Correia: Rousey not a good champion
Bethe Correia: “…I don’t think she’s a good champion. I think she’s really selfish. She just thinks about herself, about making movies, dressing well, showing up.”
When Joe Rogan asked Ronda Rousey who she thought could be her next opponent, the champion responded with Holly Holm and Bethe Correia. Correai actually flew from Brazil to Los Angeles to watch Rousey fight and wanted to get into the Octagon and challenge Rousey. However, it was not allowed to happen and Correai also believes that Rousey is not a good champion for the UFC:
“She did a good thing that was bringing the UFC the female fights,” the Brazilian said through a translator. “She convinced Dana to do it. But I don’t think she’s a good champion. I think she’s really selfish. She just thinks about herself, about making movies, dressing well, showing up. I’m not gonna be like this, I’m gonna be a real champ. I’m gonna do something for the people. I’m gonna be the people’s champ.”
Correia (9-0) traveled all the way from Brazil this week in hopes of being granted a title shot after the UFC 184 main event. That did not happen as Rousey said she will be filming a movie after the bout. There’s no timetable left for her return. Correia, 31, has won three straight in the UFC and been incredibly vocal. She believes she has done enough to earn the opportunity against Rousey.
“I’m waiting for the UFC to decide,” Correia said. “I’m ready. I’ve done everything that’s possible in my way. I fought everyone. I challenge everyone. Dana White wants me to samba? Maybe I can do a little samba if that’s what you want. I can do everything that is possible to me, because I really, really want this fight.”