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Miesha Tate Questioning Ronda Rousey’s Mentality Ahead Of UFC 207

Ronda Rousey hasn’t competed since being brutally knocked out by Holly Holm at Nov. 2015’s UFC 193 from Melbourne, Australia, but she’ll return to action at this Friday’s (Dec. 30, 2016) UFC 207 from Las Vegas, Nevada to challenge champion Amanda Nunes. Many have questioned Rousey’s mentality heading into her return bout including former champion

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Many have questioned Rousey’s mentality heading into her return bout including former champion and two-time Rousey foe Miesha Tate, who recently wondered whether or not the lack of media Rousey is doing is any indication of where her mind is:

“Maybe she doesn’t really want to be doing this,” Tate said on the FS1 show “Undisputed” on Wednesday. “Maybe she doesn’t want to do it. Maybe she said ‘look, I’ll do it under one condition, I’ll do it my way.’ And so I just think maybe she doesn’t want to be here doing this right now.”

“I think this is a huge fight and I think both of them should be doing the media, being accessible a little bit to the fans,” Tate said. “I sympathize, it’s fight week, but you have to do it, there’s never been any exceptions.“

Tate also touched on the “Rowdy” one’s rather long layoff after such a disappointing loss, saying that she doesn’t believe Rousey truly wants to fight anymore:

“If she really wanted to be fighting, I think we would have seen get back there,” Tate said. “Really competitive people, when they lose, they’re all ‘I want to get back in and do it again, do it again, do it again and prove I can get better.’ I’m not saying that’s always a wise decision but typical some people who lose, they want to fight, go back in there and get their redemption. Taking a year and some change off says that she wants to do some other things. I don’t think she wants to be in there fighting anymore.”

As far as her prediction for the fight goes, Tate seems to believe that it’ll all come down to heart:

“When push comes to shove, I don’t know if Ronda’s heart is in it any more. Amanda’s is.”

Who do you expect to walk away with 135-pound gold later this week?

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Five Reasons Ronda Rousey Will Be Back In Full Force

When Ronda Rousey signed with the UFC in 2012, it was clear that the promotion had a star on its hands, but perhaps no one knew just how big that star would become. The “Rowdy” one quickly transcended the sport, becoming one of the biggest pay-per-view (PPV) draws in the UFC and rattling off six

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When Ronda Rousey signed with the UFC in 2012, it was clear that the promotion had a star on its hands, but perhaps no one knew just how big that star would become.

The “Rowdy” one quickly transcended the sport, becoming one of the biggest pay-per-view (PPV) draws in the UFC and rattling off six straight defenses of her long held 135-pound title. All six of those title defenses came by way of stoppage as well.

Rousey seemed to improve each and every time out and as she continued to succeed inside of the Octagon, her status outside of it skyrocketed as well. Heading into her UFC 193 (Nov. 15, 2015) title defense against Holly Holm in Melbourne, Australia, Rousey was on top of the world, but as we’ve learned, mixed martial arts is a sport that includes the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. The “Rowdy” one would end up suffering a brutal knockout at the hands of Holm and we’ve seen very little of her sense.

Despite her absence from the public eye, Rousey will return in the main event of this Friday’s (Dec. 30, 2016) UFC 207 from Las Vegas, Nevada to challenge champion Amanda Nunes for the title. Many have been unsure of what to expect from Rousey in her comeback fight, but let’s take a look at five reasons why she may return to full force come fight night:

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Lack of Media

Prior to UFC 193, Rousey was a media machine, which, in addition to her elite level fighting skills, is what turned her in to the mega star she had become. “The Rowdy” one consistently made appearances on notable talk shows, as well as often taking part in various interviews and photo shoots with the world’s most prominent outlets and magazines.

Rousey was essentially everywhere, but that perhaps could’ve led to her downfall. Leading up to UFC 207, the ex-champion has refused to take part in any media obligations aside from a few talk show appearances, as she did an interview with Ellen DeGeneres as well as Conan O’Brien. Other than that, however, Rousey has been a shell of her former self in terms of media and promotion.

This may serve as a positive factor though. Rousey has admitted that she was too focused on making everyone around her happy and always saying “yes” rather than focusing on the task at hand. Perhaps her training for the Holm fight was hindered because of this.

With the lack of media she’s done leading up to UFC 207, I’d have to assume the former Olympian is solely focused on the upcoming fight, which may end up benefitting her when the cage door closes.

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Quote: Ronda Rousey Likes Being The Underdog

Ronda Rousey has remained quiet in the buildup to her return bout at this Friday’s (Dec. 30, 2016) UFC 207 where she will take on reigning 135-pound queen Amanda Nunes in the evening’s main event from Las Vegas, Nevada. Rousey hasn’t competed since Nov. 2015’s UFC 193 where she surrendered her title in brutal fashion

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Rousey hasn’t competed since Nov. 2015’s UFC 193 where she surrendered her title in brutal fashion via second round head kick knockout to Holly Holm. While she has refused to speak to the media this week, any quotes that have come from Rousey in recent memory indicate that she has something to prove, which is a position she likes to be in according to an old friend:

“I can tell you that in the old days if Ronda suffered a loss, she came back with a vengeance,” former roommate and Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison told FOX Sports. “I’m expecting that. No one does underdog better than Ronda Rousey. She likes that feeling. She likes having to prove something to people. It’s going to be insane.”

According to the betting odds, Rousey won’t technically be the underdog, but she does have something to prove, as many have questioned her mental and physical states ahead of UFC 207.

The “Rowdy” one will also have a tough test in front of her, as Nunes is riding an impressive four fight win streak that includes victories over Shayna Baszler, Sara McMann, Valentina Shevchenko and Miesha Tate.

Who do you expect to walk away with 135-pound gold later this week?

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Five Reasons 2017 Could Be A Rough Year For The UFC

2015 and 2016 turned out to be two of the best years in promotional history for the UFC, specifically from a financial standpoint, as fight fans were treated to some of the best-selling pay-per-views of all time during that time period. The UFC also inked some lucrative deals over the last year or two. However, we

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However, we may not be saying the same about 2017 12 months from now. Many changes are looming not only within the UFC, but within mixed martial arts as a whole and that may cause a change of the tides next year. WME-IMG talent agency purchased the UFC for a whopping $4.2 billion earlier this year, but various issues may now be heading its way.

Let’s take a look at why 2017 may end up being a rough year for the UFC:

Potential Absence of Conor McGregor

The UFC is a star-driven company given that pay-per-view (PPV) is its most prominent source of income, but it seems as if the promotion is dealing with a lack of stars as of late and to make matters worse, its biggest star may be taking some time off to begin the year.

After winning the lightweight title at Nov. 12’s UFC 205, Conor McGregor said that he could potentially be taking a break from action given the fact the he and his longtime girlfriend will welcome their first child. UFC President Dana White has said that the “Notorious” one could be on the sidelines for up to 10 months, although McGregor hasn’t confirmed a specific timeline.

Either way, the brash Irishman has headlined some of the best selling pay-per-views of all-time over the last two years. If does end up taking a break for the majority of 2017, the UFC would feel certainly his absence in the pocketbook, and that’s not something the new owners can afford to do when attempting to repay such a massive loan.

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UFC 207 Countdown Full Video

UFC 207 is set to take place this Friday night (Dec. 30, 2016) live on pay-per-view (PPV) from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event will feature the highly anticipated and long awaited return of former women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey, as she will take on reigning titleholder Amanda Nunes. Rousey hasn’t

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UFC 207 is set to take place this Friday night (Dec. 30, 2016) live on pay-per-view (PPV) from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The main event will feature the highly anticipated and long awaited return of former women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey, as she will take on reigning titleholder Amanda Nunes. Rousey hasn’t competed since being knocked out by Holly Holm in Nov. 2015, while Nunes is coming off of a brutal stoppage victory over ex-champion Miesha Tate.

The co-main event will also feature an intriguing bantamweight title tilt, as 135-pound king Dominick Cruz once again puts his strap on the line against hard hitting contender Cody “No Love” Garbrandt. Cruz is coming off of a dominant decision victory over Urijah Faber, while Garbrandt is coming off of a TKO victory over Takeya Mizugaki.

Take a deeper look into the preparations of these four fighters with the UFC 207 countdown video below courtesy of the UFC:

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Report: Amanda Nunes Sick Leading Up To UFC 207

Reigning UFC women’s bantamweight champion is gearing up for the biggest fight of her life, as she’s slated to make the first defense of her 135-pound against returning ex-champion Ronda Rousey in the main event of Dec. 30’s UFC 207 from Las Vegas. According to a report from MMAFighting.com’s Marc Raimondi, however, Nunes may not

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According to a report from MMAFighting.com’s Marc Raimondi, however, Nunes may not be in top form, as it appears as if she has been suffering from a sickness leading up to the event, although it is expected that she’ll still compete:

Amanda Nunes was supposed to at the UFC 207 media lunch in LA, but UFC said she’s a bit under the weather. Should be fine for fight, though.

— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) December 20, 2016

Nunes has compiled a four fight win streak, which includes victories over Shayna Baszler, Sara McMann, Valentina Shevchenko and former titleholder Miesha Tate, who “Lioness” brutally finished last July.

Rousey, on the other hand, hasn’t competed since Nov. 2015 when she was destroyed by Holly Holm.

Who do you expect to walk away with bantamweight gold when these two titans meet next week?

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