“I wasn’t there cognitively,” Ronda Rousey admits dealing with CONCUSSION before UFC 193 loss to Holly Holm
Ronda Rousey makes serious admission about her health leading up to the fight against Holly Holm.
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Ronda Rousey claims concussion was the reason for her UFC 193 loss (via Imago)
Ronda Rousey is one of the most recognized names in UFC history. She made way for the growth of women’s MMA and shone a spotlight on it. Rousey recently made a startling admission about her health leading into the UFC 193 fight in 2015 against Holly Holm.
Rousey revealed in a recent interview that she dealt with a concussion before the bout. She blamed the loss to Holly Holm on this. Rousey went on to explain that the cumulative effect of past head injuries had taken a toll on her cognitive abilities.
I literally came into that fight concussed from slipping down some stairs already after all these years of concussions. I had an absolutely terrible weight cut, which means you have less fluid in your brain to protect it. I was out on my feet for the entire fight. I was trying to make it look like I wasn’t hurt, but I wasn’t there cognitively. Just from that one fight, everybody felt like, ‘Oh she’s a fraud.’Ronda Rousey via Valeria Lipovetsky YT channel
Rousey attributed her struggles during the fight to her inability to think clearly and judge distances accurately. Despite her impressive accomplishments, Rousey felt her legacy was unfairly tarnished after the loss to Holm. Over the years, fans believe Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko stand above Rousey in the women’s GOAT debate. Nevertheless, she will remain a top-five or top-ten fighter forever.
Ronda Rousey lifted the curtain on fighters’ hidden battles with repeated head trauma. Her struggle was notable. Safety must take top priority in combat sports. Preventative steps are needed to stop and handle concussions. These discussions go on as Rousey bravely shared the risks athletes encounter.
Analysis of Ronda Rousey vs. Holly Holm at UFC 193
The UFC 193 main event was a huge surprise win. Rousey was unstoppable as women’s bantamweight champion. She faced superb boxer Holly Holm. In round one, Holm showed amazing footwork and defense moves. Rousey’s typical rushes and clinch attempts didn’t connect at all.
Rousey did manage to score a hip toss and attempt an armbar. However, Holm remained composed and skillfully avoided the submission attempt. As the fight progressed, Rousey’s lack of head movement proved costly. Holm’s straight left hand found its mark repeatedly, frustrating the former champion. The turning point came in the second round’s opening minutes. Holm ducked under Rousey’s wild strikes, causing her to nearly fall.
A straight left staggered Rousey seconds late, setting up the fight-ending sequence. As Rousey turned towards Holm, a perfectly timed high kick landed flush. Rousey was knocked out cold in one of MMA’s biggest upsets. Holm’s game plan was executed flawlessly against the previously dominant champion. Rousey changed her career path from MMA to professional wrestling. Holly Holm, on the other hand, is set to fight Kayla Harrison at UFC 300.
Rousey claimed that she went into that fight heavily concussed. However, her fighting style allowed her to minimize blows to the head. It’s important to note that Rousey holds a Judo Olympic gold medal. She was known for her throws and submissions, which ended the fight without any striking involved. Her claim about being concussed, therefore, doesn’t stand well. Rousey didn’t use her signature ground game against Holm. She decided to stand with an elite boxer, which caused her dominant streak to end violently.
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