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Transgender WMMA Featherweight Fallon Fox has been one of the most controversial subjects in MMA throughout most of 2013. Prior to the October 11 CFA 12, Fox had gone undefeated in her first three bouts. However, she was overwhelmed when she met Ashlee Evans-Smith in the cage. Evans-Smith poured on the ground and pound in their fight to secure a 3rd round TKO victory. You can check out highlights from the fight here.
Following Fox's first loss, fighters from the UFC, Invicta, and other organizations took to twitter in response to the outcome. While some, like Carla Esparza who has trained with Ashlee in the past, seemed to genuinely support the victor, others like Claudia Gadelha were much more aggressive. I'll let the fighters' words speak for themselves:
Whatching the guy Fallon Fox fight now. Not fear! He still a dude to me!
— Claudia Gadelha (@ClaudiaGadelha_) October 13, 2013
Became Ashlee's fan. She beat that guy up!
— Claudia Gadelha (@ClaudiaGadelha_) October 13, 2013
@AshleeMMA1 is now a favorite in my wmma category. Mad respect! Total domination so far
— Cody Bollinger (@CodyBollinger) October 13, 2013
Never met @AshleeMMA1 but she's a 4x all American and whooping ass!!! Get it girl you got my support! #wrestlers
— Cody Bollinger (@CodyBollinger) October 13, 2013
Down goes Fox !
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunsonMMA) October 13, 2013
Yes @AshleeMMA1 did it!!!! She beat Fallon Fox to become the @CFAFIGHTS champ!!!! Rd 3 tko!!!
— Carla Esparza (@CarlaEsparza1) October 13, 2013
Wow I just watched Fallon Fox get destroyed by Ashley Evans Smith. Great job for Ashley & good coaching from Adam Lynn.
— John Dodson III (@JohnDodsonMMA) October 13, 2013
Yaaaaas @AshleeMMA1!!!!! Way to go CHIC!
— sarah dalelio (@sarahdalelio) October 13, 2013
@AshleeMMA1 just beat a man in a pro MMA fight! #Respect
— Frankie Lester (@thefranklester) October 13, 2013
CONGRATS TO AMERICAS SWEETHEART @AshleeMMA1
— Mayhem (@mayhemmiller) October 14, 2013
2 champs!!! @AshleeMMA1 @InvictaFights @CFAFIGHTS @BreakpointFC pic.twitter.com/lRxU1E9w7J
— Carla Esparza (@CarlaEsparza1) October 15, 2013
Additionally, notable MMA commentator Michael Schiavello had this to say:
Can Ashlee be the one to derail former man Fallon fox? #CFA12
— MichaelSchiavello.·. (@SchiavelloVOICE) October 13, 2013
Yes yeses!! Ashlee Evans smith pounds out transgender Fallon fox! #CFA12
— MichaelSchiavello.·. (@SchiavelloVOICE) October 13, 2013
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