Can Ronda Rousey restore order in the bantamweight division?

“Rowdy” is shunning as many media obligations as is humanly possible in order to focus on her title fight with UFC bantameight champion Amanda Nunés. Rousey has one of the best transition games, and even if it’s Nunes who forces the fight there, it’s only a matter of time before Rousey takes control on the ground.

“One thing you figure out quickly about Ronda is that adversity doesn’t scare her”, Antico said.

What little we knew then. Having previously appeared unbeatable thanks to her trademark armbar maneuver, now many question whether she can again establish her dominance over women’s MMA.

But, for whatever reason, they made sure that the image you saw of Rousey on the countdown show was one that was strong and positive. Taken down in the fifth round proved to be the most costly blunder of Holm’s career. Tate sunk in the rear-naked choke and crowned herself the champion.

Mixed martial arts analyst and former UFC fighter Dan Hardy recently talked about Rousey’s mindset on The MMA Hour (via MMA Fighting). What it didn’t do, mind you, is provide us with a champion whom we expected to carry the torch for too long. I think the UFC would make me do it if [I said], ‘I don’t want to do anything.’ They love Ronda Rousey, what are you gonna do? “She has been through tough times, and she has always found a way to get past it”. It’s where her finish of Tate was started. Amanda Nunes and her girlfriend do laundry on Christmas. But Nunes isn’t too concerned, stating that despite the different build up she believes people will still tune in to see Rousey fight.

Bottom line, the women’s 135-pound division has been one of extreme parity of late as the title has changed hands three times in the last three times it’s been defended.

Nunes is a fierce striker. Nunes comes forward and Ronda can throw her around and submit her.

Ansaroff on Ronda Rousey getting the majority of the promotion for her fight with Nunes: “Amanda doesn’t need that stuff”. Where Holm frustrated Rousey with her footwork and elusiveness, Nunes will be right there for her to find. Holm continued to punch her after the kick, but it was clear that she was already out of the fight.

Nunes is ready to show that she’s the new face of the sport. Cruz (22-1) and Garbrandt (10-0) is equally engaging, Mr. Icasiano said.