By now, you’re probably familiar with tough-as-nails UFC phenom Ronda Rousey. She’s well known as one of the most talented fighters in the world of mixed-martial arts, and, like this deceptively tiny subway warrior, she is not someone you would want to go up against in a fight.
Apparently, U.S. Marine Jarrod Haschert is not one to be intimidated by a girl who can kick his rear in a fight. In fact, in a YouTube video that went viral recently, the 22-year-old Marine addresses Rousey directly, saying, “You are my celebrity crush. I love everything you do, and I think that you are a phenomenal person.”
He then goes on to ask her to the Marine Corps Ball coming up this December, since he doesn’t have a date. He posted the video to Twitter, where it immediately turned into a viral sensation — not unlike this similarly adorable video of Swedish Marines creating a favorite dance routine — and racking up more than 4 million views in just a few days.
Rousey initially didn’t rise to the challenge, knowing that she would be in training camp on the day of the Marine Corps ball. Then, she found out her schedule that day got switched around, and totally changed her tune. Check out the video below to watch Haschert’s adorable video in full and see Rousey’s response — and her one condition.
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