Holly Holmshocked the world by knocking out Ronda Rousey at UFC 193, and considering how unexpected the outcome was, it's not surprising that Rousey took the loss extremely hard.
It's been tough on her family, too. Rousey's older sister, Maria Burns Ortiz, said she hasn't re-watched the match because of just how devastating it was to Rousey emotionally.
Then there was Australia, where we expected Ronda to win. Just like we always do. Just like we always will. But she didn't. I haven't rewatched it. I haven't read about it. I won't. I don't see a point in reliving the moment when a part of my loved one died, when I saw someone I cared about have her soul crushed. I saw how horrible people can be to someone they don't even know, which made me even more appreciative when I saw how wonderfully Ronda's friends and family treated her. Those are the people that matter.
Rousey is going to get a shot at a rematch at UFC 200 in July, although there are plenty of people who believe that things may go the exact same way. No matter the outcome, though, it seems like she'll have plenty of support from those in her inner circle.
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[via Larry Brown Sports]
