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Ronda Rousey slams former judo coach in her autobiography

Editorial by Mike Tycoon

Just a few weeks remain until judo powerhouse Ronda Rousey is set to take on Bethe Correia at UFC 190 on 1st August.

 The 28-year-old has made quite the name for herself throughout her career in UFC, currently maintaining the title of undefeated champion in the women’s bantamweight category. This is something which she’s not going to let go of in a hurry come August 1st..

 Her opponent, Correia, hails from Brazil and boasts an impressive nine wins and no losses – making for a worthy fight against Rousey in her native Rio de Janeiro. Indeed, spectators may have to wait and bet in play rather than placing their bets beforehand – this is a match that will really be too close to call.

With so much fighting talent going around, one has to wonder where all of this stems from – and for fans of Rousey, her autobiography might just be the answer. Her book, My Fight/Your Fight, was published earlier this year and features a pretty extensive account of her time with former coach Jason Morris.

Rousey began her judo career training with the 1992 silver medallist back in 2005, in which she would spend her days sleeping on his couch in Glenville. By day she would tirelessly practise her art, who would eventually guide her to victory in the Beijing Olympics, in which she won a bronze medal.

However, despite her success, Rousey does not have a good word to say about Morris, or the living conditions in which she found herself. In a candid account of her meteoric rise to fame, she recalls: “I was training under a coach I couldn't stand and who was taking my money. I was starving. I was not improving. 'What the **** am I doing here?' I asked myself out loud.”

It’s since been reported that Morris has not read the book, but is happy to accept the “free advertising” of his martial arts school, however damaging the comments. He said: “I was happy to be mentioned.

“I’m a judo coach. I do the best I can, and she came to me. I didn’t seek her out. She wanted expert training, and I did the best I could at the time.”

While things may be bitter between Rousey and Morris, it seems that the two have fared pretty well since parting ways – let’s just hope her bout with Correia this August doesn’t bring an end to her 11-run winning streak.

 

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