Ronda Rousey vs Holly Holm fight news 2015: What was the reason behind Rousey's feet discoloration at UFC 193?

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Ronda Rousey was beaten black and blue by Holly Holm at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 193 two weeks ago and now, fans are doing some investigation by looking back and doing their own analysis.

The personal observations done by some vary, some studying how the fight went while others looking at how the two fighters ended up after the face-off.

Holm seems to have come out the better of the two. The new UFC women's bantamweight champion is slowly making her rounds appearing on shows and events as what most recently crowned champions would routinely do.

But on the other end, Rousey has done the exact opposite. She has a busted lip and has been medically suspended pending medical clearance for precautionary measures.

Aside from that, there are some who took notice of her feet which were strangely colored purple and yellow. The discoloring suddenly became a big deal, leading many to go as far to speculate that it may be tied up with possible steroid use.

But as it turned out, the discoloring is not really a big deal and was seen as a result of the playing field, the Octagon canvas, paired with the cold climate. Apparently the materials used on the canvas can rub on the UFC fighters and was thus singled out as the probable reason behind the discoloration.

Aside from that, what most people are interested in right now is when the two will face again. It seems that the logical timing for the rematch is July 2016 at UFC 200 as Rousey needs some time off to fulfill her film obligations, not to mention take some rest to recuperate.

Holm, on the other hand, is ready at any time and is currently spotted on various events, sharing her thoughts on the shocking triumph and ready for another round with Rousey.

Here is hoping she doesn't lose focus and be too caught up in her new-found fame.

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