#andSTILL, Rowdy Ronda Rousey Holds the Belt

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If you didn’t manage to catch UFC 190 with Ronda Rousey completely knocking Bethe Correia the f*ck out in 34 seconds, I’m here to help you. Let’s start with a recap.

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The Brazilian Bethe Correia came into this fight with nine wins, no losses.

The reason why there was so much hype surrounding this fight was Correia’s way of letting Rousey know she wasn’t scared of her.

She sh*t talked Rousey the whole time, getting absolutely out of control at the weigh in and even added a “I hope you don’t kill yourself when I beat you” to Rousey.

For those of you who don’t know, Ronda’s father unfortunately took his own life. Once Correia said that, Rousey took this fight more personal. OBVIOUSLY.

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She wanted to “beat (Bethe Correia) in the most embarrassingly way possible, in her hometown.” Which is exactly what the queen of the cage did. Obliterate Correia in just 34 seconds in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. *Evil laugh*

All the fights leading up to the main event seemed to have had Brazilians, which is not uncommon in the UFC. But, all the Brazilians who entered the octagon that night had the crowd on their side. Until, Rowdy Ronda Rousey took the Octagon, walking out to “Bad Reputation” by Joan Jett. The whole arena erupted for Rousey.

Looks like Correia got beat before she got beat. At least in my book.

Money talks, and bullish*t walks.

– Carly

Why Playing In the Lingerie Football League Would Actually be Awesome

Ya girl loves her some football.

I love fall. I love tailgating. I love drinking spiked hot chocolate. I love cheering loudly as my team scores touchdown after touchdown (still crushing on you, Russell!)

Like many of the girls here at TCD, in high school, I was a cheerleader so that I could be closer to the field, thus closer to the action. I’m just ’bout that action, boss.

I love getting together with the guys, grabbing a few beers (for each hand, duh) and crowding around the TV to watch a good game. When the boys are tossing the ball around, I love showing off. No one ever believes me when I say I can throw a perfect spiral. Now I’m no Connor Halliday or Russell Wilson (hello, cuties!), but for a girl, let’s just say I’m not too shabby. (I’m sure I could do it in 6-inch heels too. Don’t believe me? Well I’m still not afraid of a challenge…)

Basically, I can hang with the boys and I’m not sorry about it. But back to my point.

Who says girls can’t play football anyways? I get that football is a man’s sport, I do. There are some things men can do that women just shouldn’t, and vice versa. Football might just be one of them.

Unless there’s a way for these women to be objectified, i.e. running around minimally clothed? Hmm? Well, unless you’ve been living under a rock (or you don’t like big boobs or half naked girls running around, tackling each other), you are well aware of the women’s Lingerie Football League. Because, duh…

Well ladies, while your own opinions may not match mine, I think playing in this league would be totally KICK-ASS!

And I think most guys would agree with me when I say there is nothing lady-like about running around minimally clothed, but how much fun does it sound to tackle other girls? Take a big running start and just dive?

What? No? Just me? Oops..

One of the upsides would definitely be your fighting chance when the boys are picking teams for a quick pick up game at the beach or for the annual Turkey Bowl. Anyone looking for a quarterback? My accuracy would blow you away…

Judging by the rules, this game sounds like a lot of fun. Who knows, maybe you’ll see me out on the field next season! 😉 The next football game is this Saturday, August 1st in none other than the beautiful Pacific Northwest, in Kent, Washington! The Seattle Mist is playing the Las Vegas SIN. Buy your tickets here.

And while I won’t be on the field just yet, maybe you’ll see me there! Wait, does anybody actually want to go to this with me? I might need to scope out my competition here…

– Alexa

Who Run The World? GIRLS. – 10 Hottest, Bad Ass Female Athletes

In the wise words of Beyonce, “Who run the world?! GIRLS!”

Well, these girls are running the world- the sports world that is. They are hot and good at what they do. I mean, what more could a guy want? Take a look at the top 10 hottest, bad ass female athletes according to TCD!

10. Serena Williams

The GOAT of women’s tennis. Williams is a GOD in the tennis world. I’m surprised she doesn’t have a shrine at Wimbledon yet. Or you know a graveyard for all her opponents. She is ranked number one in women’s singles and is the champion for the Australian Open, US Open, French Open and WTA Tour Championships. She has more wins than the amount of times Kanye looks at himself in the mirror a day. DAYUM. There is no doubt that Serena Williams is the greatest female tennis player of all time. Oh did we mention she has a twin sister? But you already knew that 😉 We rock with you girl! And your sis!

9. Antonija Misura

Misura is a Croatian basketball player from Yugoslavia. She is a point guard and a shooting guard. She has played for the national team in the 2009 Mediterranean Games, EuroBasket Women 2011 and the 2012 Olympics.

8. Skylar Diggins

Model Behavior! Diggins is a WNBA player for the Tulsa Shock and a model. She was drafted in the first round in the 2013 draft after a stellar career at Notre Dame. Diggins is the Irish’s all-time leading scorer with 2,357 points. In 2014, she won the WNBA Most Improved Player and was a WNBA All-Star. You can also catch her in Sports Illustrated.

7. Gina Carano

Carano is an MMA fighter from Dallas, TX. She is also an actress and fitness model. Carano was ranked the third best fighter in the world and was featured in Maxim and ESPN The Magazine. Carano was “Crush” on the TV hit American Gladiators.

Spoiler Alert: You might be seeing her as Elektra in the Daredevil series!

6. Lolo Jones

Jones is an American track and field athlete who ran the 60 and 100 meter hurdles. She is one of the few athletes that has competed in both the Winter and Summer Olympic games. She holds the American record for the 60 meter hurdles with a time of 7.72 seconds. She is coming off shoulder surgery, but looks to be back at the 2016 games.

5. Silje Norendal

This Norwegian snowboarder is straight up melting the snow with her fire. She competes in the halfpipe, slopestyle and boarder cross and let’s just say her trophy case is pretty solid. She won a gold medal at the Winter X Games Europe in Tignes in 2013 and won a gold medal at the Winter X Games in Aspen in 2014. She added another gold medal this past January when she came in first in the Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle in Aspen. TCD is on board with you Silje!

4. Sydney Leroux

Originally from Canada, Leroux moved to the United States and played soccer at UCLA. She was selected as the number one draft pick in the 2012 WPS Draft by the Atlanta Beat. Leroux was a part of the 2012 Women’s team that won the gold medal in London. She made her way back to Canada as a member of the 2015 U.S. Women’s World Cup team, where they defeated Australia 3-1.

3. Ronda Rousey

Rowdy Ronda Rousey. This girl is a straight baddie. How could anyone forget when Rousey defeated Cat Zingano with an arm bar in 14 seconds? The fastest time in UFC Championship history! UHM WHAT! She is the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion and Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Champion. Her next fight is scheduled in Brazil against Bethe Correia, which should be quite the match up! ICYMI: Check out our preview here! You also might have seen her in the films Furious 7 and the new Entourage movie where she throws DOWN… as expected, of course.

2. Danica Patrick

Well obviously this list wouldn’t be complete with Ms. Patrick and her sexy Go Daddy commercials! I mean, she’s a race car driver and a model. Need I say more? She is the most successful woman in American open-wheel racing. In 2013, Patrick was the first woman NASCAR driver to win a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pole. She got some disappointing news recently, when she was not chosen to be driving in F1 for the new Gene Haas team in 2016. It’s okay Danica, TCD still loves you!

1. Alex Morgan

Numero UNO, Alex Morgan. She’s hot af and she kicks ass. You probably remember Morgan from the Olympic games in London in 2012. She was a part of the Women’s soccer team that took the gold. Morgan was the number one draft pick in 2011 and already has five years of international experience. She is on the U.S. national team for this upcoming World Cup, but her playing time is unsure due to a bruised bone in her left knee. But seriously look at that photo. Smoking hot.

There you have it. These women are beautiful, talented and can kick some serious ass. Enough said.

– Paige