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11.15.2015 | 5:16 PM ET
She also seemed already exhausted when she went back to her corner after the first round, just like Velasquez did against Werdum, except she didn't have elevation to use as an excuse.
I've trained a little Muay Thai & BJJ but never fought competitively or had to cut weight for a fight so excuse my ignorance here but... Does cutting weight make you 'gurn'? (clenched teeth, involuntary jaw movement, pulling weird faces)
I'm assuming that there's a good chance it probably does but would like some input from anyone who has been in this position and experienced a tough weight cut.
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11.15.2015 | 11:50 PM ET
Rousey can usually wade in and **** a girl up, this time every time she got close she was hit and her target moved, when she managed to clinch, Holly dumped her on her ass or shook her off and moved, when she finally got into armbar position, Holly defended and moved out of there. That kind of **** along with her literally rushing after a moving target for 5 minutes will tire you out.
* Edited at 11.16.2015, 12:15 AM ET *
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11.15.2015 | 11:51 PM ET
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11.15.2015 | 11:58 PM ET
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11.16.2015 | 5:43 AM ET
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11.16.2015 | 7:43 AM ET
Agree with with all points made tho & wasn't trying to take anything away from Holm, she fought the perfect fight & exposed Rousey's weaknesses effectively, her game plan was Ronda's Kryptonite & I'm sure having a guy like Winklejohn behind you since the beginning, along with Greg Jackson for the last few years as well is why she is such a great fighter & had the perfect game plan on the night.
I still think something wasn't quite right with Rousey, I guess the pressure has got to her & the cut probably didn't help but like Yoss said Holm did an excellent job of making her rush around the cage for 5 minutes non stop which was probably why she looked exhausted going into the second.
Looks like regardless of if Rousey was at 100% or not there's a good chance Holm would have still beat her anyway.
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11.16.2015 | 10:23 AM ET
Jason Floyd tweet'd after weigh-ins to not be surprised if something comes out of the Rousey camp if she loses the fight.....
Regardless if something does come out, I don't see Ronda winning the fight. Holly's movement is amazing and she has a nice little kryptonite for Ronda.... Robin Black did a nice youtube video basically explain how Holly has been practicing her game plan for the fight since she came to the UFC.
Sorry guys, I'd post links but a) I'm lazy and b) I'm on my work computer and they won't let me.
11.16.2015 | 10:55 AM ET
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11.16.2015 | 11:34 AM ET
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11.16.2015 | 12:01 PM ET
But she looked thin as hell and ready for stripped pajamas.
Holm looked cut up and healthy.
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11.16.2015 | 12:33 PM ET
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11.16.2015 | 12:38 PM ET
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11.16.2015 | 1:04 PM ET
A guy hates to analyze every little detail but I watched the stare downs at the press conference "down under" and Rousey was breathing extremely heavy.... I've never noticed it before. Meanwhile, HH stayed extremely calm and her demeanor never changed. I was a little worried as she looked really nervous walking out and getting into the octagon, but after that it was smooth sailing.
Really impressed by Holly. She went from a couple rather boring fights to the best performance of her life to date.
11.16.2015 | 2:14 PM ET
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/11/16/9740872/ufc-193-rousey-vs-holm-sober-play-by-play-bad-coach-wasnt-rondas-only-failure-analysis
Also the Firas Zahabi breakdown explains how Holm effectively countered any of Rousey's grappling attempts.
I still think something didn't seem right with Ronda tho, she seemed to completely lack any composure at both the weigh ins and in the cage.. But then again it's not like we've seen Ronda really tested until now so it could just be that Holm exposed her.
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11.16.2015 | 5:54 PM ET
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11.18.2015 | 8:05 AM ET
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