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All Star
I know, you're already tempted to post Holm headkick gifs/memes galore, "she's weak", "she's fake", "can't handle real competition when WMMA caught up", or the redundant "who gives a shyt" that could be applied to every thread.
But... let's take a look back and have some real discussion on her career for better or worse.
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How did her defeated opponents fare in the MMA landscape after fighting her?
combined opponent post-Ronda record of: 59-35
How many world champions did she beat? (UFC/Bellator/Invicta/Strikeforce only)
3 - Miesha Tate (UFC/Strikeforce), Sarah Kaufman (Strikeforce/Invicta), Julia Budd (current Bellator)
Where does she rank all-time for title defenses?
6th all-time with 6 defenses, most for a female fighter ever with Nunes quickly approaching at 4
What other female records does she still hold?
most post-fight bonuses, fastest women's victory, most armbar finishes
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12-2 isn't a terrible record on paper, so where did she go wrong in public opinion?
despite most of her opponents having formidable careers after losing to her, and being so dominant, it wasn't what happened in the octagon that defines her legacy for most fans. the cowering image of somebody once considered the "baddest woman on the planet" will forever be etched into MMA followers minds, the airport pillow, hiding from general press obligations, unwillingness to adapt, the poor attitude.
with that said, can we really hold so much disdain for someone that near singlehandedly brought women's MMA to the mainstream? someone who's resume possibly holds up better than other MMA royalty (BJ Penn, Rashad Evans, Little Nog, Nick Diaz)?
Finally, does her attitude and undoing define her more than what she accomplished?
But... let's take a look back and have some real discussion on her career for better or worse.
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How did her defeated opponents fare in the MMA landscape after fighting her?
combined opponent post-Ronda record of: 59-35
How many world champions did she beat? (UFC/Bellator/Invicta/Strikeforce only)
3 - Miesha Tate (UFC/Strikeforce), Sarah Kaufman (Strikeforce/Invicta), Julia Budd (current Bellator)
Where does she rank all-time for title defenses?
6th all-time with 6 defenses, most for a female fighter ever with Nunes quickly approaching at 4
What other female records does she still hold?
most post-fight bonuses, fastest women's victory, most armbar finishes
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12-2 isn't a terrible record on paper, so where did she go wrong in public opinion?
despite most of her opponents having formidable careers after losing to her, and being so dominant, it wasn't what happened in the octagon that defines her legacy for most fans. the cowering image of somebody once considered the "baddest woman on the planet" will forever be etched into MMA followers minds, the airport pillow, hiding from general press obligations, unwillingness to adapt, the poor attitude.
with that said, can we really hold so much disdain for someone that near singlehandedly brought women's MMA to the mainstream? someone who's resume possibly holds up better than other MMA royalty (BJ Penn, Rashad Evans, Little Nog, Nick Diaz)?
Finally, does her attitude and undoing define her more than what she accomplished?
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