Rousey to fight Holm, not Tate, in UFC 195

Ronda Rousey. AP FILE PHOTO

UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey potential third fight against Miesha Tate was just thrown out the Octagon.

During her guesting in Good Morning America Friday, Rousey (12-0) said she would instead face former boxer Holly Holm (9-0) in UFC 195 on January 2.

MMAJunkie.com had excerpts of Rousey’s interview.

“She’s definitely my biggest challenge to date, so I’m super excited about it,” Rousey said.

Of all Rousey’s opponents in the UFC, only Tate (17-5) managed to survive the first round.

Rousey was initially set to face Tate for the third time after “Rowdy” annihilated Bethe Correia in 34 seconds in UFC 184 but, as per MMAJunkie.com, UFC officials confirmed she is instead facing the Holm. CFC