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11/16/12 2:09 PM

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Ronda Rousey ‏@RondaRousey
Okay I admit it...I'm officially a @ufc fighter :) SO excited! Can't wait to debut! Let @danawhite know who you want my 1st opponent to be!

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UFC President Dana White confirmed the UFC deal, which is the first for a female fighter, today while a guest on "The Jim Rome Show" ahead of Saturday's UFC 154 event.

"Yes, it's official," White said. "Ronda Rousey did sign with the UFC.

"... She has the whole package. ... This girl is nasty. She might be beautiful on the outside, but she's a Diaz brother on the inside. She's a real fighter and real talented. She has the credentials and the pedigree. And she has the 'it' factor. I think she's going to be a big superstar."

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crowbar 326 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 34632	You have ignored this user.

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Wasa-B 46 Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 42053	I rike it. Guess it will depend on how often they can find opponents but at least its a progressive expansion in more ways than one. Also brings stuff back to vs in some ways. Wonder if they are looking at Mega Megu as well. She's not as flashy as Honda but probably the female WMMA fighter to be on top the longest. You have ignored this user.

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top women. only coenen rondas weight...

Rank	↑ ↓	Fighter (Division)	Record	Points
1		Ronda Rousey (135) Listed Since: 3/04/2012	6-0-0	148
2		Jessica Penne (105) Listed Since: 4/29/2012	10-1-0	142
3		Jessica Aguilar (115) Listed Since: 5/20/2012	14-4-0	133
4		Ayaka Hamasaki (115) Listed Since: 12/18/2011	8-0-0	103
5		Marloes Coenen (145+) Listed Since: 4/29/2012	20-5-0	96

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nomoRomophobia 1228 Member Since: 10/14/10 Posts: 8004	Honda by Harmbar You have ignored this user.

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Morgz 117 Member Since: 5/9/06 Posts: 12609	Sara McMann needs a few more fights...but is currently 6-0, is also an Olympic medalist (wrestling) and may one day have what it takes to give Rhonda a great fight. She fights at 135 also. You have ignored this user.

11/16/12 2:35 PM

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I dont understand this move, Honda's skills are so far above all the rest of the woman in her weight class. Who is she going to fight? Cyborg can't/wont come down. Sarah Mcmann (which may be her only opponent with the skills to beat her) looked terrible against Shyna Baszler. Tate, Kauffman, Coenen will never get to be on Honda's level even if they "trane UFC" for the rest of there lives, they don't even have a puncher chance... I foresee Honda crushing cans in the near future; but hey, it will make money for Dana.
Im not against women's MMA as long as it's exciting and the opponents are within skill level.

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GayGuardMooseSaucy 279 Member Since: 2/4/11 Posts: 8510	Shitty move but at least this means SF is deal is over. You have ignored this user.

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kinson Member Since: 2/9/12 Posts: 901	Historic. You have ignored this user.

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mcq 3 Member Since: 8/1/09 Posts: 921	TomLowe - now all she needs is for the UFC to sign her an opponent! You have ignored this user.

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Just_Scrap 41 Member Since: 8/23/12 Posts: 59	They'll give her a couple of fights to introduce her to casual UFC fans then Dana makes the Cyborg fight happen. It's the biggest women's fight possible... There's no way it doesn't happen. You have ignored this user.

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Daverr Member Since: 12/7/10 Posts: 3921	if she was a diaz bro inside, she would have no prob fighting cyborg, so bad comparision You have ignored this user.

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JerodR 41 Member Since: 12/17/07 Posts: 2410	If Rousey continues to be as dominant as she is currently that is not a bad thing. The question of who is she going to fight is the same question that used to be said of Fedor, Anderson Silva, GSP, and others. That is not a bad problem to have and will bring in serious dollars. You have ignored this user.

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I personally don't think the Cyborg fight with Rhonda will even be close at this point. Rhonda's striking is improving every time we see her...and her striking only needs to be good enough to get her in a clinch. Once that happens, Cyborg will be taken down, and submitted. We've all seen Cyborg on the ground with Gina and with Marloes-- neither of them have anywhere near the devistating ground game that Rhonda has. Yes, the Cyborg fight is the biggest women's fight that can happen, but I think Rhonda breezes through her, and after that, there will be Sara McMann.

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ranier wolfcastle -
top women. only coenen rondas weight...

Rank ↑ ↓ Fighter  (Division) Record Points

1 Ronda Rousey   (135)
Listed Since: 3/04/2012 6-0-0
148

2 Jessica Penne   (105)
Listed Since: 4/29/2012 10-1-0
142

3 Jessica Aguilar   (115)
Listed Since: 5/20/2012 14-4-0
133

4 Ayaka Hamasaki   (115)
Listed Since: 12/18/2011 8-0-0
103

5 Marloes Coenen   (145+)
Listed Since: 4/29/2012 20-5-0
96

Anyone see the Aguilar/Fujii fight?

Fujii's 25-2 is not enough to get her in the top 5? Could be a good sign of the growth or questionable ranking.

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Pancake Syrup 90 Member Since: 8/7/12 Posts: 2189	Anyone find it weird that Dana is holding his zipper while wearing the Ronda Rousey espn nude shirt? You have ignored this user.

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danneykmma 10 Member Since: 9/4/11 Posts: 335	The first time a fight gets cancelled because someone gets their period....jk I love rhonda. I hope she does well. You have ignored this user.

11/16/12 4:27 PM

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Morgz -
I personally don't think the Cyborg fight with Rhonda will even be close at this point. Rhonda's striking is improving every time we see her...and her striking only needs to be good enough to get her in a clinch. Once that happens, Cyborg will be taken down, and submitted. We've all seen Cyborg on the ground with Gina and with Marloes-- neither of them have anywhere near the devistating ground game that Rhonda has. Yes, the Cyborg fight is the biggest women's fight that can happen, but I think Rhonda breezes through her, and after that, there will be Sara McMann.

Ronda was mounted by Charmaine Tweet, a kickboxer with ZERO ground experience.

Against Marloes, Cyborg NEVER was down, but g'n'ping her from the top.

The only time Cyborg was mounted was against Gina, and that was over 3 years ago, because she tried to suplex her twice and failed.

Plus, there is NOTHING indicating that Ronda is close to Cyborg in terms of striking. And clinching against her might lead Ronda to being kneeled in the face. I assure you Ronda won't muscle her around as she's been doing with others.

That's why this is a great fight. No one knows how it will go.

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56sav Member Since: 3/10/04 Posts: 760	Alright, another one of those fights you can just ignore the TV and go take a piss, have a smoke, or do whatever it is you like to do when a boring fight is on. You have ignored this user.

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DanCrase 18 Member Since: 9/28/02 Posts: 2160	Ronda is nowhere near Cyborg in terms of striking, however the clinch could go either way, depending on who initiates it. Interesting. You have ignored this user.

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Fernando Alonso 207 Member Since: 2/8/09 Posts: 8359	56sav - Alright, another one of those fights you can just ignore the TV and go take a piss, have a smoke, or do whatever it is you like to do when a boring fight is on. Err Ronda isn't boring. Her fights might be quick, but far from boring. You have ignored this user.

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HeHitsMeBecauseHeLovesMe 150 Member Since: 8/6/06 Posts: 7730	Daverr - if she was a diaz bro inside, she would have no prob fighting cyborg, so bad comparision Right, just like how nick was so eager to move up in weight to fight Mayhem. You have ignored this user.

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