We got to interview Ronda a few weeks ago. Go ahead and try to mess with this fighter. She is fighting the title fight on Saturday here in Columbus, Ohio.
Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Championship
Miesha Tate (12-2, 4-1 SF) vs. Ronda Rousey (4-0, 2-0 SF)
The Matchup: Gina Carano’s 2007 EliteXC bout against Julie Kedzie was regarded as a landmark event in women’s mixed martial arts because it was the first female bout to be televised on Showtime. Since then, no woman has generated as much attention for the sport, even though Carano’s career has been dormant since 2009.
Enter Rousey, a bronze medalist in judo at the 2008 Summer Olympics whose interview time has far exceeded the length of her fights to date. Though she has ruffled more than a few feathers with her outspoken style, the Californian has undoubtedly been good for the women’s product, as her showdown with Tate appears to be the most anticipated bout since Carano last stepped in the cage.
There is plenty of substance behind this matchup, however. Rousey’s cage time has been limited because she is a spectacular finisher. In seven fights, four professional and three amateur, nobody has lasted more than 57 seconds with “Rowdy.”
http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/1/Strikeforce-Tate-vs-Rousey-Preview-40655
