Davis (photo) will face champion Rousey at UFC 175. Photo: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC
In nine fights he had in professional MMA, Ronda Rousey He achieved nine overwhelming victories, eight of which were by submission and one by technical knockout. Of these, only one made it past the first round, with five others not even completing the first minute of action.
Faced with such a dominant record, the other fighters in the UFC's women's bantamweight division are wondering what Rousey's big secret would be. The North American's next challenger, Alexis Davis, believes that two factors stand out. “It’s technique and athleticism. I think it's a little of both. She is a great fighter. The reason she's winning is that she doesn't give people time to think. It is necessary to react. It doesn't matter how much time you spend in the gym or studying your judo game, it is a key element to your success. What matters is how you will react at that moment. And we will discover this on our own inside the octagon”, commented the Canadian, in a press conference reproduced by the North American website “MMA Weekly”.
Rousey is considered the overwhelming favorite for the fight against Davis at bookmakers. According to the “Odds Maker” website, you need to invest US$1200 to win US$100 if the champion wins. Anyone who bets US$100 on the challenger's victory will pocket US$700 if Davis comes away with the victory.
The Canadian is no stranger to the numbers. “Obviously, I can see why I'm the underdog. Not only is she the champion and has been successful, but she has also managed to finish all of her fights. I don't mind being the underdog. When I win the title on Saturday, I won't mind being put as an underdog again. It’s less pressure,” she downplayed.
The fight between Rousey and Davis will be the co-main event of UFC 175, which will be held next Saturday (5) in Las Vegas, United States. In the biggest attraction of the night, Chris Weidman puts the middleweight belt on the line against Lyoto Machida.
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