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I've said for a while now, Holm has the BEST SKILLSET to take on Rousey. That's not to say she'll win, I think it's too early for this match...but her evasiveness, footwork and hands give her an ability to control distance are the abilities I've been dying to see Ronda deal with. This is a unique test for her and who knows how her gas tank would hold up if she didn't grab Holly early on (which is a lot harder than she gets credit for). I'm expecting a Bethe Correia type odds line and I'll risk the money on a bet because I think Holm has a better shot than she'll be given by the masses. She could get smoked though, I wish she got another two fights before this...one vs a grinder and one vs a top 5'er.
 

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Yeah I'm hearing cyborg vs Tate catch weight at 140lbs end of the year. This was the word from back before the Beth fight. All this seems like smoke and mirrors. That Cyborg fight will happen before or around memorial/Independence Day of next year idk if Tate gets one last shot but this is def Ronda's last 3-4 fights.

:patrice: Holm's best arsenal and the best way to beat Ronda is her hands. But Holm's moves way too slow and I feel like Ronda would Zangief her way into a judo clinch and it would be a wrap.
 
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Yeah I'm hearing cyborg vs Tate catch weight at 140lbs all this seems like smoke and mirrors. That Cyborg fight will happen before or around memorial/Independence Day of next year idk if Tate gets one last shot but this is def Romda's last 3-4 fights.
For argument sake Tate doesn't "deserve" another shot right now :manny:
 

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For argument sake Tate doesn't "deserve" another shot right now :manny:

I wouldn't necessarily say that but we are all tired of the silly rematches and vey rarely is a 3rd match ever warranted with the way UFC matches opponents up. Tate is still the best match up for Ronda it's just no one believes she will win.
 
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