“Rowdy” Ronda Rousey‘s latest demolition took just 34 seconds on Saturday night in Brazil at UFC 190. Rousey destroyed Bethe Correia to remain undefeated and put a stamp on a grudge match between her and the Brazilian.
Rousey chose to brawl with Correia in an effort to beat the challenger at her own game. From the beginning of the fight, Rousey claimed the center of the Octagon. Her punches had more snap and conviction, and they drove the challenger into the Octagon cage.
Shortly thereafter, a hard right hand caused Correia to face-plant, and the fight was over. J.Cerda has the brutal finish:
Immediately after, Rousey dedicated the victory to her late father and recently deceased WWE legend “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, per the UFC on Twitter. He inspired Rousey to adopt the same moniker.
Rousey‘s dad became a prominent figure during the pre-fight hype.
In an effort to get under Rousey‘s skin, Correia said she hoped Rousey wouldn’t kill herself after she beat her. Rousey‘s father committed suicide, and the champion took Correia‘s comment as a tasteless dig at her family history.
She vowed to make her pay, and based on the results of the fight, it was mission accomplished.
Rousey‘s win not only allowed her to stay undefeated and defend her title, it also earned her another Fight Night bonus, per the UFC on Twitter:
It didn’t take Rousey long start looking ahead. Per Jason Floyd of the MMA Report, Rousey said she’d like to be on the Conor McGregor vs. Jose Aldo card.
Old nemesis Miesha Tate will be next for Rousey. Tate beat Jessica Eye at UFC on Fox 16 to earn her third chance to beat Rousey. Despite the fact Tate has shown resiliency and that she’s the only opponent to make it out of the first round with the champion, she won’t be given much of a chance to beat Rousey.
Instead, most of the questions at the post-event press conference centered around a fighter who isn’t yet in the UFC. Cris “Cyborg” Santos and Rousey have traded barbs for years, and now it appears the UFC and the Invicta featherweight are trying to come to an agreement, per Floyd:
If Cyborg can make 135 pounds, it would be the biggest event one the UFC’s calendar, no matter when it takes place.
The truth is: the UFC needs Cyborg. There aren’t any legitimate threats to Rousey in the UFC. At this point, every single fighter in the women’s bantamweight division would be a hard sell as a real contender.
Hopefully, we’ll get a chance to see the only fight left for Rousey to have in her career.
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