Bethe says Rousey's gift to the institute was a 'marketing ploy'

Bethe leaves the octagon devastated after losing to Rousey. Photo: Inovafoto

the fight between Ronda Rousey e Bethe Correia It's already over, but the Brazilian still hasn't left behind her feelings towards the champion. The fighter, defeated in the main fight of UFC 190 with a knockout in 34 seconds, stated that she still does not respect her last opponent, and that she saw the North American's recent actions as a marketing action.

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Shortly after the fight, Rousey left her belt at Instituto Reação, a social project led by former judoka Flávio Canto in Rocinha, in Rio de Janeiro. According to Bethe, the decision was made for image reasons.

“I couldn’t see her as this woman wanting to do this symbolism. I think it was all her marketing. From what I've known, from what I've seen of Ronda with me, she's the biggest marketing player. I don’t see her doing good deeds like that”, said the Brazilian, in an interview with the website “Ag. Fight.” “With this fight scheduled, I got to know her more. I started to see who she really is. I know what she is like no one else, and I will never have an ounce of respect. Our rivalry will last forever, I will never support it, I will always support it because of all the falsehood I saw in Brazil. There is no way to have a friendly atmosphere. Before, during and after we don't greet each other, and I don't think I ever will. My battle is to be champion. If it’s still her, I’d definitely want a rematch,” she added.

Bethe Correia suffered her first defeat in professional MMA against Rousey; the North American, on the other hand, remains undefeated, with 12 victories in 12 fights.

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