For many female fighters, it was Ronda Rousey who brought recognition to women’s MMA. And in just a few years since she came along, the sport has seen a good number of formidable female fighters and champions.
On Thursday via Instagram, “Rowdy” Ronda took some time to appreciate how far women’s MMA has gone. She specifically gave props to UFC strawweight contender Weili Zhang, who faces champion Jessica Andrade in the UFC’s debut event in Shenzhen, China next week.
I feel like a proud mama watching how women’s mma has grown. Women from all walks of life, from all over the world are rising to the challenge and showing the world what it means to fight like a girl.