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Ronda Rousey demolishes latest opponent in 34-second knockout in mixed martial arts

Inspired by late wrestler 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper, champion makes Brazilian pay for comments about her father

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Ronda Rousey lands a punch on Brazil's Bethe Correia during her quick-fire victory in Rio de Janeiro. Photos: Reuters

It's not a good idea to give Ronda Rousey some extra motivation.

Hurt by comments about her family and moved by the death of a close friend and idol, Rousey wasted no time in knocking out home-crowd favourite Bethe Correia only 34 seconds into the first round at UFC 190.

Rousey defended her bantamweight title by throwing a rapid sequence of punches at the Brazilian's head, landing a combination of right and left strikes that sent her opponent face-first into the ground and disappointed the local fans.

I hope that nobody really brings up my family any more when it comes to fights. I hope this is the last time
Ronda Rousey

It was yet another impressive performance by Rousey, who improved to 12-0 in her incredible MMA career. She has been crushing her opponents inside the octagon, but this victory seemed special.

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Rousey came into the fight upset with Correia after the Brazilian made a comment apparently referencing to Rousey's father's suicide. Rousey said Correia crossed the line, so she would try to embarrass her in front of her fans.

"I hope that nobody really brings up my family any more when it comes to fights," she said. "I hope this is the last time."

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Before the fight, Correia had said that she didn't know about what happened to Rousey's father and never intended to attack her personally.

Bethe Correia of Brazil is helpless as she lies on the canvas.
Bethe Correia of Brazil is helpless as she lies on the canvas.
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