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UFC 168: Ronda Rousey says she wanted to make Miesha Tate rematch more challenging, so she made two movies first
Dec 18, 2013 - 10:00:03 PM UFC 168: Ronda Rousey says she wanted to make Miesha Tate rematch more challenging, so she made two movies first

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"It'll be nice to not have to deal with her anymore. I really don't want to have put myself in a situation where anyone can instigate me ever again. If you've noticed, I've never had a problem with any other opponent that I ever had.

It's not like my dislike for her outweighs how much I care for women's MMA. It's not like I want her to be permanently injured or retired. It would be nice not have to deal with her any more, but the notoriety that she's gained from this rivalry has helped all the other girls out, so I'm happy that she's done better because of it.

I already won the title. I already beat Miesha. How can I get more pumped for this the second time around? I wanted to raise the stakes. I wanted to make it more difficult for myself. So, you know what? I'm going to make two movies, and I'm going to beat this chick."

-Ronda Rousey talks about her rivalry with Miesha Tate during a media conference call ahead of their rematch next week at UFC 168 (transcribed by BloodyElbow.com).

Penick's Analysis: The way Rousey came off on The Ultimate Fighter isn't necessarily indicative of how she is all the time. Unfortunately for her, it's how she came off while interacting with someone she doesn't get along with, and at times it was far more petulant and childish than it could have been in that situation. That said, Tate was able to push her buttons, and all that really matters when it's all over with is how Rousey performs in the cage. She feels as confident as ever, and it will be impressive - if not expected - if she takes Tate out again as seemingly easy as she did in their first fight.