Strikeforce - Tate vs. Rousey: Odds and Predictions

Written by Jake Thompson
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 19:24

Let’s preview the betting odds and make predictions on the Strikeforce fight between Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey.

Strikeforce bantamweight champion Miesha Tate will be a large underdog when she takes on Ronda Rousey on April 3rd, and we’ll take a second to preview the fight card and betting odds while making predictions on the main event.  Rousey is currently at -310 on the Strikeforce betting odds, and those looking to bet on this event can currently grab a 50% cash bonus on new accounts looking to wager at 5Dimes Sportsbook.

Strikeforce – Tate vs. Rousey Fight Card:

Miesha Tate vs. Ronda Rousey

Ronaldo Souza vs. Bristol Marunde

Paul Daley vs. Kazuo Misaki

K.J. Noons vs. Josh Thomson

Scott Smith vs. Lumumba Sayers

Sarah Kaufman vs. Alexis Davis

Caros Fodor vs. Pat Healy

Ryan Couture vs. Conor Heun

Roger Bowling vs. Brandon Sailing

Strikeforce – Tate vs. Rousey Predictions:

This is going to be a tough fight for Tate because she will likely be unable to dominate her opponent with grappling like she is accustomed to.  Tate has some excellent controlling wrestling and grappling, but has never showed much in the way of striking.  Rousey is an Olympic bronze medal winner in Judo and will likely be the one that decides where this fight plays out.  Neither girl is overly impressive in the striking department, but you have to like Rousey here since she is going to be on top in the better position for as long as this fight lasts.  She has a size advantage and will likely be the stronger fighter on fight night.  Predictions call for Rousey to trip Tate to the canvas before eventually outmuscling her game opponent before getting the submission victory in the very first round.