Coach Edmond Tarverdyan on UFC Champ Ronda Rousey's Boxing, TUF + Mousasi vs Machida

MMA H.E.A.T. catches up with UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey's coach Edmond Tarverdyan twelve days before her fight with Sara McMann, and hears what he has to say about his fighter's chances in the title defense. Edmond also discusses the evolution of Ronda's stand-up game, he superiority over other female fighters and how working with her has affected his life and his gym, Glendale Fighting Club. he also gives his thoughts on the upcoming fight between Lyoto Machida and Gegard Mousasi.

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[rauldelatorre]

Going back n hearing this makes me laugh even harder 😂😂😂

[edwinesquivel]

Shit id beAt rousey with just my kicks lol

[Lopata]

That guy made a fool out of himself on that show...I will be surprised if there is still anyone that likes him. 

[terra]

Edmond isn't actually a bad guy....anyone can be made to look bad by the media....and I bet most of the people here have had some kind of confrontation and acted in a similar way at some point in their lives....He just got a bad rap on TUF and now people that don't even know him have already decided they dislike him after seeing a few bits of footage on a reality show.

[johnsmith]

LMAO he said that Ronda could tie one hand behind her back and still be able to knock out any of the other women fighters in the UFC?!?! For anybody to think that a person is so good they can win all their fights with one arm is fucking crazy. Hmmm maybe if Ronda had one arm tied behind her back against Amanda Nunes or Holly Holm she would have won.... LMAO LOL hahaahhahahaha

[rudiratte]

This guy is so fucking hard in the friendzone...

[fysiologik]

Ive met Ronda and she is really a sweet person, smart and funny as shvt. Very authentic & wreaks of focus. 

This guys demeanor and way he speaks totally consistent with my take away of her. People read into her emotions to much. Just like me and everyone else, those same emotions are what drive us. Keep going lady #veniceproud  

[thesaucewhisperer]

He looks like that French dude from the first Godzilla movie

[johnsmith]

why is there no footage of Ronda dropping silver medalist champion boxer's? And he's saying she was doing this daily with 14 ounce gloves. Then I guess Amanda Nunes would easily win Olympic gold .

[junkmode]

this guys failed to teach her anything with years worth of training all she uses is her judo she learnt of someone else 

[GunAssassin]

Lol dam the dislikes people really dislike this dude.

[mmanut]

Great trainer, really likes Ronda and puts her as his main priority. This is the kind of trainer that any top level fighter must have to stay at the top of their game. Edmond is a great guy and wish him and Ronda the best. 

[StatsReset]

he looks like something out of sesame street

[Nomedehtdrumr]

I used to be a RRR fan, but not that much anymore

[TheMrChurbro]

Cool interview nice to hear things from Edmond's point of view don't get to hear from him too much.

[meowmeth]

Untill Rhonda starts performing bad then I don't know why any negative comments are being said her coach is obviously very talented and knows what he's doing sense we all know who she is and she wins all of her fights

[sammygmartinistheman]

If the wrestler misses the immediate takedown and starts to clinchup high no one in the 135 womens division will be able to stop themselves from being launched into the air by Ronda

[amphibdriver]

If Cyborg can ever make 135 and fight Rhonda, Cyborg won't be able to bull rush Rhonda with heavy strikes and intimidate her against the cage fence. Cyborg will soon find herself at a big disadvantage once Rhonda ties up with her and drags Cyborg to the matt. Cyborg is a black belt in BJJ, but Rhonda's Judo skill level is at a much higher level than Cyborg's BJJ skill level.

[hotredtiger]

I was rummaging through Wikipedia while watching this video, and I was wondering if the wrestler Edmond and Ronda referenced in their interviews was Alena Kartashova of Russia?

[welingtonalvares]

Remember when Ronda said she could beat Laila Ali and EVERYONE trust her?
Right before she was elected by ESPN "the best female athlete of all time " ???
And now people blame her coach ?
They should blame UFC and Media for all hype they gave that terrible fighter.