Ronda Rousey will be back for revenge

IMAGE: United States's Ronda Rousey, right, and Holly Holm compete in their UFC women's bantamweight championship bout. Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Last week, former Ultimate Fighting Champion Ronda Rousey was not only defeated by Holly Holm but was stifled from start to finish.

Ronda was knocked out under a minute in the second round at the Etihad stadium in Melbourne by the 34-year-old professional boxer, Holm, who delivered a swift kick to her head.

IMAGE: United States's Ronda Rousey, left, and Holly Holm in action. Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

This is believed to be the biggest upset in UFC history and fans are eagerly anticipating a rematch.

Since then, fans and media are slamming Rousey, writing off all that she accomplished during her time as UFC titleholder.

Rousey will not be back in the ring for at least two months after her devastating loss.

IMAGE: Ronda Rousey receives medical treatment after being defeated by Holly Holm. Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) released an article on MixedMartialArts.com, which shows the medical suspensions of fighters, in which Rousey is not allowed to fight for 60 days and is prohibited to have contact for 45 days.

Rousey is an incredibly driven athlete incredibly driven athlete. “I think she’ll be able to pull it all back together. There’s no doubt in my mind she’ll come back,” echoed her longtime judo and grappling coach Justin Flores.

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