InvictaFC getting no respect around here.

Discussion in 'MMA Forum' started by BoxersDaughter, Oct 21, 2012.


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  1. BoxersDaughter

    BoxersDaughter Member Full Member

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    If you had asked me to describe my thoughts on MMA, especially Women's MMA a few months ago, I would have looked at you, shook my head, turned and walked away. I came to MMA through way of boxing and had no desire to watch it initially, although the guys around our house do.

    That was before I was introduced to Invicta Fight Championships 1.
    Still with reservations, I found myself actually paying attention, cage-side, and by the third match, I had forgotten I was watching women.

    I realize that many of you on these boards think women's MMA can't hold a candle to the men, the talent isn't deep enough, etc. Well, all I have to say is "hold your tongue" and watch the Kaitlin Young vs. Leslie Smith battle. I honestly believe that these two female athletes put on the show of the year. It is non-stop action with no holds barred.

    I'd like you to watch the first match between the two and tell me what you think.

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koTlNIyHqWQ[/ame]

    Since this there have been two more Invicta Fight Championships.
    Is there a place for women's MMA? I think after you see this, you might change your mind. Or at least I would hope so.

    Waiting to hear what you all think.
     
    BoxersDaughter, Oct 21, 2012
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  2. Lynchburg

    Lynchburg Guest

    You've written that like you work for them... do you work for them?

    I respect WMMA. I train with women too and have no problems with it.

    I think you'll find most of us on here have the same opinion too.

    Lynchburg
     
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  3. Johnstown

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    LOL thats what I was thinking as well..clever little bit of gorillia marketing
     
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  4. HeGlassedMe

    HeGlassedMe ufc is the new pet rock Full Member

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    Of course not, this is ufc-**** land.
     
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  5. Beekeeper

    Beekeeper Bedtime Story, Aoki Style Full Member

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    A lot of fighters dont get their deserved respect around here... ahem




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  6. Ne5ville14

    Ne5ville14 Rationalist by default... Full Member

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  7. Rob_Floyd

    Rob_Floyd Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't think I've seen you discuss anything non-UFC, or anything at all, for that matter. What do you care?
     
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  8. Flea Man

    Flea Man มวยสากล Full Member

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    I just don't like watching women fight. I respect their right to compete but it's not for me.
     
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  9. rusty nails

    rusty nails Tszyu for PM!! Full Member

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    a good fight is a good fight in my eyes.. dont know if womens mma has enough steam to carry itself though
     
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  10. greathamza

    greathamza Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Dont follow the womans mma but i can occasionally watch a fight and i always enjoy the fights
     
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  11. BoxersDaughter

    BoxersDaughter Member Full Member

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    Please let me make it clear.....No, I do not work for them or any MMA organization. No gorilla marketing here. If I did, there would be no shameless promoting...It's not my style.

    What I find interesting is how these females seem to put it all out there...much more so than the men (or so it seems). If I sounds as though I speak out of turn, it is because of much less exposure than you and others on this board, have.

    I was primarily interested in the thoughts of everyone. Thanks for replying.
     
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  12. BoxersDaughter

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  13. Johnstown

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    might just seem like they put it all out there because they have less skills (i am not saying that for sure, i havent really watched it to be honest). but you get that with novice class AM boxing...guys just punching each other in the face because they dont know how to do anything else...anyhow...
     
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  14. Haggis McJackass

    Haggis McJackass Semi-neutralist Overseer Full Member

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    This is true. However part of it is because they don't have the same power. They don't have the ability to break an eye socket or a rib or even an arm with a punch or kick or knee, or to just light somebody up with one punch. You see it in the lighter weight divisions of the men too - they are more keen to stand right in front of each other and trade because they have less concern about being knocked out cold with one punch.

    Still, it makes for exciting fights and the women often fight like they have something to prove. Which, in a sense, they do. It's still a little off-putting to watch two women beat the **** out of each other though. And the relative lack of power means that they can get worn down by cumulative damage - an outclassed participant in a woman's fight is more likely to take a drawn-out beating than an outclassed man, who chances are will sooner or later walk into the one shot that puts him down and out of the fight. :good

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  15. BoxersDaughter

    BoxersDaughter Member Full Member

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    Lynchburg, added a side note.... how have you only posted 30 times since 2006?

    I don't normally have a lot to say and have always thought men don't really care about a female's point of view. If I do comment, its on the boxing forums and those are rare. Perhaps I'll feel more comfortable after this and can contribute to the conversations on both forums.
     
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