R. Rousey (photo) has a professional record of 10 wins and no losses. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
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Steve Watts didn't imagine that his life would change radically during an amateur MMA fight in April last year. The athlete, then 40 years old, tried to defend himself from a guillotine from his opponent by applying a takedown, but the result was not good: Watts suffered a severe impact to the head and ended up with serious injuries to his spine, which left him paralyzed from the hip. neck down.
The UFC champion Ronda Rousey She was moved by the story and sent Watts a video offering her support. “Hi, Steve. I'm Ronda and I heard about your story. I just want to wish you the best possible luck in your recovery. I can't understand what you're going through, but if I've learned anything, it's that trying your hardest to achieve your closest goal is one of the best rewards you can have. I hope you achieve all your rewards that you can. I admire your effort and I hope you keep the faith, because everything happens for something. Your work is not for nothing and will be rewarded one day”, said the fighter.
Shortly afterwards, Watts responded to the fighter with a video, showing himself touched by the champion's attitude. “Hi, Ronda. This is Steve Watts and I wanted to respond to his kind and friendly video. You have shown yourself to be very kind and wise. And you're right: very few people know what it's like to be in my shoes. You keep the best people around you and work your hardest, and that's the most you can do. That's what being a warrior is: whatever consequences you have, you deal with them and move on. I thank you for your message and wish you the best,” he declared.
Ronda Rousey will return to the UFC octagon in November, when he defends his title once again against Holly holm. The fight, which will headline UFC 193, will take place at Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Australia.
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