AFTER all the trash talking and speculations, American Ronda “Rowdy” Rousey left no doubt as to who the baddest woman in the planet is.
Wanting to make a bold statement, Rousey didn’t go for her patented armbar and takedown and went inside the striking world of Brazilian Bethe Correia in the world’s most-awaited showdown between two undefeated lady cage warriors.
Rousey beat Correia in her own game, winning by knockout in just 34 seconds of the first round to retain her world women’s bantamweight title in UFC 190 yesterday in Brazil.
Rousey travelled thousands of miles to meet who was dubbed as her worthiest opponent in the cage in Correia, a striking specialist, who at the time was undefeated.
Correia, earlier vowed that she would be the one to retire undefeated, but Rousey, however, had another plan, which she crafted masterfully. And it didn’t take long for her to see the best opportunity.
“The plan was to overwhelm her with punches and allow her to make the clinch first—and that’s exactly what happened,” said Rousey, who now has unblemished record of 12 MMA wins, six of them in the UFC.
There was no touch of gloves when the bell rang. Rousey went at Correia right away, landing several uppercuts before cornering her foe. Rousey continued with here relentless attack and as Correia moved away, the American landed with a big right hook that landed on the left temple of her rival.
Correia fell sideways and hit the floor.
Referee John Mcarthy didn’t even have to count as he halted the fight for Rousey, who dedicated her victory to departed professional wrestler Rowdy Piper.