Reinders on Bleda ahead of second UFC fight: Defeat makes you work a little harder on your weaknesses and makes you go deeper

Tereza Bledá, who tasted the taste of defeat for the first time in her career in the last match, returns to the scene this weekend. Now she will be looking to improve her reputation in the UFC, with her sixth straight opponent being a Brazilian.

The former Octagon champion fought her way into the UFC last year. She didn’t have it easy when boss Dana White turned her down despite winning the Contender due to her supposed lack of experience, but she eventually got her chance and signed with the organization.

She even had her first fight in November, but failed to make it. Her opponent Natalia Silva had a better day, the Czech fighter did not do well and was also stopped early in the third round.

Tereza Bledá, however, was not lazy. As they say, a loss can be the best reflection of success. So the talented fighter worked hard and after the first loss in her career she is waiting for a rematch. Again, with a Brazilian fighter. This time it will be Gabriella Fernandes.

This will be the sixth Brazilian in a row that the 21-year-old will fight. But this time, according to coach André Reinders, she’s even better prepared.

“She is training continuously, working on her strengths and improving on her weaknesses. I think that this time she is mentally prepared.

In the last match, when she lost, it wasn’t because she wasn’t ready, but rather her mental setup. The pressure and the stress. In this respect, it will make a huge difference in the upcoming match,” the experienced coach told Sport.cz.

But maybe even the first career defeat in the next match can help her. Pale already knows she is not invincible and can more easily see her weaknesses that she wants to push.

“It’s a bit of a cliché, but true at the same time. Defeat makes you work a little harder on your weaknesses and makes you go deeper. Experience also plays a role here, which is non-transferable.

To come out on top at such a young age and suddenly have the attention of the world on you is something most people wouldn’t give. It’s gonna take down a much more experienced wrestler, let alone a 21-year-old girl. I believe it made Tereza even stronger,” he added.

Source:: Sport.cz