Rousey: I feel like a proud mama with growth of women s MMA

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Ronda Rousey is enjoying the progress she s seeing from women s MMA today. 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.

Weili Zhang zhangweilimma is a prime example of overcoming adversity - fighting not just through the ranks, but to also get noticed and stand out. I ve definitely taken notice, and so should you. Best of luck to the ladies fighting August 31 on #UFCfightnight157

Zhang immediately issued a response, showing respect and admiration for the former UFC women s bantamweight champion.

Wow. Idol. I remember the first time I saw you fight in UFC in 2013. I thought you were so cool. Then I was inspired to be like you. In this many-lined UFC star cage to play a part of our women s territory. You give me confidence and direction. If I want to slack off when I don t want to train I ll find you fighting. That gave me a lot of encouragement rondarousey

UFC Shenzhen will take place on August 31st.

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