Coach approves duel against Cyborg and guarantees: 'Ronda knocks out'

Edmond Tarverdyan (right) bets big on Ronda (left) against Cyborg. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

The promotion of the duel between Ronda Rousey e Chris Cyborg, one of the most anticipated clashes in women's MMA and which has faced backstage problems in recent years, has gained a strong supporter. Ronda's own coach, Edmond Tarvedyan, added to the call for a fight between the UFC women's bantamweight champion and the Brazilian. Furthermore, Edmond showed confidence in his athlete's striking and stated that she would knock out Cyborg in a possible encounter.

“I love this fight. I spoke to Ronda. I said, 'You'll knock out Cyborg any day of the week.” Ronda knocks out Cyborg! I believe that even with one hand she can face Cyborg and win. But this would be an exciting fight. That's what I believe, but it's a big fight. Cyborg is a changer, she's tough. She's going to drop her hands and get into a fight with Ronda, and it's an exciting fight. But what I believe is that my fighter is the best in the world. I would love to see this fight”, said the coach, in an interview with the podcast “The MMA Hour”.

At 27, Ronda Rousey He has a perfect record of ten wins as a professional. UFC women's bantamweight champion since the category's inauguration, the Olympic judo medalist has already defended her title four times – against Liz Carmouche, Miesha Tate, Sara McMann e Alexis Davis. Already Chris Cyborg, 29 years old, has a professional record of 12 wins, one loss and one unsuccessful fight. The Curitiba native is a former champion of the now-defunct Strikeoforce and currently plays in the Invicta FC event, of which she is champion of the featherweight category.