I prefer staged over real catfights. Reason being you get a full story beginning, middle, and end which IMO is more exciting than just two women fighting. Second you're almost guaranteed to get all the catty tactics you love to see especially the dirty tactics like breast and crotch mauling. Third I like the different settings and scenarios. Forth and most important YOU GET YOUR MONEY'S WORTH! If a fight is scripted for 10min the price usually fits accordingly. No $30+ price tags on a 5min fight consisting of two girls lying on the ground in a stalemate holding each others hair. Normally (and if competently directed) if you pay $20+ you get at least 15 to 20 minutes of great action including a nice buildup giving the fight real purpose.
Staged fights only work if the direction and the actresses put forth an effort. I watch my staged California wildcats, Joanwise, older Napali scenario catfights waaaaay more than the "real" fights i have because there's more substance and just plainly give me what I want to see. The sad thing is most staged fights nowadays put forth next to no effort so judging by today's standards I see why love for real catfights is far greater than for scripted.
I am also a fan of scripted female wrestling matches too. Much like with the catfights the give you all the holds you love and again your almost guarantee to get your money's worth. TBH I prefer scripted and competitive wrestling matches too real catfights any day. The body to body struggling and close contact is what does it for me. These reasons are why I prefer Suitfights Oil matches to their catfights.