On the other hand, Rousey said in an Instagram post that she was fine and she’d be back, and a rematch with Holm could be big bucks indeed.
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As already reported, Holm’s manager claims he made “into six figures” betting on his fighter to win. “‘Preacher’s daughter’ my ass – I see through your fake sweet act now – you’re getting your ass kicked tomorrow, and I’m really going to enjoy the beating I give you #andSTILL”.
The all-decisive fight lasted for hardly five minutes and was a complete reversal of her previous successes. In a year where two women were a huge focus, both Serena Williams going for the Grand Slam and Rousey, whose name was being tossed around with Floyd Mayweather, each lost in huge upsets.
Las Vegas betting parlors took a beating on Rousey, said USA Today. However, Holm was able to stop the clock in the second round with 59 seconds remaining, making her the new UFC bantamweight titleholder. UFC head Dana White has said that a rematch at a few point in 2016 makes sense (especially for his bank account).
Both fighters were undefeated heading into the matchup, but Rousey was the massive favorite due to her ability to completely overpower opponents.
The outlet explains that the reason why a Tate vs Holm might not happen at all is because of the fear that she might get into the ring and eliminate the new champion.
Holm had Rousey staggering in the second round with a few crunching left hooks, before finishing her off with a left-foot kick that landed flush under the champion’s jaw.
“With a champion like Ronda who has gone out of her way to do great things, she absolutely deserves a rematch”.
The former judo Olympian, who was unbeaten in 12 UFC fights before meeting Holm, left the stadium to receive treatment for concussion and facial cuts at a nearby hospital.
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She then gets a break and comes back in the evening for more training.
