It looks like a UFC Women’s Bantamweight contender fight will soon be announced for the upcoming UFC 203 pay-per-view.
According to Brazilian media outlet Combate, UFC is targeting a bout between Jessica Eye and Bethe Correia for the event, which go…
It looks like a UFC Women’s Bantamweight contender fight will soon be announced for the upcoming UFC 203 pay-per-view.
According to Brazilian media outlet Combate, UFC is targeting a bout between Jessica Eye and Bethe Correia for the event, which goes down in September.
Headlined by Stipe Miocic vs. Alistair Overeem for the UFC Heavyweight Championship, UFC 203 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from Cleveland, Ohio.
Join us here at MMANews.com on 9/10 for UFC 203 live results coverage!
Having the gift of the gab is clearly an increasingly more important asset to a fighter looking to make it big in the UFC. There are several examples of fighters who’ve managed to use their skills on the mic to gain attention, land higher-profile fights, make more money, and speed up their path to title shots
Having the gift of the gab is clearly an increasingly more important asset to a fighter looking to make it big in the UFC.
There are several examples of fighters who’ve managed to use their skills on the mic to gain attention, land higher-profile fights, make more money, and speed up their path to title shots and superstardom.
However, the trouble with talking all that trash is that you then have to back it all up in the Octagon, and if you don’t, then you’ll never be allowed to forget it.
In this article, we’ll look at 10 classic examples of fighters who talked down to their opponents, raised themselves up on a pedestal, and then came crashing face-first back down to earth.
This week, the mixed martial arts (MMA) community was dealt the shocking revelation that former UFC women’s bantamweight Ronda Rousey actually considered suicide following her devastating knockout loss to Holly Holm at UFC 193 when the ultra-popular “Rowdy” revealed her formerly frail state in an emotional interview on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” There were understandably
This week, the mixed martial arts (MMA) community was dealt the shocking revelation that former UFC women’s bantamweight Ronda Rousey actually considered suicide following her devastating knockout loss to Holly Holm at UFC 193 when the ultra-popular “Rowdy” revealed her formerly frail state in an emotional interview on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.”
There were understandably a mixed bag of reactions to the news, with some of her fans exhibiting compassion and understanding while others showed a cold and cruel lack of remorse in suggesting Rousey was only doing it for attention, and the MMA media justifiably wondered if she is truly ready to step back into the Octagon for the title rematch that is tentatively talked about for late this year.
Either way, it was tough for Rousey to find too much sympathy as a millionaire movie actress whether she has the belt or not, and prominent MMA figures like Holm and former UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar spoke out to state that while they felt for Rousey, they didn’t necessarily feel that sorry for her.
It’s no doubt a shall we say, different, point of view from a once-dominant champion who, only four months ago was considered unstoppable and a candidate to retire undefeated as arguably the best fighter in UFC history. Now that that’s gone, however, all of the dynamics might suggest that Rousey won’t win the title again, and her mental state could certainly have a lot to do with that. Let’s take a look at the largest reasons why Rousey won’t regain her title.
We all knew how the main event of UFC 190 was going to end. We had it figured out the moment the fight was booked. Yet, somehow Ronda Rousey still managed to wow us all. The women’s bantamweight champion truly has something special…and that’s the ability to get hundreds of thousands of people to sit through not one but two TUF Brazil finals (and pay for the privilege) just to watch her fight. Incredible.
UFC 190 turned out to be a much better card in practice than on paper and most indicators are suggesting it was more successful than UFC 189. Rousey is well on her way to becoming the new GSP, if she hasn’t already surpassed him, and we can likely expect many more ‘RONDA ROUSEY and a bunch of other fighters’ -type fight cards to come.
Now let’s look at what might be next for the main card competitors.
We all knew how the main event of UFC 190 was going to end. We had it figured out the moment the fight was booked. Yet, somehow Ronda Rousey still managed to wow us all. The women’s bantamweight champion truly has something special…and that’s the ability to get hundreds of thousands of people to sit through not one but two TUF Brazil finals (and pay for the privilege) just to watch her fight. Incredible.
UFC 190 turned out to be a much better card in practice than on paper and most indicators are suggesting it was more successful than UFC 189. Rousey is well on her way to becoming the new GSP, if she hasn’t already surpassed him, and we can likely expect many more ‘RONDA ROUSEY and a bunch of other fighters’ -type fight cards to come.
Now let’s look at what might be next for the main card competitors.
Rousey is all but booked to face Miesha Tate for a third time in December as the co-main event for the Conor McGregor vs. Jose Aldo card. But I’m still holding out hope that we can see Cat Zingano and Tate rematch to truly earn another title shot. Rousey’s dominance is getting close to 2008-2009 Anderson Silva levels, where increasingly less-deserving contenders (Cote, Leites) are getting title shots and the public (or perhaps like Silva, Rousey) draws closer and closer to boredom. Rematches of rematches doesn’t seem like a great way to stave off the yawns.
As expected, Bethe got was coming to her. After weeks of mean mugs and cheap shots, when the fight night arrived, Correira looked scared, stiff and awkward. Talking trash about the champ’s friends and family got her a title shot, but her underdeveloped skills and lack of experience proved she didn’t deserve it. A bout against the relatively inexperienced but still ranked Marion Reneau seems appropriate. It’d be a classic striker vs. grappler matchup and a win for either woman would justify a top 10 spot.
Shogun’s back! PRIDE never die! That’s what no one but the most diehard Rua fans should be saying after UFC 190. While a return to training under Rafael Cordeiro clearly paid dividends aside from some sharp kicks (love handles be gone!), Shogun still looked a bit slow, very chinny and nothing like a contender. Rampage already asked for a rematch back in April, and reminded Shogun he’s ready and waiting after the fight. It’s a great match for a UFC on Fox event that would reel in casual fans.
While Lil’ Nog didn’t look as bad as his brother, he certainly didn’t impress at UFC 190. He’s still a ranked light heavyweight, and considering the state of the 205 lb division, there are still winnable fights for him in the top 15. The loser of the upcoming Glover Teixeira vs. Ovince Saint Preux fight makes sense. If it’s Glover, he’ll be on a 3-fight losing streak and badly in need of a win over a name opponent. If it’s Ovince, the two have yet to fight and he could use another win over a legend for legitimacy. For Nog, a win over either man proves he still belongs at the top.
TUF Brazil 4 finalists should fight: Other TUF contestants
Congratulations fellas. Enjoy your Harley Davidsons.
Struve got a much-needed win over a legend and pushed Big Nog into retirement to boot. In addition to holding onto his ranking, I’m sure the win helped build the Dutchman’s confidence, which surely was waning after suffering through heart surgery, panic attacks and brutal knockouts in his last few fights. He should take on Bigfoot Silva next, another heavyweight who likely overcame his own fears and self-doubt at UFC 190. Winner can move on to top 10 opposition again. Then probably get KTFO.
At least he didn’t get knocked out or submitted this time, right everyone? At 39, sitting outside of the top 15, the time is right for Big Nog to call it quits. It was a hell of a career and he should be inducted into the Hall of Fame next year.
Antonio Silva should fight: Stefan Struve
Winning this fight was probably a terrible thing for his long-term health, but he’s back on the winning track and holding onto a spot in the rankings. As stated above, Struve is a perfect next step.
Both Palelei and Duffee recently had chances to break into the upper tier of the heavyweight division by putting away fading stars. Both men were soundly beaten for their efforts. Despite a good first round, at UFC 190 Soa proved once and for all that he is a mid-tier gatekeeper at best. Both men need a win to keep their jobs, let them duke it out on the prelims.
Gadelha looked incredible as she easily dispatched former WSOF champion Jessica Aguilar. Her rematch with Joanna J?drzejczyk should be a classic and provided the UFC doesn’t bury it on Fight Pass could be just what the division needs to come to prominence.
It’s not that Aguilar looked bad in her UFC debut, just overmatched. Not unlike Eddie Alvarez’s debut against Donald Cerrone, her fight just reaffirmed what we already know, that being another promotion’s champion doesn’t mean you’re UFC champion material, just that you’re pretty good. She should probably get booked against another contender rather than receive a slow rebuild. Jessica Penne just lost her title bid and would make a great next opponent.
By now, you’ve all surely heard what Ronda Rousey did to poor Bethe Correia at UFC 190 on Saturday. The champ humiliated her, simply put, beating the Brazilian power puncher at her own game and flattening her with a right hand 34 seconds into the first round. As she has done countless times in the past, Rousey managed to both meet and defy our expectations in the method and ease in which she put away a clearly outmatched opponent.
But rather than do our usual post-fight recap, we’re just going to compile what have been a fantastic series of reactions to the Rousey-Correia fight, starting with the GTA 5-style “wasted” treatment above. Check out the rest after the jump, but do it quick, because these will likely be taken down within the hour.
By now, you’ve all surely heard what Ronda Rousey did to poor Bethe Correia at UFC 190 on Saturday. The champ humiliated her, simply put, beating the Brazilian power puncher at her own game and flattening her with a right hand 34 seconds into the first round. As she has done countless times in the past, Rousey managed to both meet and defy our expectations in the method and ease in which she put away a clearly outmatched opponent.
But rather than do our usual post-fight recap, we’re just going to compile what have been a fantastic series of reactions to the Rousey-Correia fight, starting with the GTA 5-style “wasted” treatment above. Check out the rest after the jump, but do it quick, because these will likely be taken down within the hour.
Being a big fan of Celebrity Deathmatch in its heyday, I found this claymation treatment of the Rousey vs. Correia to be particularly enjoyable.
Here we have a “Before & After” comparison of Correia’s trash-talk at the weigh-ins paired against Rousey’s cutting post-fight remark. There’s not a doubt in my mind that, should Correia be a r/MMA user, this will be the gif that keeps her up nights.
Here’s Lil’ Wayne attempting to convey his awe despite a his fundamental misunderstanding of the English language. Poor lil’ guy.
And finally, here’s a brilliant parody of Joe Rogan’s congratgulations/declaration of love to Rousey following the win.
Elsewhere on the UFC 190 card, the Nogueira brothers had a rough go of things, some TUF Brazil guys you’ve never heard of beat some other TUF Brazil guys you’ve never heard of, and Antonio Silva managed to not get violently KO’d, so check out the complete results from UFC 190 below.
Main card
Ronda Rousey def. Bethe Correia via first-round KO
Mauricio Rua def. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira via unanimous decision
Gianco Franca def. Fernando Bruno via submission (rear-naked choke)
Reginaldo Vieira def. Dileno Lopes via unanimous decision
Stefan Struve def. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira via unanimous decision
Antonio Silva def. Soa Palelei via second-round TKO
Claudia Gadelha def. Jessica Aguilar via unanimous decision
Undercard
Demian Maia def. Neil Magny via submission (rear-naked choke)
Patrick Cummins def. Rafael Cavalcante via third-round TKO
Warlley Alves def. Nordine Taleb via submission (guillotine)
Iuri Alcantara def. Leandro Issa via unanimous decision
Vitor Miranda def. Clint Hester via second-round TKO
Guido Cannetti def. Hugo Viana via unanimous decision
At approximately midnight tomorrow night, Ronda Rousey is going to run roughshod over poor, sweet, delusional Bethe Correia. We all know it, and anyone who says otherwise is a crazy person. But before they fight, they first had to weigh-in and stare longingly into each others eyes at the HSBC Arena in Rio De Janeiro.
Suffice it to say, I think the staredown lived up to expectations, so check it out above, then head after the jump for complete UFC 190 weigh-in results.
At approximately midnight tomorrow night, Ronda Rousey is going to run roughshod over poor, sweet, delusional Bethe Correia. We all know it, and anyone who says otherwise is a crazy person. But before they fight, they first had to weigh-in and stare longingly into each others eyes at the HSBC Arena in Rio De Janeiro.
Suffice it to say, I think the staredown lived up to expectations. Check it out above, then head after the jump for complete UFC 190 weigh-in results.
Main Card (Pay-per-view, 10 p.m. ET)
Ronda Rousey (135) vs. Bethe Correia (134) – for women’s bantamweight title
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (206) vs. Mauricio Rua (206)
Fernando Bruno (155) vs. Glaico Franca (156) TUF: Brazil 4 lightweight tournament finals
Dileno Lopes (135) vs. Reginaldo Vieira (135) TUF: Brazil 4 bantamweight tournament finals
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (240) vs. Stefan Struve (265)
Soa Palelei (264) vs. Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva (265)
Jessica Aguilar (116) vs. Claudia Gadelha (116)
Prelim Card (FOX Sports 1, 8 p.m. ET)
Neil Magny (171) vs. Demian Maia (171)
Rafael Cavalcante (205) vs. Patrick Cummins (206)
Warlley Alves (171) vs. Nordine Taleb (171)
Iuri Alcantara (136) vs. Leandro Issa (136)
Prelim Card (UFC Fight Pass, 7 p.m. ET)
Clint Hester (186.7)* vs. Vitor Miranda (186)
Guido Cannetti (135) vs. Hugo Viana (136)
