Troubled UFC fighter Jon Jones has offered words of advice to fallen superstar Ronda Rousey after her brutal loss at UFC 207, encouraging her not to retire yet.
“My advice to Ronda would be to pick yourself up and try again,” Jones wrote on Twitter. “I believe Rousey will be a champion for the rest of her life, even if she never wins another fight.
“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. 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.
“I also still believe she beats 90% of the division. Lots of ass kicking still to be done, lots of money to be made.
“Maybe she just needs to complement her coach with an MMA family. Maybe she should join one of the bigger MMA teams.
“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.
“Constantly being humbled is never a bad thing in a sport like this.”
Jones advice is in direct contrast to Rousey’s own mother, who told TMZ Sports on Friday night after the fight that she’d like to see her daughter retire and let “stupid people” continue to get punched in the face instead.
