Ronda Rousey Next Fight: ‘Rowdy’ Grapples With UFC Lightweight Gilbert Melendez; Women’s Champion Honored To Be Part Of Eminem’s Rap Lyrics
Ronda Rousey's next fight preparations have involved grappling with the UFC's male lightweights, particularly the current number one title contender Gilbert "El Niño" Melendez. The undefeated women's bantamweight champion also expressed that she is honored to be part of Eminem's lyrics in his latest single.
Ronda Rousey's next fight is slated against fellow undefeated fighter "Alpha" Cat Zingano. The bout is scheduled for UFC 184 in February, as the co-main event for the card headlined by middleweight champion Chris Weidman, and veteran challenger Vitor Belfort.
As Ronda Rousey's next fight preparations begin, "Rowdy" decided to grapple with Melendez, who competes at a weight class that is 30 pounds heavier. The grappling session is also in preparation for "El Niño's" own title fight against absentee champion Anthony Pettis at UFC 181 on December 6th.
In a video by Fight Hub TV, Melendez seemed to hold his own against Rousey, who usually dominates men who grapple with her. Ultimate Fighter alum and UFC middleweight contender Uriah Hall can very well attest to this.
In other news, Ronda Rousey's mainstream appeal has taken on another level as the undefeated women's champion was recently featured in one of the singles or rapper Marshall Mathers, better known as Eminem.
In a track titled "Shady XV", the controversial rapper made mention of Rousey's name, referring to her as a "slaughterhouse in a blouse." The lewd connotations on the song's lyrics caught the attention of mixed martial arts fans, but for Rousey, it does not bother her one bit. In fact, she claims that being part of an Eminem song is an honor for her.
"I feel like getting rapped about by Eminem is like getting armbarred by me," Rousey said in a report by MMA Fighting. "It might not be so pleasant if you're on the other side of it, but it's so skillfully done you have to be honored."
