UFC fighter Daria Zheleznyakova in an interview with said that the negative attitude towards women in martial arts is a thing of the past.
In June, 27-year-old Zheleznyakova signed a contract with the UFC. The Russian has eight victories and one loss in MMA.
– What do you think of the prejudice that martial arts are not for women?
– (After a pause). To be honest, this is a very deep question, which can be devoted to a whole huge interview. But to answer briefly… It’s in the past, everything comes from the patriarchal system. Now in the world everything is different, especially in women’s martial arts. Including in Russia.
“And how often do you encounter such comments directed at you?”
” I’m not paying attention. It’s just that if they write like that, then the person has nothing to say. Although there are people who ask why I’m in martial arts and not in the modeling business (laughs). A person has the right to decide what to do. There are many disadvantages and nuances in the modeling business, it is not suitable for everyone. It’s easier to judge from the outside, but the world is a little different.
– So you see yourself exclusively in martial arts?
– No. Yes, the next five years are battles. But I also see myself in other areas. I don’t want to dwell on MMA, but I don’t want to talk about my thoughts and reasoning either. My career won’t end in MMA – it’s 100%.
– What is your goal for the next chapter of your life, which is called “UFC”?
– You need competent preparation, and I want to approach the fight for the belt. And not only to participate in a fight for the title, but also to become champion. Yes, each fighter fights for their own reasons. Someone has exclusively sporting ambitions, while someone has finances and fame, Zheleznyakova told .
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