Firas Zahabi, who is one of the most respected coaches in Mixed Martial Arts, gave his honest assessment of Ronda Rousey’s skills following her high profile loss at UFC 207. According to the Tristar Gym head, even when the world was raving about her KO win over Bethe Correia, Rousey never really showcased a high level of striking during her career.
“I think Ronda has got power,” he said. “What Ronda doesn’t have, is fluidity, a technical speed. She doesn’t have a smooth coordination. She’s very jittery, she’s very mechanical when she punches, and she’s very wild and telegraphs very much.