There were two moments from last weekend’s MMA double-header that jumped out at us during the events, but which we didn’t give any attention to afterwards. Luckily, we now have videos of both.
First up, Ronda Rousey gives Strikeforce sideline-reporter Heidi Androl the look of death when Androl dares to ask about her plan B for Miesha Tate. (Again, it’s another armbar, just like Chuck Norris’s beard has another beard behind it, and behind that beard is a fist, or something like that.) Not trying to hate, but most of Heidi’s fighter interviews end up feeling awkward for one reason or another. Didn’t Karyn Bryant used to handle those for Showtime? Can’t they get her back?
Related discussion question: Is Ronda Rousey the Chael Sonnen of women’s MMA — a born entertainer who is playing a role in order to promote herself — or is she the Nick Diaz of women’s MMA — an athletic savant who just isn’t as good at relating to other human beings as she is at fighting?
After the jump, Demetrious Johnson shows the bare minimum of concern for Ian McCall‘s aching balls.
Was Mighty Mouse really “classless” here? Or is it not his responsibility to pause the action if the ref isn’t stepping in?








This clip is way too short, and it completely takes everything out of context. Before, Mighty Mouse is genuinely concerned, but is being yelled at to keep fighting by his corner. He only throws punches once McCall gets back to standing position (McCall shouldn't have looked away, since the ref didn't stop the fight - that's on him.) Immediately after, he apologizes and gives McCall a few seconds to collect himself, they touch gloves and everything seems cool between them.
Why some members of the MMA media are even covering this is confusing to me. Anyone who actually went and watched this part of the fight again will see that it's not a big deal at all.