The first time an all female match earn big-

time promotion was on August 15. Women only earned significant

representation due to the rise of Ronda Roussey.
Gina Carano and Cris 'Cyborg' were set to
fight each other, which was a large step forward in Ronda Roussey was the first female fighter to
the MMA sporting realm. However, there were still be accommodated for a bantamweight division. In her
stereotypical and sexes remarks made within the prime, as she continued to win fights, she became the
marketing scheme. highest-drawing athlete on the entire roster and
gained a lot of fame
For instance, the fight was publicized to
market Carano's natural beauty versus Cyborg's
1993
beastly athleticism and physique.
2011

Female representation in
fighting/wrestling before MMA 2012
2009
OR UFC

Men's MMA fights began getting Dana White, CEO of the most popular MMA
televised and the UFC was created. promotion company stated that he would never
allow female fighters to join the UFC family.

Female Representation in the MMA