Post by omnimegami on Feb 26, 2018 13:16:52 GMT -5
Even though having left UFC, her presence in WWE will expand awareness and interest in MMA as well.
Ronda Rousey opened the doors to women's MMA in UFC, so she still is an icon in the MMA world and overall fight entertainment as well.
women's MMA started making a presence around the time of Strikeforce, Gina Carano became the face of women's MMA until Cyborg demolished her through the usage of steroids.
meanwhile, Miesha Tate dethroned Sarah Kaufman, then Ronda Rousey brought things to the next level. the women's MMA competition inspired the creation of Invicta FC, while Ronda's winstreak earned the interest of UFC, which led Ronda's hardwork and influence breaking the walls between UFC and the rest of the MMA world that includes women's MMA in their fight cards. then UFC women's MMA expanded with new weight classes added, and continues to be supported.
So that being said, like her or hate her, Ronda Rousey is an icon that continues to influence and inspire the fight entertainment genres.
we know sexist MMA fans are especially cruel and underrate women's accomplishments compared to the men. and are extra harsh whenever women are defeated and their win streak meets a big upset.
while defeated men are encouraged by their dudebros to get back up and keep competing,
the misogynists ostracize, ridicule and expect former female champions to give up.
such is the evil nature of sexist culture and misogyny.
yet despite that, there are those that look beyond that and respect the positive contributions women have made and are making.
it will be challenging for UFC and other MMA organizations to get another talented charismatic champion that rivals Ronda Rousey's essence.
Ronda Rousey opened the doors to women's MMA in UFC, so she still is an icon in the MMA world and overall fight entertainment as well.
women's MMA started making a presence around the time of Strikeforce, Gina Carano became the face of women's MMA until Cyborg demolished her through the usage of steroids.
meanwhile, Miesha Tate dethroned Sarah Kaufman, then Ronda Rousey brought things to the next level. the women's MMA competition inspired the creation of Invicta FC, while Ronda's winstreak earned the interest of UFC, which led Ronda's hardwork and influence breaking the walls between UFC and the rest of the MMA world that includes women's MMA in their fight cards. then UFC women's MMA expanded with new weight classes added, and continues to be supported.
So that being said, like her or hate her, Ronda Rousey is an icon that continues to influence and inspire the fight entertainment genres.
we know sexist MMA fans are especially cruel and underrate women's accomplishments compared to the men. and are extra harsh whenever women are defeated and their win streak meets a big upset.
while defeated men are encouraged by their dudebros to get back up and keep competing,
the misogynists ostracize, ridicule and expect former female champions to give up.
such is the evil nature of sexist culture and misogyny.
yet despite that, there are those that look beyond that and respect the positive contributions women have made and are making.
it will be challenging for UFC and other MMA organizations to get another talented charismatic champion that rivals Ronda Rousey's essence.
