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Should Ronda Rousey be the face of women’s MMA?

by Traverse Davies

“Rowdy” Ronda Rousey is named after the exuberant Rowdy Roddy Piper, a former wrestler of the WWE who is well known for his over-the-top meltdowns and quick wit. Like her namesake, Rousey has a lot of the attitude of the WWE. Trash talking and aggression are her stock in trade. This accompanied with her slick arm bar submissions, are the reason she is the Strikeforce 135 lb women’s champion. Because of this, Lorenzo Fertitta is talking about women’s MMA and how impressed he is with this new phenomenon.

Blonde Ambition
Tate vs Rousey: The veteran vs the newcomer

On March 3, 2012 we see veteran female MMA fighter, Meisha Tate square off with newcomer Ronda Rousey. Of course, Rousey has won her previous four professional fights by way of arm bar. She has also accomplished this feat in under one minute in all fights. But, will she be able to pull off this submission against veteran Tate, with a professional career of 12 wins and 2 losses.

A lot of people agreed that former Bantamweight Champion, Sarah Kaufman should have been next in line for a title match against Tate however, Rousey's determination and vocal aggressiveness has skyrocketed her to a title match. Does she deserve it?

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Should Ronda Rousey be the face of women’s MMA? by Traverse Davies “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey is named after the exuberant Rowdy Roddy Piper, a former wrestler of the WWE who is well known for his over-the-top meltdowns . . .

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