Ali (6): Ronda was making great headway for women in sports; she is loved by many, but also disliked by just as many people.  What makes Ronda Rousey so popular? Even though she was unsportsmanlike prior to her match and was defeated by Holly Holms, she still retains her fame.

Ronda Rousey does not touch gloves with Holm.

— Bleacher Report MMA (@BR_MMA) November 15, 2015

The media about the fight is all about Ronda’s reaction to the fight and what will be next for her. There is very little media coverage about Holly Holm compared to Rousey’s.

Ronda Rousey is well known for her spicy attitude and her refusal to join mainstream feminism. Ronda has a different stance on women equality in sports. She does not feel that women just deserve equality, such as equal pay, but feels that they should earn it. People seem to love that Ronda is not afraid to speak her mind about others and her pitbull persona. Ronda Rousey is well aware that there are people that do not like her, but its how she handles it that makes her more popular. She does not care for people to like her but to have people care for what she is doing.  This is a major reason why she has been so successful and has gained so much attention in what is considered a male dominated sport.

Holly Holm’s seems to have a bit of a softer side. Her nickname “the preachers daughter” explains a lot about the passionate and grateful personality she has. Although Holm’s is gaining attention in the media, there is not much of a chance that she will take draw as much attention to the MMA as Rousey did.

Ronda Rousey’s upset of her title is continuing to make headlines. Although she is well known for her harsh attitude, there are many supporters that were unlikely to stand up for her such as Floyd Mayweather. Ronda Rousey has made name for herself and is not afraid stand by it. The love that Ronda receives from her fans comes from her lack of giving up even when she has been knocked down.