Ronda Rousey, right, consoles Cat Zingano after Zingano tapped out 14 seconds into a UFC 184 mixed martial arts bantamweight title bout, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill, The Associated Press)
Colorado’s own Cat Zingano wants another shot at UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey.
The 33-year-old mixed martial artist, who lost to Rousey in 14 seconds at UFC 184, told ESPN that while her loss was “embarrassing,” she learned a lot from it.
“What I want is a rematch with Ronda. I want that opportunity again. Whatever it takes,” she said to ESPN.com. “I know where I belong and I’m willing to do what it takes to get there.”
Zingano (9-1), who typically has slow starts to her fights, decided to buck that trend and charged in with a flying knee at the opening bell. However, Rousey caught Zingano, grappled her to the ground and applied an armbar for the victory.
Zingano is ranked the No. 2 contender by the UFC in women’s bantamweight division behind Miesha Tate.
