Up until her November 15 fight against Holly Holm, Rousey wasn’t just the most popular UFC figure, she arguably was the biggest fighter in the world. It has been reported that show garnered more than one million buys. Whether it was defeating Cat Zingano with an armbar in 14 seconds (shortest match in UFC championship history) or knocking out Bethe Correia 34 seconds into the first round, Rousey was just unstoppable. According to White, it is “possible” Holm could take on another fighter before her much-anticipated rematch although negotiations for the champ’s next fight has not started yet. She hit the mainstream in such a way that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump tweeted that he was glad she lost, presumably since a few days earlier, Rousey had said she supported Sen.
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Doesn’t matter, because unlike Ronda Rousey, Holm has already made it known she would be more than happy to fight Cyborg under any terms, no weight loss required. But still, even at 33-2-3 as a pro boxer, nobody gave her a chance as an MMA fighter at the upper echelon.
Looks like Ronda Rousey “dying” will really help her get inspired for a comeback.
After that the UFC was never going to let Holm get away.
‘They want to understand what it’s like inside the spin cycle, in the constant churn that was the Year of Ronda-a year that saw her ascend to nearly god-like status as she won two fights, starred in movies, signed endorsements, graced magazine covers, inspired murals, published a best-seller, and be almost inescapable, crossing over in ways that perhaps no athlete ever has, ‘ she explained.
Embattled Ronda Rousey has at least six months ahead of her to recover from her injuries and think about her future in the UFC with her rematch with Holly Holm scheduled on 9 July.
Lady Gaga chided her for failing to touch gloves with Holm.
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The mixed martial arts fighter has also been seen at her Los Angeles gym and with with her boyfriend, male UFC fighter Travis Browne as she works towards getting herself back in the ring. The fact that Ronda Rousey is willing to fight the fight for her man means that she believes in their relationship. She made sure to keep her shades on to keep up with the poker face.
