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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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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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Ex-UFC Champion Says Ronda Rousey ‘Folded’

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will finally maker her long awaited return at Dec. 30’s UFC 207 from Las Vegas, as she’s slated to take on reigning 135-pound titleholder Amanda Nunes. Rousey hasn’t competed since Nov. 2015’s UFC 193 where she suffered a brutal knockout loss to Holly Holm. Rousey seems to be

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Rousey seems to be hell bent on winning back her title, although former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell, who recently spoke on the situation, feels as if she should’ve considered a tune up bout of sorts:

“It’s hard for her at her stature to come back at a smaller fight,” Liddell told TMZ Sports. “But (as a coach), I would’ve gotten her a warm-up fight, just to get mentally back in the game. Amanda Nunes is a tough, tough opponent. If you want to come back, that’s the one to come back and show you’re back.”

After ruling her division for so long, it was shocking to see Rousey to surrender her title, so it’s not surprising that she was only interested in returning for revenge, although Liddell questions where she is at mentally. Comparing her to another champion who brutally lost his title last year, the “Iceman” said that Rousey ‘folded’:

“A guy like Aldo gets knocked out, he wanted to fight that day. He wanted a shot at (McGregor) that day. That’s a fighter. That’s a guy that’s got it together up here (mentally). ‘I made a mistake, I know what I did, I want to win now.’”

“She folded,” Liddell said of Rousey. “I don’t know what happened.”

Do you agree with Liddell’s assessment of the “Rowdy” one?

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Ronda Rousey: I Might Cry Before, But I’m All Business On Fight Night

Former queen of the bantamweights Ronda Rousey is coming back on December 30, as she takes on current champion Amanda Nunes at UFC 207. Sitting out for a year following her crushing loss to Holly Holm, Rousey faces not only a dangerous new champion, but also many inner demons. Having faced deep depression following her

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With a loss against ‘The Lioness,’ Rousey could well retire from her illustrious fighting career. Already putting her fighting future in question, ‘Rowdy’ recently revealed her retirement is imminent, win or lose at UFC 207.

Warrior Code

In her recent UFC on FOX segment called ‘Warrior Code,’ Ronda Rousey discussed a number of subjects ahead of UFC 207. From her nerves before fight night, to sacrifice and fame, ‘Rowdy’ revealed all in this in-depth interview:

“I feel most nervous two weeks before a fight, I call it ‘two week-itus.’ It’s when I feel the most emotional, my body is the most broken down, and I literally will cry over spilt milk. By the time I actually walk out, I’m tired of being nervous, so I just do what I need to do.”

“I don’t really think of the things I give up for my fights as a sacrifice. I’m happy to devote six weeks straight just to training, and to be moving around in a body that’s the most finely tuned fighting machine in the world. I feel like the biggest sacrifices have been made long before now, so I’m happy to embrace it.”

“Everyone Has Reasons To Fight”

“I try not to call myself famous or think about it too much, because I’m scared of it. I’m really scared to lose my reference on reality. If you are socially unhealthy then you’ll be mentally unhealthy, so I’m trying to remain socially healthy so I don’t lose my reference on what’s real.”

“It’s a human sport, there’s an instinct in every person on this planet to fight, at any age. Everyone has a reason to fight. You have to have the personality to fight, and you can’t learn personality, you just have it. Fighters are born, and I was born a fighter.”

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Seven UFC Rematches That Need To Happen

In the UFC, especially in high-level championship bouts, the stakes are enormous, and the outcomes are unpredictable. Whether it be a major upset, a controversial decision, or a five-round instant classic, fight fans are often left wanting more, and because of that, rematches are so often demanded, although they aren’t always delivered upon. Let’s take

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Let’s take a look at seven UFC rematches that simply need to take place:

1) Conor McGregor vs. Jose Aldo II

The fighting future of reigning UFC featherweight and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor is cloudier than ever, and not only because it’s unclear which title he’ll defend next, but also because he has a baby on the way.

McGregor most recently won the lightweight title, and although he’s keen on keeping both straps, some have predicted that he’ll never defend his 145-pound title again, which would be a shame, as a must see rematch awaits at featherweight.

The “Notorious” one took on former longtime champion Jose Aldo, who at the time was the only featherweight titleholder in the promotion’s history, last December. After months and months of build up, McGregor slept Aldo in just 13-seconds with a vicious left hand.

While the result was as decisive as it gets, fans were left with an odd feeling as they were expecting a war. The only way to silence the crowd is to run it back again.

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Quote: Ronda Rousey Is The Worst Public Female Image

Former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey is set to make her long awaited return to the Octagon when she meets current titleholder Amanda Nunes in the main event of Dec. 30’s UFC 207 – that is if the “Rowdy” one makes it to the cage, which former boxing champion Christy Martin isn’t sold on. Rousey

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Rousey hasn’t competed since suffering a brutal knockout loss to Holly Holm at Nov. 2015’s UFC 193, and Martin feels as if she is the ‘worst public female image’, also taking a shot at Holm in a recent interview with Fight Hype:

“We will see if it happens. I would give anything if I were 10 years younger just to show her. I mean, are you kidding me? Holly Holm knocks you out? Holly Holm punches like a feather. Ronda Rousey, to me, is the worst public female image that we could ever have out there. Simply because she can not sit here and have an interview with you without cursing word after word after word. I mean, come on, we are out here to set an example for women, young women, young girls; for people in general. Talk like you are intelligent. When you have to use every other word with “f” this and “f” that, that shouts your lack of intelligence and your lack of vocabulary. Not only did she get her shit knocked out by a non-puncher, she’s a poor example for a person. I don’t think we will ever see her on December 30th unless Dana White has some serious contract on her that she can’t do anything else, including movies, commercials and so on unless she gets back in the ring. We will never see her in the ring again.”

Rousey has said that UFC 207 will mark one of the last fights of her career, so it’s likely that we won’t see much more of her, but do you see her making the walk at UFC 207, or do you agree with Martin?

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