Jamie Ridge and Rosanna Arkle face off

18/10/2012 12:47:49 p.m.

Sharonna Ah-K wrote:

Jamie seems like a really lovely really well spoken girl. Hope she wins. Try hard and God bless You Jamie:):):):) Good Girl!!!!

1/10/2012 9:28:07 a.m.

KiaKaha wrote:

We were behind you our girl..I think you are a great rep for nz so classy aroha girl xox

5/07/2012 2:54:19 p.m.

NZMartial wrote:

I have mixed feelings about this because I treat all sports seriously and martial arts are a big part of my life. When I see a sport that is for self defense used in a b$tch fight, I keep feeling like this is a mockery to what I love and respect. Sports are usually taken up for enjoyment, fitness or in some cases self defense. This kind of fight doesn't fit into either of these categories and I feel a deep resentment for the fact that they are using this sport to not only sexualise women for their pathetic fantasies but to exploit to respect of this sport. I understand people doing activities if it earns money but this is an outrage to the sport. BIKINIS? I mean come on, I only use those for the beach, not when I'm fighting against my opponent in the sparring match. There are certain rules and etiquette that should be followed, in any sport to keep the respect and honor of the sport going. I only see people prancing around in their underwear on those variety shows for attention. It's disrespectful and pathetic, gives boxing a bad name and makes New Zealanders look like a bunch of attention seeking imbeciles. What the hell kind of image are we sending the children of future generations, that if we want money, go on tv and strip? What happened to ethics of hard work and self respect? I feel so ashamed that this is what our generation has come to.