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wingnut4 · 16-08-2009, 20:34

Hey

I was just thinking today and was wondering how many women there are doing MMA in Ireland? Whether it be beginners or pro. I've only heard of a few and was wondering what the future of womens MMA is in Ireland? and if its progressing at all. Anyone have women in their club that do MMA and whats your views for the future?

Mikeyt086 · 17-08-2009, 00:05

Cant think of her name but there is one Irish woman who had good success with the Elite XC "Cage Rage" that you can see on Sky 419.

She has her hair dyed pink? Argh cant think of the name.

Anyway she had like a 9-0-0 record last time i saw her, and she won by rear naked choke after about 20 seconds. Far too good for everyone she fought.

Hopefully someone else can shed some light on who she is.

dlofnep · 17-08-2009, 00:08

Aisling Daly is probably the most successful woman's MMA competitor in Ireland, and to be honest - right up there in Europe too.

Overall - Women's MMA in Ireland is not wide-scale, and often girls compete in male categories for grappling and such. But it does seem to be getting bigger. But like any combat sport, the ratio of men to women will always be much higher.

Maynard · 17-08-2009, 00:14

There's a woman training with us in my MMA gym (which must remain nameless of course

) and she's doing really well. Also, lots of girls doing the kickboxing classes every week.

I can see female participation in MMA classes going up and up, whether that translates into entrants into competition is another story. Personally I doubt it.

Given the sanctimonious BS that has surrounded the recognition of women's boxing as an Olympic sport, one gets the feeling that it may be a long time before women's MMA is viewed as anything other than horrific.

Roper · 17-08-2009, 00:30

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Originally Posted by Maynard

There's a woman training with us in my MMA gym (which must remain nameless of course

) and she's doing really well.

Great stuff. If she's -60kgs or so would she be willing to fight on my show at Christmas time? We have a girl looking for fights at C class level. Pass on y details and get her or your coach to contact me either way please.
barry@informedperformance.com

Maynard · 17-08-2009, 12:20

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Originally Posted by Roper

Great stuff. If she's -60kgs or so would she be willing to fight on my show at Christmas time? We have a girl looking for fights at C class level. Pass on y details and get her or your coach to contact me either way please.
barry@informedperformance.com

Sure. Will be seeing her next week and ask her how she'd feel about it. Will PM you back then.

UFR Management · 17-08-2009, 13:22

We have a regular class of between 15-20 ladies at the EFR gym in Antrim on wednesdays,some of these girls wil be wanting to compete before the end of the year

**dudara** · 17-08-2009, 13:26

Given that there has always been a decent level of female competitors in traditional martial arts, I would say that there should be/will be decent representation in MMA.

BTW - great to see women's boxing getting the nod.

Jason Mc · 17-08-2009, 14:18

We have a lady who trains with us who should be looking to fight in the future.

Just needs some more matt time but has a lot of potential

angeldance · 17-08-2009, 14:47

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Originally Posted by Jason Mc

We have a lady who trains with us who should be looking to fight in the future.

Just needs some more matt time but has a lot of potential

Thanks Jason. Aye def looking to fight in the future, but as Jason said I just need alittle more matt time.

**Makikomi** · 17-08-2009, 18:27

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Originally Posted by Mikeyt086

She has her hair dyed pink? Argh cant think of the name.

.

Without further ado...

Pink ta' make the boyz wink.

wingnut4 · 17-08-2009, 20:41

yeh ais has brilliant bjj, where you training angeldance? good to see more women training. I've only started training, find it alot of fun!

angeldance · 18-08-2009, 15:00

I train in Evolve in Derry. Love it, great club. I'm the only female there yet, but I'm sure others will follow soon, and TBH it doesn't bother me cause I'm just treated the same as the fella's. I also do full contact kickboxing, so I'm used to the competing side of fights, just have to train abit more then I'll be taking mma fights. How do you train with? You gonna start competing? x

Aisling! · 18-08-2009, 15:48

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Originally Posted by Makikomi

Without further ado...

Pink ta' make the boyz wink.

That's fantastic, I love it! Thanks for that!

angeldance · 18-08-2009, 16:06

Hi Ash you got any fights coming up?

16-08-2009, 20:34	#1
wingnut4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 232 Adverts \| Friends	Womens MMA in Ireland? Hey I was just thinking today and was wondering how many women there are doing MMA in Ireland? Whether it be beginners or pro. I've only heard of a few and was wondering what the future of womens MMA is in Ireland? and if its progressing at all. Anyone have women in their club that do MMA and whats your views for the future?

17-08-2009, 00:14	#4
Maynard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dublin Posts: 131 Adverts \| Friends	There's a woman training with us in my MMA gym (which must remain nameless of course) and she's doing really well. Also, lots of girls doing the kickboxing classes every week. I can see female participation in MMA classes going up and up, whether that translates into entrants into competition is another story. Personally I doubt it. Given the sanctimonious BS that has surrounded the recognition of women's boxing as an Olympic sport, one gets the feeling that it may be a long time before women's MMA is viewed as anything other than horrific.

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UFR Management Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 128 Adverts \| Friends	Ladies mma We have a regular class of between 15-20 ladies at the EFR gym in Antrim on wednesdays,some of these girls wil be wanting to compete before the end of the year

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17-08-2009, 00:05	#2
Mikeyt086 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bray Posts: 7,986 Adverts \| Friends	Cant think of her name but there is one Irish woman who had good success with the Elite XC "Cage Rage" that you can see on Sky 419. She has her hair dyed pink? Argh cant think of the name. Anyway she had like a 9-0-0 record last time i saw her, and she won by rear naked choke after about 20 seconds. Far too good for everyone she fought. Hopefully someone else can shed some light on who she is.

17-08-2009, 00:08	#3
dlofnep Closed Account Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 20,248 Adverts \| Friends	Aisling Daly is probably the most successful woman's MMA competitor in Ireland, and to be honest - right up there in Europe too. Overall - Women's MMA in Ireland is not wide-scale, and often girls compete in male categories for grappling and such. But it does seem to be getting bigger. But like any combat sport, the ratio of men to women will always be much higher.

17-08-2009, 13:26	#8
dudara Category Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Dublin Posts: 17,358 Adverts \| Friends CMod: Consumer Issues, Fashion & Appearance, Personal Issues, PI Mods, Biz	Given that there has always been a decent level of female competitors in traditional martial arts, I would say that there should be/will be decent representation in MMA. BTW - great to see women's boxing getting the nod.

17-08-2009, 14:18	#9
Jason Mc Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 562 Adverts \| Friends	We have a lady who trains with us who should be looking to fight in the future. Just needs some more matt time but has a lot of potential

17-08-2009, 20:41	#12
wingnut4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 232 Adverts \| Friends	yeh ais has brilliant bjj, where you training angeldance? good to see more women training. I've only started training, find it alot of fun!

18-08-2009, 15:00	#13
angeldance Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 65 Adverts \| Friends	I train in Evolve in Derry. Love it, great club. I'm the only female there yet, but I'm sure others will follow soon, and TBH it doesn't bother me cause I'm just treated the same as the fella's. I also do full contact kickboxing, so I'm used to the competing side of fights, just have to train abit more then I'll be taking mma fights. How do you train with? You gonna start competing? x

18-08-2009, 16:06	#15
angeldance Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 65 Adverts \| Friends	Hi Ash you got any fights coming up?