For Sonnen, Ronda is a 'basic fighter' and doesn't compare to Jon Jones

Sonnen (photo) already faced Jones in 2013, and was defeated by technical knockout. Photo: Disclosure

One of the most controversial names in MMA of all time continues to do his thing even away from the octagon. The former challenger for the middleweight and light heavyweight belts Chael Sonnen talked about Ronda Rousey, the biggest phenomenon in the sport today, and was not intimidated when criticizing the blonde or even saying that technically she does not compare to the former champion Jon Jones.

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“As long as Ronda is fighting, the others will have a big obstacle, they don't have her competitive history. In terms of the set of techniques, it is not unique. Jon Jones it's unique. He does video game moves that the hosts can't describe because they've never seen them before. Ronda is a very basic fighter, but she is an incredible competitor. She has been like this throughout her judo life, she has been to two Olympic Games. These other girls don't have that. The division is new, it started two, three years ago. They don't have a base, professional background or anything beyond that. She’s a competitor, the others aren’t”, said the loudmouth, in an interview with the former fighter’s podcast “Unleashed!” telecatch "Stone Cold" Steve Austin.

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Furthermore, Sonnen also commented on the choice of Holly holm, and not Misha Tate, as the next challenger for Ronda's belt. “Miesha Tate She would be the right opponent if she were to follow the ranking, but she has already had two opportunities. The division lacks balance. I like that there is new blood. I liked being Holly holm in Miesha's place, but I understand Joe Rogan pointing out Amanda nunes. She could have been chosen, but what would be the difference? We’re going to pay to see Ronda, that’s the truth”, she analyzed.

At 28, Ronda Rousey He has a professional record of 12 wins in 12 fights as a professional, all of them by technical knockout or submission. Already Chael Sonnen, 38 years old, retired from MMA last year with a record of 28 wins, 14 losses and one draw. The loudmouth, who fought against Jon Jones in 2013 and was defeated in the first round, he left the sport after being suspended for two years by the Nevada Athletic Commission for being caught twice in anti-doping, but left the possibility of returning to the octagon up in the air after the end of his punishment in the year that he comes.