Ronda Rousey defends UFC treatment: 'We are being very well taken care of'

Ronda (photo) defended the UFC and praised Zingano. Photo: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC

The way the UFC treats and pays its fighters has become a subject of discussion recently after accusations of Wanderlei Silva, who ensures that the company does not pass on the ideal amount of money to athletes. However, the UFC women's bantamweight champion, Ronda Rousey, defended the North American organization and guaranteed that the treatment given not only to her, but also to all the other fighters in her division, is satisfactory.

“I'm very, very happy and very, very satisfied with the money I make. And this is also very, very private. I don't want people to know how much I earn. I can only say that I am very comfortable and they are taking very good care of me. As far as I know, all the other women are being very well taken care of”, said Ronda, in an interview with the podcast “It's Time!”, from announcer of the UFC, Bruce Buffer.

The champion also paid several compliments to Zingano cat, who will be her next challenger for the category belt. “Rowdy” highlighted the opponent’s determination even after a difficult year, in which she suffered a serious injury and also went through personal drama with the death of her husband. “I really like Cat, I really do. The year she's had has been terrible, and seeing her overcome it all serves as motivation for me. I told her she will get the fight she deserves. I will beat her, but we will fight. And she understands that I say that in a good way”, praised the fighter.