MMA is creeping its way into the Australian mainstream media with the massive UFC 193 card going down in Melbourne this weekend.
Although the Aussie’s have hosted a number of UFC events before, they’ve never quite experienced a card with as much hype as the upcoming event headlined by Ronda Rousey vs Holly Holm.
Cards as gigantic as UFC 193 attract a lot of attention, which means that they also bring out the sport’s detractors. A prime example is Australian doctor Phil West, who came out with an outrageous claim to Aussie radio station 3aw on Tuesday linking the sport to potential child abuse.
“It’s brutal and savage. It’s potentially facilitating a form of child abuse within the state’s own legislation, which is emotional harm.”
UFC 193’s star Rousey was quick to respond to Dr West’s criticisms. She gave a classy and composed response to News 7Â on Thursday.
“I don’t believe it’s violent at all. I think it’s called martial arts for a reason, it’s an art. It might look a little graphic, it doesn’t actually mean it’s that dangerous. Most of the injuries in the sport are actually cosmetic.”
