When the UFC signed Russian bantamweight prospect Aleksandra Albu, more was made of her looks than her fighting ability - and that is simply not cool. Yes, she's gorgeous, but she's also boasting an undefeated 5-0 record, though four of those fights took place in Thailand and little detail is available on them. Okay, fine, so she's an unproven prospect. She's still managed to fight her way into the UFC, and we're eagerly waiting her debut. Think of it this way: Albu could be Anna Kournikova, or she could be Maria Sharapova. Either way, she's got a shot at being one of the biggest attractions in women's MMA, thanks in part to her stunning good looks, just like Kournikova and Sharapova were boosted by their image in their tennis careers. If she wins a couple fights, the sky is the limit.
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.
Think of it this way: Albu could be Anna Kournikova, or she could be Maria Sharapova. Either way, she's got a shot at being one of the biggest attractions in women's MMA, thanks in part to her stunning good looks, just like Kournikova and Sharapova were boosted by their image in their tennis careers. If she wins a couple fights, the sky is the limit.