UFC?
What was the initial reason for the author's skepticism about women fighting in the UFC?
- A general belief that women were not tough enough for professional fighting.
- Feedback from UFC fans expressing a lack of interest in women's MMA.
- Concerns about the UFC's ability to fairly promote women's fights.
- A past experience of witnessing a severely mismatched and brutal women's fight. (correct)
How did the author's perception of women in the UFC change, and who was responsible for this shift?
How did the author's perception of women in the UFC change, and who was responsible for this shift?
- The author remained skeptical until the UFC implemented specific rules for female fighters; no single person changed the author's view.
- The author's perception shifted upon meeting Ronda Rousey, who convinced the author of women's potential in the UFC. (correct)
- The author experienced a change after the UFC started promoting women's fights, influenced by Ronda Rousey's entry into the sport.
- The author's perception changed immediately after seeing several women compete in local shows.
When the author was interviewed by TMZ, what was the author's stance on women fighting in the UFC?
When the author was interviewed by TMZ, what was the author's stance on women fighting in the UFC?
- The author expressed optimism about the future of women in the UFC.
- The author declined to comment on the issue.
- The author suggested that women should first compete in other leagues.
- The author predicted that women would 'never' fight in the UFC. (correct)
What detail does the author share to illustrate the perceived mismatch in the women's fight witnessed in Northern California?
What detail does the author share to illustrate the perceived mismatch in the women's fight witnessed in Northern California?
What prompted Ronda Rousey to approach the author in Las Vegas?
What prompted Ronda Rousey to approach the author in Las Vegas?
How does the author describe the fight that influenced their initial skepticism about women in the UFC?
How does the author describe the fight that influenced their initial skepticism about women in the UFC?
Why might the author's initial interview with TMZ be considered ironic in hindsight?
Why might the author's initial interview with TMZ be considered ironic in hindsight?
What previous exposure did the author have to Ronda Rousey before their meeting in Las Vegas?
What previous exposure did the author have to Ronda Rousey before their meeting in Las Vegas?
What can be inferred about the author's role or position based on the excerpt?
What can be inferred about the author's role or position based on the excerpt?
What is the significance of Ronda Rousey's statement, 'I'm gonna fight for...' to the author?
What is the significance of Ronda Rousey's statement, 'I'm gonna fight for...' to the author?
How does the author use the comparison to 'five Tae Bo classes' to emphasize the disparity in the Northern California fight?
How does the author use the comparison to 'five Tae Bo classes' to emphasize the disparity in the Northern California fight?
How did Ronda Rousey's emergence challenge the author's previously held beliefs about women's roles and capabilities in professional fighting leagues such as the UFC?
How did Ronda Rousey's emergence challenge the author's previously held beliefs about women's roles and capabilities in professional fighting leagues such as the UFC?
In the scenario described, what does Ronda Rousey's proactive approach in introducing herself to the author suggest about her personality and career ambitions?
In the scenario described, what does Ronda Rousey's proactive approach in introducing herself to the author suggest about her personality and career ambitions?
Why might the author's initial reluctance to support women in the UFC be seen as a reflection of broader societal attitudes towards gender roles in sports at the time?
Why might the author's initial reluctance to support women in the UFC be seen as a reflection of broader societal attitudes towards gender roles in sports at the time?
In what ways did Ronda Rousey's impact on the UFC subsequently challenge traditional notions regarding athleticism and competitiveness?
In what ways did Ronda Rousey's impact on the UFC subsequently challenge traditional notions regarding athleticism and competitiveness?
How did the author's background prior to meeting Ronda Rousey potentially influence their initial skepticism towards women in the UFC?
How did the author's background prior to meeting Ronda Rousey potentially influence their initial skepticism towards women in the UFC?
What underlying message regarding the importance of challenging preconceived notions and biases does the narrative convey?
What underlying message regarding the importance of challenging preconceived notions and biases does the narrative convey?
How did the author's perspective shift after observing the dynamics between fighters in local Northern California shows?
How did the author's perspective shift after observing the dynamics between fighters in local Northern California shows?
The author's initial impression of women fighters was partly based on:
The author's initial impression of women fighters was partly based on:
How did interaction between Ronda Rousey and the author help to change the author's views?
How did interaction between Ronda Rousey and the author help to change the author's views?
Flashcards
Who is Ronda Rousey?
Who is Ronda Rousey?
First woman to sign with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Who is Dana White?
Who is Dana White?
President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) at the time Ronda Rousey signed with them.
Study Notes
- In 2011, while in Los Angeles, the author was asked by TMZ about women fighting in the UFC and responded, "Never."
- The author didn't oppose women fighting professionally, but a previous mismatch in a local Northern California show made them hesitant about women in the UFC.
- The fight involved a skilled woman fighter against someone who seemed inexperienced, resulting in a one-sided beating.
- Months after the TMZ interview, Ronda Rousey introduced herself to the author at a show in Las Vegas.
- The author had heard of Ronda and knew she was considered a good female fighter.
- Ronda told the author that she was going to fight for... (the sentence is incomplete in the provided text).
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