Bethe Correia Plans on Training at AKA; Wants Tate, Kaufman for Next Fight
Bethe Correia was motivated by her loss to Ronda Rousey. |
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Losing to Ronda Rousey has only strengthened Bethe Correia’s resolve.
The former bantamweight title challenger recently told Brazilian media outlet Combate that she plans on traveling to San Jose, Calif., to train at the American Kickboxing Academy. Correia normally calls the Pitbull Brothers camp, which is founded by Patricio and Patricky Freire, home but was invited to spend time at AKA by jiu-jitsu coach Leandro Viera.
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According to the report, Correia made her decision to journey to AKA following her 34-second knockout loss to Rousey in the UFC 190 main event on Aug. 1. It was the first loss in 10 professional appearances for Correia. The Brazilian would like a Top 5 opponent for her next fight and has targeted potential matchups with Miesha Tate and Sarah Kaufman.
“I [have] unfinished business, for example, with Miesha Tate. Moreover, Sarah Kaufman is always challenging me,” she said. “I know they're both great challenges, and I really want to [have] as many fights as I need to be able to make my rematch against Ronda.”
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