“A Woman Like Beyonce Recognises My Existence” – Icon Beyonce’s Tribute to Ronda Rousey Once Sent the Then UFC Champion in a Frenzy

Ronda Rousey, the former UFC champion, is regarded as one of the greatest female combat sports athletes on the planet. The Olympic medalist gained immense fame during her time in the UFC. She was so famous that even some global icons recognized her, like Beyonce.

Beyonce, the pop culture icon, once channeled her inner Ronda Rousey before her live performance at the Made in America Festival in 2015. The pop star used Rousey’s lines from her famous interview before going into her song at the event.

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In an old interview in a hotel room, the WWE star hit out at her naysayers for talking about her body. “Just because my body was developed for a purpose other than f*cking millionaires doesn’t mean it’s masculine. I think it’s femininely bada*s as f*ck, because there’s not a single muscle on my body that isn’t for a purpose. Because I’m not a do nothing bit*h,” Rousey said. 

Rousey’s lines became a hit and were used to promote body positivity by many. Therefore, even Beyonce used them during her event to promote women’s empowerment. Later, Dana White reposted a clip from the event on his Twitter account.

When the former UFC bantamweight champion learned that the iconic Beyonce had used her lines before her song, she was thrilled. “To be honest, it’s an honor to have a real powerhouse of a woman like Beyoncé just recognize my existence,” Rousey told ET.

“It’s surreal how something I thought was a pre-fight rant in my hotel room that would end up scrapped on some editor’s floor has taken off to the point a cultural icon like Beyoncé is playing it between songs at her concert. Such a huge compliment. I couldn’t be more grateful,” Rousey added. 

Why did Ronda Rousey leave the UFC?

‘Rowdy’ became a UFC champion right after her debut in the promotion. She also had an incredible career in the UFC. The WWE star has six successful title defenses under her name. Moreover, most of her wins came early in the bouts.

However, Rousey’s reign in the division came to an end after she faced her first ever UFC loss against Holly Holm in 2015. Following that, Rousey faced yet another setback against Amanda Nunes in 2016.

These two losses took a heavy toll on the female wrestler. Therefore, she decided to depart from the promotion. Nevertheless, Rousey found success in pro wrestling following her retirement from MMA.

What are your thoughts on Rousey’s decision to leave the UFC? What do you guys think of Beyonce using Rousey’s lines at her event? Let us know in the comments section below.

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