Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has left an indelible impression in the minds of not just mixed martial arts (MMA) fans but has inspired a new generation of girls to reach for the same lofty heights.
In response, UFC is now is recognizing her influence on current fighters and aspiring ones alike, with a new #RouseyRevolution campaign that aims to highlight the fight skills and talents of her fans worldwide.
She certainly has the confidence of UFC chairman and CEO, Lorenzo Fertitta, who said she's a crossover star who has started to attract interest from people who don't even watch the sport.
Not that she doesn't have her share of detractors who don't feel she is the ideal role model.
Nonetheless, before Rousey returns to defend her 135-pound belt against Holly Holm at UFC 193, which goes down on Nov. 14, 2015, the promotion will release four videos that display the incredible talents of girls who are already demonstrating "Rousey-like" skills.
The first was featured a few days ago (see it right here) showcasing the insane striking skills of Evnika Saadvakass. Next up is 12-year-old Sage Mortimer, a girl who has been wrestling (and destroying) boys as much as two years older than her for most of her life.
Compare how she stacks up against "Rowdy:"
Granted, Rousey uses a very different technique for throwing her opponents around, utilizing her world class judo skills rather than traditional wrestling.
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