Once considered to be unbeatable and the second coming of Mike Tyson, Ronda Rousey did indeed prove she is like Iron Mike by losing in surprising fashion at the height of her seeming invincibility.
Rousey was knocked out cold by challenger Holly Holm at their UFC 193 fight in Melbourne on Sunday (Saturday night in the US). Holm, a champion boxer, punished Rousey with some serious shots and then finished the job in the second round. A huge kick to the head seemed to be Rousey’s undoing as it sent her to the mat:
And we have a NEW CHAMPION! Holly Crap. Holly Cow. Holly Mackerel. Holly Holm. #UFC193 pic.twitter.com/CFZPPZ3EXy
— The Kicker (@kickerofficial) November 15, 2015
It wasn’t just punches that did Rousey in; Holm also nailed her with a big elbow too:
Rousey has been getting her face beaten https://t.co/5FplM3QjS6
— Albert L. (@aleeinthedmv) November 15, 2015
— Cageside Seats (@cagesideseats) November 15, 2015
Rousey, previously 12-0 in her career, suffered her first defeat. Holm remains undefeated and is now 10-0.
Can you say rematch??
