Ronda Rousey vs. Bethe Correia headlines UFC 190 in Brazil

By Damon Martin
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UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will travel to Brazil for her next title defense where she will face undefeated challenger Bethe Correia in the main event for UFC 190 from Rio de Janeiro.

UFC president Dana White confirmed the new main event during a press confernece on Friday in Brazil. 

The timing works out for Rousey, who just recently blitzed top contender Cat Zingano in just 14 seconds for her most recent title defense at UFC 184 in February. 

The top-ranked fighter at 135 pounds is about to embark on a busy few months with her secondary career as an actress, where she will see two different films premiere ("Furious 7" and "Entourage") as well as her first starring role in the movie "Mile 22."

Assuming Rousey wraps up her film commitments by June, it will give her a full two months to prepare for Correia, who has been gunning for the champion for the better part of the past year.

Correia is undefeated in her UFC career with a 3-0 record, including victories over two of Rousey's closest friends: Jessamyn Duke and Shayna Baszler. Knocking off Rousey's roommates likely secured Correia the title shot along with the Brazilian constantly trash-talking the champion. And now it appears she'll get her chance.

This will be Rousey's first title defense outside the United States, but according to White, the women's bantamweight champion requested this fight take place in Brazil where she will face Correia on her home turf.