Fight Observations

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A week ago, UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes successfully defended her championship against the infamous Ronda Rousey. It was a 48 second KO. Here are some thoughts on the fight from a martial artist, competitor, and coach:


If you are one of the ones saying "why did Ronda try to box with Nunes?" Then you simply do not understand the sport. Not one bit. Ronda was trying to avoid punches, trying (albeit half-assed) to close the distance, and generally trying not to get hit.

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The best way to get hit is to try to *not* get hit.

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Had Ronda never taken a day of striking training in her life since her 4th professional fight, she'd have won this match. Check out the old videos - she holds her guard correctly, doesn't stay in the dangerous range long, and focuses relentlessly on takedowns.

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Had Ronda attempted one double leg each on Holm and Nunes, she would be undefeated champion at this time. At least 14 - 0.

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Nunes is a hard hitter for her gender and her size.

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Had Holm not lost back to back bouts, a Holm - Nunes fight would be really entertaining.

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I really hope there are not still people that still think 135 pound girls can successfully take on trained 170 pound men.

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The more fights I see, the more I appreciate the training I had as a young man.

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I am curious where the Cyborg-Nunes talk is?

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Before Rousey hit the limelight, I once made a statement: in women's MMA,  if one competitor is Lesbian, smart money is on her. This held true in last week's title fight.

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I am one of those that does not think the UFC Bantamweight division is better than before. It's actually quite terrible at this time. There are very few interesting matches. Of course, the same could be said for the UFC as a whole. Maybe the Fertitta brothers cashed out at the right time.



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