Women enter the Octagon as UFC fighters for the first time
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Two women are standing in the UFC Octagon ready to square off against each other for a fight in front of thousands of screaming fans. This scenario is one that should not come as a surprise to you.
Women have been fighting in professional mixed martial art matches since the mid-1990s over the past few years it has received more media coverage.
These female mixed martial artists, like their male counterparts, have fought and trained for many years. They are professionals just like men, who have taken time to master their craft.
They are at the top of their class and have prepared for the moment to display their skills and compete to win matches.
So why not let them showcase their talent to the thousands of mixed martial art fans across the world? The UFC is an organization, which in the past 20 years has grown dramatically and has gained thousands of fans.
It is a revolutionary sport that has changed the world of professional fighting, so why not add another new element to that?
Women fighters would not just bring a new aspect to the world of UFC, but would also attract a new audience. They would attract more women and male viewers alike.
I believe the addition of women in the UFC will also inspire other young female fighters. Seeing these women fighting will only push them harder to achieve their goal.
It will not take away from the aggressive nature of the sport. These women are fighters who will compete and are as dedicated to the sport as men.
They are looking to pin, knockout or make their opponent tap out of submission. The brutality and physicality will be as present as ever before.
So when the UFC has its pay-per-view event on Feb. 23 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, it will only be the start of something great. It is just the tip of the iceberg.