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Ronda Rousey suffered her second straight defeat this past weekend at UFC 207, losing to Amanda Nunes in just 48 seconds. With the former champ being such a massive mainstream star, many UFC fighters have weighed in on the loss shortly after the contest.
Jon Jones was among the more high profile fighters to do the same, as he sent out several messages on social media to try and give advice to the former champion. In Jones’ opinion, despite some talk about taking time off or possibly retiring, Rousey should continue fighting.
Related: UFC 207: Amanda Nunes says Ronda Rousey is ‘going to retire’, no need to keep hurting herself
My advice to Ronda would be to pick yourself up and try again.
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) December 31, 2016
I believe Rousey will be a champion for the rest of her life, even if she never wins another fight
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) December 31, 2016
I think it's important for Ronda to show her fans how great she truly is by displaying her courage and giving it another try.
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) December 31, 2016
What she does next will truly determine her legacy. I really hope she chooses to be a unbroken. Her story doesn't have to be over here
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) December 31, 2016
I also still believe she beats 90% of the division. Lots of ass kicking still to be done, lots of money to be made
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) December 31, 2016
Many have criticized Rousey’s coach in Edmond Tarverdyan after the two losses. Jones, on the other hand, says she doesn’t necessarily have to leave him, but believes that being in a bigger MMA team could only help her.
Related: Full transcript of Rousey’s corner advice during UFC 207 loss | Nunes: Rousey's career went down because Tarverdyan made her believe she was a boxer
seems like the whole MMA world is against her boxing coach. I've never seen him work, maybe he's not the problem https://t.co/GdrtJv6H04
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) December 31, 2016
Maybe she just needs to complement her coach with an MMA family. Maybe she should join one of the bigger MMA teams
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) December 31, 2016
Being around other bad asses and constantly sharing your spotlight could be good for you and so many ways. They can improve on your humility
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) December 31, 2016
Constantly being humbled is never a bad thing in a sport like this
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) December 31, 2016
I don't think taking a bunch of time off is necessarily what she needs. she needs a better stylistic match up. https://t.co/cZKPdhQ4HA
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) December 31, 2016
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