Ronda Rousey News

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 23, 2016

Late Tuesday afternoon it was revealed that a bill was passed by New York assembly that saw a bill legalizing MMA passed. The bill now moves to the desk of Governor Andrew Cuomo, who in the past has expressed his interest in signing the bill. This is a big win for the sport of MMA, and for ZUFFA, who has been trying to hold an event at the famed Madison Square Garden for quite some time now.

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.

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:

Chris Taylor - March 12, 2016

UFC bantamweight contender Bryan Caraway does not believe former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey should receive an immediate title shot when she returns to the UFC octagon. According to “Kid Lightning”, it is not fair to have Rousey fight for the title while coming off of a loss, when other girls like Amanda Nunes have put together solid win streaks of their own:

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 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.

bjpenndotcom - March 1, 2016

Mixed martial arts champion #RondaRousey admits suffering serious depression after being knocked out last year https://t.co/9SvnXQ8KjM — 7 News Perth (@7NewsPerth) February 28, 2016

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

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 20, 2016

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3tb6ur_ronda-rousey-motion-capture-shooting-for-ea-ufc-2-video-game_fun One of the most highly anticipated game for MMA fans around the world gaming on PS4 and Xbox One consoles is EA Sports UFC 2 ready to release March 15th.

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.

bjpenndotcom - February 19, 2016

While Ronda Rousey has stated several times since her UFC 193 KO loss to Holly Holm that she would be returning to the Octagon for a rematch with Holm after filming several movies, the former champ has been surprisingly happy away from fighting. While the UFC brass wanted to see Holm vs. Rousey II at UFC 200 in July, the former champ’s filming schedule won’t give her enough time to prepare for a fight at UFC 200.

Russell Ess - February 19, 2016

Fans and critics seem to know Ronda Rousey better than she knows herself, at times. The former UFC women’s bantamweight champion posted a photo from her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to her Instagram account. Some fans and critics made a few comments that Rousey looked like she had gotten skinnier.