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Michael Irvin: Ronda Rousey's skills scare me out of MMA
15 May
Summary
- Irvin initially wanted to try MMA, but Rousey changed his mind.
- He was impressed by Rousey's advanced grappling skills.
- Irvin believes Rousey is a "beast" with unmatched fighting ability.
Nine years ago, in 2017, former Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin, then 51, revealed his interest in professional fighting and MMA. He mentioned that he was already undergoing training and expressed a desire to compete.
However, during a recent viewing of Ronda Rousey's training session in Venice Beach ahead of her fight, Irvin's enthusiasm waned significantly. He observed Rousey's remarkable skills on the mat, particularly her transitioning game.
Irvin was deeply impressed, stating he knew no one in fighting with such ability. He described Rousey as a "beast" and admitted her skill level was intimidating, making him reconsider entering the ring. Despite this, Irvin also shared a friendly moment with fighter Nate Diaz at the event.
