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UFC 193: Rousey vs. Holm

Name: UFC 193: Rousey vs. Holm
Director: Neil Huxley
Released: 2015

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

2015

Not Rated

Director

Neil Huxley

Runtime

0 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

As a live sporting event rather than a scripted film, this broadcast lacks the narrative structure needed for high diversity scores. It does not use character arcs, dialogue, or intentional storytelling to explore identity. The significant presence of female athletes in a traditionally male-dominated sphere provides a baseline of gendered ability to act that distinguishes the event from many other combat sports broadcasts. However, the medium's focus on physical merit and regulated competition limits its ability to engage with progressive storytelling metrics or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does UFC 193: Rousey vs. Holm have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The broadcast focuses solely on professional athletic performance. There are no characters or narratives that address LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

How does UFC 193: Rousey vs. Holm portray gender?

Fair

The event highlights female athletes such as Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm, placing women in positions of peak physical ability to act and disrupting traditional male-centric hierarchies in combat sports.

How racially and ethnically diverse is UFC 193: Rousey vs. Holm?

Fair

The event's location in Melbourne implies an international demographic. However, the lack of specific ethnic data for the full fight card results in a moderate score.

How does UFC 193: Rousey vs. Holm represent religion and culture?

Limited

The broadcast follows the traditional structures of professional sports and capitalism. It reinforces the values of organized competition rather than challenging Western institutions.

Does UFC 193: Rousey vs. Holm include disability representation?

Minimal

The nature of professional mixed martial arts requires high levels of physical ability. There is no information indicating the inclusion of athletes with disabilities.

Present on Screen

The headlining bout features female athletes in positions of professional dominance and physical ability to act.
The event's location in Australia suggests a diverse, international viewership and participant pool.

Limited or Absent

The broadcast lacks scripted narratives or character-driven storytelling to explore complex identities.
There is no evidence of intentional representation regarding LGBTQ+ or disability-centric narratives.
The event reinforces traditional sporting structures rather than subverting cultural or institutional norms.

Official Synopsis

UFC 193: Rousey vs. Holm was a mixed martial arts event held on 14 November 2015,[1] at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It was the most attended UFC event in the history of the company at the time, with 56,214 people filling the stadium.

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