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  • Ronda Rousey (c)

    Votes: 40 76.9%
  • Liz Carmouche

    Votes: 10 19.2%
  • Draw

    Votes: 2 3.8%

***OFFICIAL*** Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche Thread

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#1 ·
Women's Bantamweight bout: 135 pounds
Five round fight for the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship

 
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#10 ·
Ill go out on the limb and say Rousey by armbar in the 1st Round.

I really cant believe that they didnt try to stack this card. Hardcore fans may like these fights. But honestly all I objectively see are either no names or mismatches that are going to have 1 sided beatdowns all across the card. The new ranking systems make it look worse, almost no ranked fighters on this card and the ones that are ranked in Top 10 are fighting unranked fighters. They really are banking that Rousey will pull out Jon Jones like PPV numbers. Silva vs Stann Japan Card is WAY more stacked and that one is on Fuel TV....
 
#18 ·
Are we just ignoring octagon jitters for her then? There's no way that she'd be too apprehensive, fighting on the biggest stage of them all? Certainly the biggest fight of her largely untested career. I think nerves will play a much larger role in this fight than people are anticipating.

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#19 ·
My question is will she really go out and do an arm bar again even though she's won every fight in that fashion. I'm just thinkin', what if she can't get it. What will she resort to. The only other fighter who won in that sort of fashion was Ken Shamrock and Palhares. Each having their go to submission moves.

That would be sick though if she retired with an undefeated record with all arm bars.

*Note* The reason why I say Cyborg would win is because she would be strong enough to power out if not slam her. It's too bad we gotta wait two years most likely now.
 
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#20 ·
We already seen Ronda not get the armbar. Everyone forgets Tate got thrown and armbared just like everyone else in the opening minute and she got out. Ronda didn't even sweat it she threw her again opened her up with some ground and pound and then finished. So it's not like Ronda has never had to go past her first option.

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#31 ·
Nothing about Liz's game says she won't eventually catch an armbar. The striker's chance isn't the same with women, they don't have flash KO ability. Maybe 145lbs Cyborg did, but not Liz. I think it ultimately ends in an armbar, no matter how many TD's get stuffed in the early min/rounds.
 
#32 ·
I kind of hope Rousey wins by something other than an arm bar. I like to see versatility in peoples finishing ability.

Actually just watched the finish to Tate vs. Rousey. I had both hands on my head watching that. What was Tate thinking when not wanting to tap to that sooner? When pride turns into stupidity.. Almost brings the phrase "____ is gonna take a limb home with him/her.) to a whole different level. About as graphic as when Corey Hill broke his leg.

Anyways, I see Rousey winning this.
 
#33 ·
I voted for Rhonda, and that's my prediction, but as far as the future of the division and women's MMA. Honestly, the best thing that could happen for the UFC would be to have an eventful fight that is close and exciting with one girl picking up a shocking win in the championship rounds. If Rhonda continues to dominate, people will view the women's ranks the same way the ignorantly say the MW division is weak.
 
#35 ·
...LOL! Brutal poll! It's pretty obvious. Ronda will most likely come out blazing getting Liz in a bad position and whooooop! There goes Liz on a nasty toss. What's scarier is that Ronda is getting better very fast. I said once her striking gets tighter she may become unbeatable for a while. Bro---you rock her she's just gonna clinch with you, gain position in a blink and toss yer ass to the ground and grapple you until she takes something home. How long has Ronda been tossin' dudes? Since Liz is a striker and Ronda is getting tighter on her striking, there could be some nice exchanges...

...BIG THX TO LIZ FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY....3 TOURS IN IRAQ...AND A MARINE...best of luck for her up coming fight...
 
#36 ·
Havn't seen any of Liz' fights or simply can't remember. Not going to even bother to say who wins or not. Just want it to see it go past one round at least. If Ronda pulls out another sub within a few minutes not sure if people (the masses) will be satisfied.

Give us a competitive fight also for the sake of Liz. I mean man, after all that and she loses...that would kinda suck for anybody.

Any bets if Cyborg will be at ringside. Cuz I remember Tito said he got front row tickets...haha!
 
#37 ·
Only really interested in the fact that I think Liz can do one thing Rhonda's past opponents couldn't and that is match Rousey physically. Strength wise Liz may even have an advantage, lets not forget even as raw as she was at the time she gave Marloes Coenen a hell of a fight. I remember watching it thinking that when this girls skill catches up to her body she is gonna be something. She looked like an animal. I am not convinced she has a chance of beating Rhonda but I think she has as good of a chance as any woman in MMA today.
 
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