UFC fighter Ronda Rousey follows Fedor’s footsteps

Fedor Vladimirovich Emelianenko (39), nicknamed the "emperor of ultimate fighting," and the "man of one 6 billionth," displayed no hesitance in fighting from round one when he was an active pro athlete. When he hit right the opponent with his straight punch, he beat the opponent in the face through his right and left hooks with large angles, and finished the game. Then, as if he knew he would win, he only beamed graciously without performing any victor’s ceremony.

Fedor knocked down Hiroya Dakata of Japan only at 12th second after the opening in September 2000, and Zuluzinho, a large build from Brazil standing 200 centimeters tall and weighing 177 kilograms, at 20th second in the first round at the "Pride Fumetsu (men’s festival) 2005."

Ronda Rousey (28), the world’s strongest female fighter in the Bantam grade champion, is following the footsteps of Fedor in his hay days. Rausey, who was recording 11 wins in as many matches including 10 matches she finished in the first round’ through Saturday, secured knockout win over Bethe Correia (32) of Brazil at 34th second in the first round in her sixth defense match for the UFC 190 Bantam grade title, which took place on Sunday.

Rausey, who won matches through ground technique in nine matches including the latest four defense games before Sunday, finished Sunday’s match with her punches. Rausey, who would always wildly express joy after a match, only lightly smiled after the match on the day.

Rausey, who said “I admired Fedor the most,” is poised to dominate the UFC as "female Fedor" for now. “Facing Fedor, opponent players would feel daunted even before starting a match, and hence had no chances to display their skills and ended up losing the game,” said Kim Dae-hwan, a commentator on UFC. “Players who face Rausey, who is armed with perfect fighting skills and strong confidence, will similarly feel heavy mental burden as well.”