Sonnen warns Ronda: 'Bethe will be the biggest challenge of her career'

Ronda (left) and Bethe (right) take part in the main fight of UFC 190, in Rio. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

Owner of an irreverent and unique style, the former fighter Chael Sonnen He is known for his controversial statements, often against Brazilian athletes. However, this time, the North American used the UFC 190 hook to, believe me, praise Beth Pitbull and even left a warning for the champion Ronda Rousey, who will face her next Saturday (01) in Rio de Janeiro (RJ).

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“Few things irritate me more than having to hear “this is the biggest challenge of your career” every time someone fights. Attention: Not every fight is the biggest test for a person. In this case of the next fight of Ronda Rousey, the sentence is precise (…). Most of Ronda's rivals have to face her, but they don't want to face her. Bethe asked, even begged for this fight. I think the distance between Ronda and the rest of the division is quite large, but I have to agree that this is the biggest challenge of her career”, wrote the loudmouth in a post on social media.

Sonnen also presented technical arguments that justify his opinion and explained how he believes the Brazilian's game can stand up to Ronda's. “As if Ronda was not enough to defend her belt in Brazil. Field control is not always an advantage, but when it comes to a Brazilian in Brazil, it counts. Bethe is a small fighter for her category, which makes her an even greater challenge. Any takedown attempt first requires you to get shorter than your opponent, and if your opponent is short this gives you an automatic advantage when it comes to wrestling defense. Additionally, shorter arms add power to punches. Bethe delivers great punches to the body of her rivals, which can knock down whoever receives them. and, on top of all that, Bethe’s desire to be in the race cannot be ignored,” she analyzed.

Ronda Rousey e Beth Pitbull face each other next Saturday (01), at the HSBC Arena, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ). The duel, valid for the Ultimate women's bantamweight belt, is the main fight of UFC 190, an event that will feature the historic rematch between Rogério Minotouro e Mauritius Shogun as co-main event.