Ronda Rousey News

bjpenndotcom - April 13, 2016

Holly Holm, like many, was shocked to find out that the UFC had opted to not book a rematch between herself and Miesha Tate for UFC 200 after their close fight in the co-main event of UFC 196. Holm’s camp accused Tate of declining a rematch with Holm in order to take an easier fight by agreeing to fight Amanda Nunes. Tate’s camp responded by revealing that a rematch with Holm was never on the table.

Russell Ess - April 12, 2016

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. have been featured in a series called “Face 2 Face” by Draft Kings where the two interview one another and give some humorous insight on some of the random things going on in their lives and break down some hypothetical questions. One question that came up was, what animal they identify with the most and “Rowdy” claimed that if she had to be an animal, she would be a dolphin.

bjpenndotcom - April 2, 2016

There has been much antspeculation as to when Ronda Rousey would return to the UFC following her UFC 193 KO loss to Holly Holm at the end of last year. After Miesha Tate submitted Holly Holm in the co-main event of UFC 196 in March, Rousey reportedly told UFC President Dana White that it was time for her to begin training again to make her return to the UFC.

bjpenndotcom - March 25, 2016

Going into UFC 193 in Australia, Ronda Rousey’s confidence was at an all-time high. While many praised Rousey for her confidence, she caught quite a bit of criticism post-fight for what many believed to be overconfidence leading up to the fight. As everyone now knows, Rousey was knocked stiff by a second round head kick from Holm. Rousey spoke to Inside Halton to discuss the loss in a different manner than she has in past interviews:

bjpenndotcom - March 17, 2016

Since re-emerging in the media following her UFC 193 KO loss to Holly Holm, former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has been her upbeat self.

bjpenndotcom - March 16, 2016

Ronda Rousey lost her belt to Holly Holm last November and went on a social media semi-blackout after her loss. She is now making her way back into the limelight with appearances on Saturday Night Live and returning full swing to the internet. She broke her own news via social media that she can again eat apples.

Russell Ess - March 15, 2016

BREAKING: @RondaRousey is "Back biting apples again!"https://t.co/AZd50JYI8p — UNINTERRUPTED (@uninterrupted) March 14, 2016

Chris Taylor - March 12, 2016

UFC bantamweight contender Bryan Caraway believes that current UFC featherweight champion Conor McGregor and former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey receive special privileges from UFC officials. According to “Kid Lightning”, the people who can “pull strings” in the UFC are the promotions president Dana White and current UFC superstars Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey. His words to MMAJunkie:

bjpenndotcom - March 9, 2016

The bookies as of late have had it right in who is the favorite and Rousey comes in big. The fight is not official as of yet but that doesn’t stop the bookies from getting a jump on the action. Miesha Tate is the newly crowned champ and Ronda Rousey just lost the belt to  Holly Holm. Of course Holly Holm lost the belt to Tate last weekend at UFC 196. Currently the odds look like this.

Chris Taylor - March 6, 2016

Miehsa Tate shocked the mixed martial arts world yesterday evening in Las Vegas by submitting Holly Holm in the fifth-round of their co-main event fight at UFC 196. UFC president Dana White sat down with the FOX Sports panel following the UFC 196 event where he stated that he had been in contact with former title holder Ronda Rousey.

bjpenndotcom - March 3, 2016

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bjpenndotcom - March 1, 2016

While Ronda Rousey currently has no fight scheduled, a recent photo of Rousey has many wondering if the former champ is putting on weight in hopes of a fight with Cris Cyborg. After Ronda Rousey lost to Holly Holm at UFC 193, talks of a potential superfight with Invicta FC Champion Cris Cyborg quickly died down.

Russell Ess - February 29, 2016

UFC bantamweight veteran Cat Zingano has not fought since losing to the former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey at UFC 184, which took place back in February of last year. Zingano took to Twitter to reveal on the anniversary of her last fight that a rematch may be in the works against Rousey. Zingano said, “One year ago today, next one TBD sooner than you think!!! @ufc #alphacatzingano #alpha…”

bjpenndotcom - February 26, 2016

https://youtu.be/Qhs9UIxwEww Earlier this year it was announced that former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey would be posing in nothing but body paint for the 2016 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

bjpenndotcom - February 25, 2016

Holly Holm may be undefeated in MMA, but Ronda Rousey plans on being the first woman to defeat the champ, much like Holm was the first woman to defeat Rousey. While the UFC brass wanted Holm and Rousey to have their highly anticipated rematch at UFC 200, Rousey’s busy film schedule won’t give her enough time to prepare for a fight at UFC 200.

bjpenndotcom - February 25, 2016

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey revealed recently on The Ellen Degeneres Show that after her UFC 193 KO loss to Holly Holm she briefly had suicidal thoughts. After Rousey made the statement, many members of the combat sports community poured out their support for Rousey, revealing they know the devastation after a loss.

bjpenndotcom - February 19, 2016

Ronda Rousey’s UFC 193 KO loss` to Holly Holm was arguably the biggest fall from grace for a champion in the history of MMA. Rousey’s dominance over the UFC women’s bantamweight division made ‘Rowdy’ appear invincible for several fights until she stepped into the Octagon with Holly Holm.

Russell Ess - February 19, 2016

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has been a bit of recluse since losing for the first time in her professional MMA career. The UFC fighter turned pop icon feels like every eye and ear is ready to decipher everything she says or does and twist it into something completely different. Rousey spoke with MMA Junkie recently on her absence from the public eye and media spotlight.