There is a common theme in all of Ronda Rousey's fights. Every time she steps into the Octagon, she does so with bad intentions and then ends matters quickly. Very quickly.
That's what happened Saturday night against Bethe Correia in Rio de Janiero. Angered by a perceived insult from the Brazilian that touched on her father's suicide, Rousey launched a two-fisted attack and knocked Correia out in 34 seconds.
Ronda Rousey said after her 1st round knockout victory over Bethe Correia, "I hope no one brings up my family again." http://pic.twitter.com/FJk2FgBNYL
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 2, 2015
Normally, Rousey stops most of her opponents with an arm bar that leads to a direct submission, but Correia was victimized by Rousey's striking ability.
Correia tried to come out with a couple of early punches herself, but none of those blows hurt or deterred Rousey. Once she got her opponent against the side of the cage, Rousey launched a series of punches that found their mark and put the Brazilian down.
The fight was immediately stopped after Correia's eyes turned glassy and was clearly in no position to defend herself.
After the fight, Rousey told the media she thought she regularly has an advantage over her opponents because they are unfamiliar with her style.
"One advantage I have over my opponents is that they don't really know what they are getting into until they come in there," Rousey said (:57 mark). "They can watch as much footage as they want, but they don't really know what it's like to be in there with me."
Celebrities and athletes weighed in with praise and admiration for Rousey after her latest victory, which raised her record to 12-0.
34 seconds.. Simply Amazing @RondaRousey! #UFC190
— Sugar Ray Leonard (@SugarRayLeonard) August 2, 2015
Ronda. Rousey. You are bad.
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) August 2, 2015
It is REALLY fun watching someone who is THAT dominant. Definitely worth staying up for. @RondaRousey #UFC190
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) August 2, 2015
can't believe I've paid $60 and waited until 1 a.m. for this...but Rousey is a mega star...the very thing men's UFC is lacking...
— Michael Wilbon (@RealMikeWilbon) August 2, 2015
There were several observers who made the case that Rousey's devastating style has taken over women's mixed martial arts fighting the way Mike Tyson took over heavyweight boxing when he was coming up in the sport in the 1980s. One of those people who concurs with that assessment is Tyson:
Mike Tyson on Ronda Rousey: "I think of myself when I watch her." It's easy to see why. #UFC190 http://pic.twitter.com/o2Zgpn1eFh
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 2, 2015
When Rousey fights, she is not trying to gain a tactical advantage, build up points or earn a decision. She is out to beat her opponent up, knock her out and win decisively. That's the same way Tyson fought when he was making a name for himself or defending his title.
Both fighters are skilled in all aspects of their sport, including defense and ring generalship, but it is the full-scale aggressiveness that makes Rousey so noteworthy and made Tyson such a dynamic champion.
You can't square up with @RondaRousey!!!!!!!
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) August 2, 2015
No 1 knw tht @RondaRousey had 1 punch knock out power. Attack a man weakness to beat him attack his strength 2 break him! SHE BROKE HER @ufc
— Michael Irvin (@michaelirvin88) August 2, 2015
DON'T PISS OF RONDA!!!!!! Wow!!
— Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) August 2, 2015
It seems like it's only a matter of time before Hollywood comes calling, and Denver Post sports columnist Benjamin Hochman nailed it when it comes to the actress who will play the starring role in "Rousey."
Prediction: Julia Stiles wins the best actress Oscar in 2018 for title role in ROUSEY. http://pic.twitter.com/yLl2RU5RSZ
— Benjamin Hochman (@hochman) August 2, 2015
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