Morning Report: Georges St-Pierre says Ronda Rousey's loss 'could be the best thing that ever happened to her'

If anyone can sympathize with Ronda Rousey, it's Georges St-Pierre.

The former UFC welterweight champion suffered the most shocking upset in UFC history when Matt Serra -- who needed to win a reality show to earn a title shot -- scored a first-round TKO finish at UFC 69 in 2007.

St-Pierre had some close calls, but went on to win 12 straight in the Octagon before stepping away in 2013.

Although not a perfect analogy, Rousey faced a similar upset loss at UFC 193 when she was knocked out by 20-1 underdog Holly Holm in Melbourne, Australia.

"It's unfortunate for Ronda but I'm happy for Holly in the same time," St-Pierre told Neil Davidson of The Canadian Press."In this game, no one's invincible. Sometimes you zig when you should zag."

In Rousey, St-Pierre sees someone who has the potential to make just as strong a comeback as he did.

"I needed to beat a lot of my own demons, a lot of my fear," said St-Pierre. "And I came back stronger. So in a way for Ronda it's sad that she lost, but maybe it could be the best thing that ever happened to her, in that she will come back much stronger.

"It taught me what it takes to become world champion. And when I lost to Matt Serra, it taught me what it takes to stay world champion."

St-Pierre leaned heavily on the help of a sports psychologist to rebuild his own confidence, but also admits he may have bought into his own hype a bit too much.

"You know when you become world champion at 25 years old and everybody around you -- in the gym, everywhere -- tell you how great you are and things like that, it makes you believe that you're in a box that separates you from the other fighters.

"But this box, this line is an illusion. And that's what happened. Even though I'm not a cocky guy, I got caught in those situations, many other things. I made many mistakes."

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Chill. UFC women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm says everyone shouldn't bash Ronda Rousey because most "wouldn't even have the nerve" to fight.

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Picks. Luke Thomas gives his predictions for Bellator 146.

Mad scramble. WSOF 25 undergoes tournament reshuffling after late scratches.

MEDIA STEW

A preview of the behind the scenes footage at UFC 193.

Holly Holm is already hanging out with celebs.

Highlights from open workouts in Monterrey.

Holly Holm hits the cringe circuit but her interviews are great.

(Larry King)

A huge montage of Fabricio Werdum's workouts.

Mauricio Rua being fed a ton of Korean food.

Gina Carano's new movie 'Extraction.' (might be NSFW)

Long watches.

#WSOF25: Prefight Show (this is pre-reshuffle chaos but still interesting)

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TWEETS

Here we go.

Right now on #ENews: Is Holly Holm ready for a Rousey rematch? @Sib_Vicious sits down with the new UFC champ! https://t.co/xwRTHbwzix

— E! News (@ENews) November 20, 2015

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— Larry King (@kingsthings) November 20, 2015

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— Mario Lopez (@MarioLopezExtra) November 19, 2015

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— Dave Sholler (@Sholler_UFC) November 17, 2015

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— Holly Holm (@HollyHolm) November 19, 2015

Gonna be tough.

I'm kinda scared for u bro. Best of luck @dc_mma pic.twitter.com/iQbSMsBxS0

— Royal Freshness (@LevondgNS) November 20, 2015

I'm not! I'll be fine. Thanks for ur concern tho! https://t.co/ZOfsMf5L3d

— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) November 20, 2015

Camping.

Great rounds today with my brothers. @rushammer @thenotoriousmma https://t.co/ize6ldptRC pic.twitter.com/fqJ8b4VvEN

— Gunnar Nelson (@GunniNelson) November 20, 2015

The best warm up partner I could ask for. #ufc194 pic.twitter.com/flKnivIzrq

— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) November 19, 2015

Ready for who?

Getting ready #405 @UFCFightPass pic.twitter.com/GHTxcc8Md4

— Sage Northcutt (@sagenorthcutt) November 19, 2015

He's back.

Ready to scrap!! I'm glad Master Thong is back in town! #MMACrazy pic.twitter.com/gBmZHBfOnY

— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) November 20, 2015

Poor Tooth.

Alaska and the people here are AWESOME!!! Heading to Atlantic City then Philly. #lookinforafight @MattSerraUFC pic.twitter.com/IiRpGSGHGg

— Dana White (@danawhite) November 20, 2015

You could take him.

Train like your STRONGER FITTER evil-twin is plotting to kill you.

— Be Healthy (@BeHeaIthy) November 18, 2015

I wonder if @JimCarrey reads this and thinks about me :) https://t.co/uGJkA8ihUY

— Rich Franklin (@RichFranklin) November 20, 2015

Of course.

Just hanging out!! https://t.co/j9lAT6ofNP

— Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) November 20, 2015

Just hanging out!!

A photo posted by Donald Cerrone (@cowboycerrone) on Nov 19, 2015 at 8:11pm PST

FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announced yesterday (Nov. 19 2015)

cancelled Brian Cobb vs. Mike Ricci at WSOF 25

cancelled LaRue Burley vs. Joe Condon at WSOF 25

cancelled Benny Madrid vs. Ramil Mustapayev at WSOF 25

Joe Condon vs. Mike Ricci at WSOF 25

LaRue Burley vs. Ramil Mustapayev at WSOF 25

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