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Can Ronda Beat Cyborg...

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#1 ·
Ronda overwhelms her opponents and powers through her takedown and submission. She's strong and she's got crisp technique.

But Cyborg is even stronger. I've seen her deadlift 225+ pounds at least. Incredibly feckin strong.

I see Ronda coming out charging with Cyborg engaging right away by circling away and landing a barrage of shots eventually disorienting Ronda. Eventually Ronda might get wobbled. Now that's the turning point. Will Cyborg finish or get caught in an armbar. The fact that she's so strong she might be able to power out of it.

Cyborg fights like Wanderlei with that Chute Box mentality (killer instinct) as does Ronda, but she hits hard.

I'm going to have to say that Cyborg should take it.

This fight needs to happen either at 135, 145 or at 140.

These two are too far ahead of the pack skill wise and strength wise. It's pretty evident with the last two match ups. In the UFC you rarely see a blitz like that in a championship fight these days with the exception of JDS vs Cain.
 
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#4 ·
Cocky or not, she's clean and fights fair. I'd pay to see her whoop up on a roided up cheat of a shemale any day of the week.

Personal opinions aside, it's an interesting fight. I think that if anyone can beat Cyborg, it's Rousey. I'd give her the best chance of all current female competitors.
 
#6 ·
Not looking to argue here as Im actually curious about something.

I know you are a Chael fan, so what is the difference between Chael and this guy?
Is it because Chael asked to use a substance before and this guy didnt?

Are they different substances? Cyborg's is worst that the TRT stuff?

I dont follow the TRT trend that is happening so I want to hear your take since you like one guy but not the other.

thanks
 
#5 ·
That fight is coming our way with the smacktalk hype and the hugeness of the fight they can't get with any other woman fighter not named Gina. But no way do I see the Cyborg at 135 after what she looked like 10 lbs over that, but that is all on her with that one. Halfway in between would be just as good as 145 for the fight since neither would be title related. Am I wrong?
 
#7 ·
Judo is about trumping size and strength with skill and leverage.

I don't think Cyborg should want anything to do with Rousey in the clinch or on the ground. Even taking into account her bjj, its probably not worth the risk.

All she really needs to do is kickbox her way to a KO or Decision Iceman style.

I think Ronda has a good chance at taking Cyborg down and beating her. I still think the odds are Cyborg can defend the TD a enough times and get some big shots off and win.

I'm rooting for Rousey.
 
#11 ·
Remember watching that video among others showing her abnormal strength.

That's what I'm trying to say. Ronda is toned and has crisp technique. Cyborg has serrated muscles like a SHE-HULK and excels in all facets of the game. She should be strong enough to repel a takedown, push off from the clinch or scramble and power out of an attempted submission. She's gonna push the pace to the extreme and I'm not sure Ronda can withstand three to five rounds without getting that takedown.

Ronda really reminds me of Toquino and even Codie. She excels at one submission and probably a few others we havn't seen. She's great, but the fact that she always relies on that one single move (six in a row) may show some insecurities.

All in all it's good to have Ronda cuz Cyborg was blitzing everybody before.

There can only be one!
 
#10 ·
I've seen it. If Ronda gets top position, I have no doubt she'll snap Cyborgs arm. The best defense for a armbar is not to get put in one and if Cyborg get put in one by Ronda that's a wrap IMO.
Watch the video I just posted, Tito Ortiz has her in a triangle and she picks him up and slams him.

She's very, very strong and she's a black belt in BJJ. I think this one goes to decision. FOTY candidate for sure.
 
#13 ·
A. She wont be on PED's
B. She will need to cut a bit of weight and that's a lot harder for a women.

I think she should be able to fight off the TD and win but Ronda wont be working at half speed like Tito was.

Some may think she can defend the armbar once Ronda has it locked in, I think that's low percentage.
 
#14 ·
Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see Rousey beat Cyborg...but Cyborg would batter her Jan "Cuddles" Finney-style while we all uncomfortably wish we could look away.

Rousey is very tough lady. So is Tate. But Cyborg is a grown man, extremely skilled in all facets of MMA. Rousey eats an uppercut, knee, or something else devastating on the way in, then turtles up.
 
#19 ·
Everybody knows that she won her first six pro fights by arm bar, but did you guys know that she won her first three amateur fights the same way. I just found out right now.

I'm not sure what to think of this. It shows her mindstate is all about winning with the least amount of resistance. Problem is you all know what's going to happen eventually.

Pretty amazing stats though.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronda_Rousey
 
#21 ·
she can try and get the fight to the ground, but she won't have the strength advantage to keep Cyborg down, I say Cyborg avoids the takedown and tests Ronda's chin. Ronda is an awesome fighter, but she isn't formidable. Cyborg is formidable, and has a superior ground game to any of Rouseys opponents to this date.
 
#23 ·
I don't think Cyborg should be allowed to fight Ronda, she should move to the UFC and fight Frankie Edgar when he goes down to 145! Ronda should come to my house and we can have a wrestle, i wouldn't mind her wrapping her legs around my face - so long as she doesn't break my arm!
Seriously though, it's really hard to call because we haven't seen enough of Ronda displaying other aspects of her game to know how she will cope if she can't take Cyborg down early or how she'll cope if Cyborg starts attacking her legs with kicks. I would like to see Ronda arm-bar Cyborg too, within a minute, it would be unbelievable and slightly hilarious. Who the hell would they give her then?
 
#25 ·
Lolz! Honestly I think Cyborg can beat some of the 145 out there. She fights like a dude literally. Females tend to plod along and are just a lot slower in general. I wonder who wins in domestic situations between the cyborgs...lolz! :eek:
 
#29 ·
I like Ronda, but when she was yelling off the top of her lungs about meeting Cyborg in the parking lot I kinda rolled my eyes there. Heat of the moment I'm sure, but she is one brash dudette that's for sure. Picking a bone against she-hulk with ripped up veins popping out of her muscular figure is a tall order. I like it though. Eddie Bravo said this fight could do big PPVs. I think he's on to something.
 
#31 ·
I honestly don't see what's to like about her personality and why she has such a huge fan base.

She talks and acts like a guy, mean mugs the camera (cringe), and her house is an absolute mess.

Skills wise, she's obviously good, but I think her 1st round sub wins says more about the terrible talent level of the womens division on the whole, rather than her being a really good fighter. The rest of the women just suck.
 
#34 ·
Cyborg better not use that plum cause if she does Rhonda is gonna step over leg and flip her ass.

I'm picking Cyborg to win by strikes before the end of the third regardless.
 
#37 ·
Simply because many Rhondas spell it with an H.

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#39 ·
The more I think about it, the less I can see this fight happening. It's like WMMA's version of Pacquaio/Mayweather (ok, that may be a bit of a stretch, but you know what I mean). It'll be talked about, but won't come around. If it took place at 135, then Cyborg would need a feeler fight just to get used to the weight/size difference, then go on to decimate Rousey.

But it'll never come around.
 
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