Former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey was once hailed as the baddest woman on the planet. Known for her unparalleled aggression and dominance in the Octagon, the 37-year-old is now retired from mixed martial arts and has turned her attention to writing. Recently, Rousey made headlines with her announcement on X (formerly Twitter) about offering private lessons for sale on Kickstarter.
This move has led some fans to speculate that the former champion might be facing financial difficulties. However, in an old video, Rousey revealed that she was once close to earning as much as boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. Let’s delve into her story.
Few fighters in the UFC have made an impact as significant as Ronda Rousey. With a record for the most title defenses (six) and a successful transition to WWE, Rousey has inspired women worldwide with her achievements. According to Celebritynetworth.com, Rousey earned a staggering $14 million during her MMA career.
At one point, Rousey claimed she could have earned close to Mayweather’s $600 million with the help of UFC President Dana White. While UFC fighters often complain about inadequate pay, Rousey appeared content with her earnings. In an old video, she responded to a reporter comparing her earnings to Mayweather’s.
The reporter expected an angry response from Rousey, but she remained composed. When asked why she didn’t earn as much as Mayweather despite being at the top of her sport, Rousey smiled and said, “I don’t like to talk about exactly how much money I make. But I am extremely comfortable and happy.” She added, “And you know if I got to a point where I had almost 50 fights I would probably be making close to the same amount of money that Floyd does. But at this point, I have eleven.”
Rousey went on to have a successful career, earning $13 million during her seven-fight tenure in the UFC. She has now decided to share her expertise with 10 lucky fans, as revealed in her latest Instagram post.
Rousey announced on X that she is offering private lessons for sale on Kickstarter. The former champion and her husband, Travis Browne, are willing to teach a select group of fans. The chosen participants will learn everything about MMA and the nuances of fighting.
From Rousey’s infamous armbar to Browne’s “elbows against the cage,” participants will have the chance to learn various techniques. The couple will share their extensive knowledge and experiences from years of training and fighting.
On Instagram, Rousey posted, “Get a private MMA lesson from me and @travisbrownemma – limited to 10 people! Check the link in my bio, back our Expecting the Unexpected graphic novel Kickstarter and choose the private lesson add-on. If you’re a beginner, a teacher, a fighter, we’ll open books and will teach you anything you want to learn. Wanna learn the intricacies of my armbar? This is your chance! Wanna learn how to do the ‘Travis Browne elbows against the cage’? Just ask!”
After retiring from the sport in 2016, Rousey has been gradually finding her way back to the spotlight. She recently announced that she had written a graphic novel, “Expecting the Unexpected,” which will be released through her Kickstarter page. The exclusive MMA lessons for 10 selected participants are part of the Kickstarter campaign for the graphic novel.
In summary, Ronda Rousey continues to inspire and engage with her fans through her new ventures in writing and teaching. Despite retiring from MMA, her influence and legacy in the sport remain strong.
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