Ronda Rousey is a trailblazing athlete who has made a name for herself in both MMA and pro wrestling. In addition to her impressive career in these fields, Rousey is also a former Olympic bronze medalist in judo. Amongst the many standout moments in her career is her rivalry with Miesha Tate.
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‘Rowdy‘ success in the UFC earned her widespread recognition and many accolades, including being named the Female Fighter of the Year by various publications. She was also the highest-paid fighter in the UFC and the first female inductee in the UFC Hall of Fame.
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In addition to her success in the octagon, Rousey has also made a name for herself in the world of professional wrestling. She signed with WWE in 2018 and quickly became one of the top wrestlers in the company. Rousey has since become a multi-time champion and has been praised for her in-ring skills and charisma.
Back When Ronda Rousey defended her UFC title against ‘Cupcake’
Rousey and ‘Cupcake’ first met in the Strikeforce cage, where Tate was the champion. However, Rousey was able to defeat her and take the title for herself. The two fighters met again in the UFC in 2013, where Rousey was now the champion. And once again, Rousey emerged victorious, this time with another submission via armbar.
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During the fight, ‘Rowdy’ was quite dominant. Moreover, she got the victory via her signature armbar submission in the third round. However, Tate claims that she was battling a personal fight along with the one inside the octagon, which ended up affecting her mentality during the preparation and in the fight.
Tate Believes she can defeat Rousey in a trilogy fight
In an interview later on, ‘Cupcake‘ revealed that Rousey knew her “kryptonite” and had caused problems between her and her ex-partner, leading to instability in her personal life. Despite this, Tate believes she has what it takes to beat Rousey in a trilogy fight if she takes it seriously and is up for it.
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Talking to ESPN, she said, “I really wasn’t able to be just fighting her. I was also fighting myself, I was also fighting my relationship, I was also fighting all these extenuating circumstances… I know I have what it takes to beat Ronda Rousey.“
“She’s doing her thing. She’s retired. I would want to fight her at her best. If she chose, she wanted to come back, and she was like, ‘I want to come back and fight Miesha Tate or whoever,’ I would love another shot at her.” She further added.
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In conclusion, Ronda Rousey has had a dominant career in both MMA and pro wrestling. In addition, her victories over Miesha Tate may not have been solely due to her skill and ability. It remains to be seen if Rousey will accept the challenge for a potential rematch, but one thing is clear: their past fights have been highly competitive and exciting for fans to watch.
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