Twitter reacts to Matt Brown podcast

UFC welterweight Matt “The Immortal” Brown, recently debuted a podcast called Legit Man S—, during which he made some inconsidered remarks about women’s MMA.

“I always said, ‘I don’t know why they put women in the UFC.’ Now I know why,” said Brown. “I just think this, if I’m to pay $60 for a Pay-Per-View to watch women fight they should at least be topless.”

“How many knockouts do you see in women’s fights? It’s not really my thing, I respect what they do, but look, they don’t have the body type or the power, all that s—, for knockouts. If you’re not a good grappler in women’s MMA then you’re behind. It’s no different than the 125 division of men’s MMA in that they’re just really not built for knockouts.”

Brown then went on to praise flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson for his knockout of Joseph Benavidez last month.

His employers were not amused, and the fighter quickly pulled down the podcast and issued an apology.

“I have spoken with the UFC about the UFC Fighter Conduct Policy and what is required and expected of me as a professional athlete under the terms of my promotion agreement,” said Brown, sounding remarkably like a publicist. “The UFC has a policy of inclusion and respect for all people and I understand the importance of being more aware of my actions and words.”

With a nickname like “The Immortal,” some members of the MMA community wondered what century Brown was living in, and it was suggested that an appropriate title for the podcast might be Legit Dumb S—. Other reactions ranged from upset to bemused to amused to supportive…

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Ray Sefo

If it’s true, I think it’s disgusting. I think every person should respect female fighters, because they do bring the fire. They’re all talented. It really gets to me when people start saying stupid s–- like that.

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Barb Honchak @BarbHonchak

Let’s all get naked!

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Tom Kong Watson @TomKongWatson

keep them clothed

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Sara McMann

I want to make it absolutely clear … I do not care if somebody wants to be a fan or not. Don’t pay $60 then. Nobody’s taking their top off. I don’t even know him. Why would I give a crap what he thinks about my fight? You know what, Matt Brown fight in a Speedo.

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Ronda Rousey

Wait…. Who’s Matt Brown?

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Bec Rowdy Hyatt @RowdyBec

WOW what a freaking knobjob @IamTheImmortal is..

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Alida Gray,

We’re fighters, and we’re athletes, and just like any other sport, we work hard for what we do. He’s entitled to his own opinion, but we’re going to put on a fight, and he’s welcome to tune in if he wants.

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Shannon Knapp @shanknapp

everyone is entitled 2 their own opinion. I don’t argue opinions, I believe in working to prove them wrong.

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And for the record, Matt Brown was factually incorrect.

Fightnomics Reed @Fightnomics

For those asking, Women’s Bantamweights finished 6 of 16 fights in 2013 by TKO in the #UFC. That 38% rate was higher than 5 men’s divisions.

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An older and wiser Brown is far from over, with Legit Man S— coming back by the weekend. Check legitmans—.com for the new show, when it is available.