Ronda Rousey is all set to defend her UFC Women’s bantamweight title this coming Saturday against challenger Holly Holm when UFC 193 takes place at the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.
The event is expected to draw in huge crowds, but a current issue on violence could hinder the younger generation from seeing the undefeated women’s champion.
Apparently, Australia politicians and child protection groups have aired concerns on how viewing live fights could spur up issues that would have effects on the younger audience who end up watching the UFC event.
As we speak, the Australian government is reportedly considering a move to potentially bar youngsters from watching the event while child support groups believe that such could lead to child abuse.
While UFC events do showcase a certain degree of physicality, the fact remains that there is a reason why it is called martial arts. Apparently this is one angle that detractors have failed to consider though even if something were to be passed, such is not expected to hinder the record turnout expected to be on hand.
As far as Rousey is concerned, she does not agree with the notion that the UFC is violent.
“I don’t believe it is violent at all,” Rousey told Channel 7 News. “I believe it is called martial arts for a reason. It is an art.
It remains to be seen if Rousey’s claims would stand out but seeing the stance of the said groups on their views of MMA fighting, such is hardly expected to make an impact and convince them otherwise.
Critics believe that the detractors’ views have changed compared to the time when Rousey was starting her climb to fame.
It will be recalled that Rousey made her mark when she copped the bronze medal for the United States in Judo during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The magnitude and setting may be different but as far as Rousey is concerned, the both instances are hardly different.
Rousey further points out that the reason behind why detractors are thinking such is more on the graphics and injuries seen from UFC competition.
As far as injuries are concerned, such is nothing new in competitive sports. If so, would it mean that boxing is violent too?
Whatever happens, Rousey is simply voicing out her take on the whole violence issue but the show will still go on with or without the negativity from the Australian government and child support groups.
Rousey is an unsurprising favorite over Holm this weekend as she tries to keep her immaculate state at UFC 193.
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