Sorry Meisha... Holm gets next vs Rousey (Jan 2nd)
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While I agree with most on here probably and say Holm isn't ready, I am more interested in this matchup than Tate/Rousey 3 because I just don't see Tate/Rousey 3 going a different route...while Tate did look good in her last fight I think Rousye looked better if thats possible to do in 34 seconds
While improved, Ronda's striking is a bit overrated. Holly could KO her, if she can create distance.
I'm baffled at how the division hasn't learned that some good front and oblique kicks will keep Ronda at a distance. She almost always clinches before she tries for takedowns. And she doesn't check kicks consistently. There's a way to stop these judo throws and its called DISTANCE. If Holly used kicks and then jabs, with a little bit of careful "in and out" bodywork, she could really jack Ronda up. But, if she decides to get in close LIKE EVERYONE BEFORE HER, she'll get her *** beat. Unless her inside boxing power is so strong that Ronda can think quick enough to trip or throw her.
Whatever. I do not want to watch Meisha fight Ronda again. I wouldn't pay for that.
cmvideo75 said:
OMG Holm is nowhere near ready for Ronda. At least Meisha could give us a round. I have no interest in this fight at all. Holm is way overhyped.
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I'm less interested in Rousey vs Tate III, at least this is something different. Tate has 0 chances and Holm too, but like I said, it's something different.
Man, UFC in total "I don't give a sh!t" mode with their title fight bookings for the latter part of the year. But seriously, I wish Holm woulda gotten atleast one more fight in before getting the title shot. Preferably against someone like Zingano or Kaufman. Alexis Davis woulda been perfect pre-title fight test for Holm. Oh well...
HOLY s---!
Well she is not ready but whatever. Holms biggest problem is the stress she is just b4 the fight and facing Ronda it can get overwhelming. Anyway Holy does have a chance. She is in a good gym that finds a way to create distance and also they can improvise Ronda better then any other girl sparring partners I'm sure of it. So actually this can be a 2 round fight.
CardioKing said:
While improved, Ronda's striking is a bit overrated. Holly could KO her, if she can create distance.
I'm baffled at how the division hasn't learned that some good front and oblique kicks will keep Ronda at a distance. She almost always clinches before she tries for takedowns. And she doesn't check kicks consistently. There's a way to stop these judo throws and its called DISTANCE. If Holly used kicks and then jabs, with a little bit of careful "in and out" bodywork, she could really jack Ronda up. But, if she decides to get in close LIKE EVERYONE BEFORE HER, she'll get her *** beat. Unless her inside boxing power is so strong that Ronda can think quick enough to trip or throw her.
Whatever. I do not want to watch Meisha fight Ronda again. I wouldn't pay for that.
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It's probably the fact that, most of the women at 135lbs don't come from a striking background or have a striking style where the clinch is often utilized, for example Zingano's muay thai style of striking. Unfortunately for them that plays directly into Ronda's strengths.
The fact that Holm's trains at Jackson's makes this fight quite interesting to me because he strikes me as someone who would have taken the time to really look at some of the openings Rousey leaves. Not saying she'll win but I'd at least anticipate a slightly more competitive match-up.
Didn't want Tate 3.. Or this.. In all reality RR is the one Champ who is to active. She needs to take some time off and let the division bring out some contender's. To all this who think Holm is a challenge.. You f---ing crazy. In a boxing match, sure... But in this fight, Holm doesn't last three minutes.