I used to be a bouncer - now I'm a UFC title contender
Summary
Ffion Davies, a former bouncer from Cardiff, has become a title contender in the UFC's Brazilian jiu-jitsu category. She started her journey as a junior judo champion before discovering jiu-jitsu and working her way up in mixed martial arts. Despite her success, Davies highlights the challenges women face in the sport, including sexism and lack of a global governing body.Key Facts
- Ffion Davies is a title contender in the UFC’s Brazilian jiu-jitsu category.
- She was a junior Welsh and British judo champion before moving to mixed martial arts (MMA).
- Davies discovered jiu-jitsu in 2013 and became a multiple world champion, with titles in 2022 and 2023.
- She worked as a bouncer in Cardiff to support herself while training.
- Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) has grown in the UK, with membership increasing from 10,000 in 2016 to over 40,000 by 2025.
- Davies mentions ongoing sexism in BJJ and the lack of a global governing body for the sport.
- She notes the disparity in gender representation and opportunities within BJJ tournaments.
- Davies currently lives in London for training but misses her home in Wales.
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