Whether it be sooner or later, Miesha Tate doesn't like Ronda Rousey's chances in a second fight with UFC women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm.

Holm handed Rousey the first loss of her career Nov. 15 at UFC 193 in Melbourne, Australia, putting the former champ away with a head kick knockout early in the second round.

UFC president Dana White has remained adamant that Holm will sit and wait to face Rousey again July 9 at UFC 200, despite Holm's management lobbying for a bout against top contender Miesha Tate in the meantime.

"I really respect her manager's opinion, and I have the most respect for Holly and her camp to want to stay hungry even though she's at the top of the food chain," Tate told the Los Angeles Times. "That's important for a champion.

"Putting [Holm] on ice could be a little bit detrimental. She's used to staying active. I'd like to be active, too. I would love the fight, so nothing but positivity from me toward her camp."

Tate doesn't believe Rousey will be ready for another scrap with Holm by July, but says a near eight-month layoff would only give Holm more time to prepare for another dominant performance.

"Ronda is going to need more time than that amount of time," Tate said. "Even if she is going to be back in the gym, I know she's not going to be able to have contact yet and still has a couple movies to film, which will draw her away from her time toward training.

"Holly already knows she's fighting Ronda, so she gets all that time - plus, she's healthy - to solidify the game plan even more if there's something to improve on -- all the little details she can work out -- while Ronda is distracted a little bit."

UFC 200 takes place July 9 from the new Las Vegas Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

5 MUST-READ STORIES

UFC 194 post-fight show. Ariel Helwani, Shaun Al-Shatti and Chuck Mindenhall break down the storylines coming out of Saturday's UFC 194.

Mystic Mac. After his UFC 194 win, Conor McGregor talks about unifying the UFC featherweight titles, his knockout of Jose Aldo, what's next, not vacating the belt, and much more.

'We'll see what happen.' UFC president Dana White says that if Conor McGregor goes up to lightweight, Frankie Edgar would "probably" face Jose Aldo for the featherweight title.

And new. Luke Rockhold willing to grant Chris Weidman rematch, but believes he'll "put him right back down."

The Answer. Frankie Edgar believes he's the "worst match-up" for Conor McGregor.

MEDIA STEW

Octagon interviews with Conor McGregor, Jose Aldo, Luke Rockhold and Chris Weidman.

Highlights from Rockhold vs. Weidman and Jacare vs. Romero.

Backstage interviews with McGregor and Frankie Edgar.

Highlights from the UFC 194 post-fight presser. (full presser here)

Dana White recaps UFC 194.

Frankie Edgar KO's Chad Mendes at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale.

Long watches.

UFC Road to the Octagon: dos Anjos vs Cerrone

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13 SECONDS!!! Conor McGregor vs. Jose Aldo (Gracie Breakdown)

TWEETS

See how the pros reacted to UFC 194.

Victory lap.

Thank you for all the kind messages! I am extremely grateful and proud to be in the position I... https://t.co/F6SgdJqpNG — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 13, 2015

And the new pic.twitter.com/A8FyO1YKie — Luke Rockhold (@LukeRockhold) December 13, 2015

Thank you @LiLHeathenMMA honor to share that cage with yah! #Godbless — Jerome-Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) December 13, 2015

It's a celebration! @ Surrender Nightclub https://t.co/vv9ZNHKNvP — Urijah Faber (@UrijahFaber) December 13, 2015

Honored to have fought on such an epic card @ufc 194 & much respect to my opponent for being game and stepping up @mmajocelyn — Tecia Torres (@TeciaTorres) December 13, 2015

The winner by TKO... https://t.co/rBfpoKKl8M — Leonardo Santos (@LeoSantosbjj) December 13, 2015

I want to thank everyone who helped make this possible. #UFC194 pic.twitter.com/m6hKKxQVwA — Court McGee (@Court_McGee) December 13, 2015

Better luck next time.

@BlessedMMA well done buddy keep it up! Take care — Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) December 13, 2015

First of all I'd like to thank everyone for their support! I am truly blessed to have you amazing people in my... https://t.co/AoOxlMcD62 — Frankie Saenz (@FrankieSaenz) December 13, 2015

This past week was a dream come true. Making my @UFC debut on a 2 weeks notice & I'm still smiling! Can't wait for more. #win #fb — Jocelyn J Lybarger (@mmajocelyn) December 13, 2015

Learned tough lesson tonight. Made a mistake fighting wit torn cartilage and fracture in my Rib but I honored the dotted line I signed @ufc — Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) December 13, 2015

This was one of the worst things to ever happen to me,but it will be the best thingto happen to me as a fighter.I will learn and be champion — Kevin Lee (@MoTownPhenom) December 13, 2015

Thank you to the @ufc and all my fans. I was hoping for a better outcome but I'll be back stronger. — John Makdessi (@JohnMakdessiMMA) December 13, 2015

Like it?

The fans want @TheNotoriousMMA v. Edgar. Give them what they want Conor. We could do it ANYWHERE! #PleaseDontGo #Dontgoooooo — Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) December 13, 2015

Buds.

@danawhite you in Hawaii? Let's go eat lol! — Jerome-Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) December 14, 2015

Always great to see my childhood inspiration @SpiderAnderson pic.twitter.com/BhcQJs6t4l — Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) December 12, 2015

Beef.

@lukerockhold minha cabeça está muito bem colocada no meu corpo e assim permanecerá. Diferente da... https://t.co/WOFiQS8g98 — Vitor Belfort (@vitorbelfort) December 13, 2015

Get well soon.

I live by the sword and showed there's no quite in me. I'll be back to fight again. Thanks for the support every1. pic.twitter.com/53c5Cd6Vtg — The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) December 11, 2015

I am now the bionic man. No one can ever question my dedication for this sport of #MMA. Will be... https://t.co/SRy0Jzy0rR — Tito Ortiz (@titoortiz) December 11, 2015

Congrats.

I just signed a new 7 figure deal with the @ufc thank you to @danawhite and @lorenzofertitta for... https://t.co/0plBqWTbgb — Fabricio Werdum (@FabricioWerdum) December 12, 2015

I think I just won a Harley, thank you @ryanhallbjj @harleydavidson @ufc looking forward to... https://t.co/guszVejEH0 — Urijah Faber (@UrijahFaber) December 12, 2015

I think I just won a Harley, thank you @ryanhall5050 @harleydavidson @ufc looking forward to getting into that Harley driving class this time. :) @danawhiteufc @lorenzofertitta A photo posted by Urijah Faber (@urijahfaber) on Dec 11, 2015 at 9:47pm PST





RIP.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of @ONEFCMMA fighter, Yang Jian Bing. #RIP pic.twitter.com/E5BOWnJdVm — Rich Franklin (@RichFranklin) December 11, 2015

Good to see.

Thank you Lance Cpl. Jarrod Haschert for taking me to the Marine Corps Ball, being such a... https://t.co/VnWeIvibM2 — Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) December 12, 2015

That damn media.

@steven_renie @TheNotoriousMMA there is no "rift" or whatever between the UFC and Conor. The hair dresser media loves to create shit. — Dana White (@danawhite) December 14, 2015

FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announced this weekend (Dec. 11-13 2015)

Johny Hendricks vs. Stephen Thompson at UFC 196

Roy Nelson vs. Jared Rosholt at UFC 196

Josh Burkman vs. K.J. Noons at UFC 196

Mike Pyle vs. Sean Spencer at UFC 196

Sarah Kaufman vs. Valentina Shevchenko at UFC on FOX 17

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