Former professional wrestler Taz thinks that the Ronda Rousey and Holly Holm fight from UFC 193 might have been rigged.
"Why are some people not seeing this?” Taz asked. “This has been done in the wrestling industry for years. A guy or girl is going to take a break or go away, or has an injury that they have to tend to, whatever the reasons are, and they’re a champion – you take the championship off of them. You do not want your champion sitting home or making a movie, ‘Roadhouse 2’ or whatever Rousey’s going to do, or whatever Rousey’s going to do, or just needs a personal break, which she’s earned. This girl’s earned it. But you don’t want that person sitting home for five, six, seven months with that championship. IT’S BAD FOR BUSINESS! TAKE THE BELT OFF HER!” (SOURCE: CBS LOCAL SPORTS- FULL ARTICLE)He continued to say that:
"“I’m telling you right now, that whole series, was the work. And I’m not sure who was in on it and who wasn’t but I know this much: the ref probably wasn’t in on it. Maybe he was I don’t know. Rousey was in on it – and again, this is all my opinion. Holm might not have been in on it.” ( (SOURCE: CBS LOCAL SPORTS- FULL ARTICLE)
I am not so certain I agree with Taz. To me it looked like she just simply go beat and maybe didn't prepare properly. MMA is not professional wrestling and I think Taz might just be enamored with the storyline of Ronda losing that he can;t believe it wasn't scripted.
I mean if they did somehow script this (And we will never know) they are genius. This sets up the re-match of Rousey-Holm potentially at UFC 200 which will be a massive event! I know I am way more invested in seeing a re-match now that she lost rather than see Ronda face another female competitor. How about you guys? Is Taz crazy?