McGregor: I feel Rousey and I are equal
Conor McGregor: “I feel both of us are equal at the top of the game…[Ronda Rousey] is a special athlete and I’m happy to be up there with Ronda at the top of the game.”
There’s almost no doubt that Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor are the two biggest stars in the UFC today. They certainly garner the most media attention, attendance numbers, and viewership. But who is at the top? According to McGregor at least, they are equal:
“I feel both of us are equal at the top of the game,” said McGregor. “She is a special athlete and I’m happy to be up there with Ronda at the top of the game.”
McGregor admits Rousey’s had a tougher road to stardom than he has, but maybe not for the reasons you’d expect. McGregor believes it’s the flaws in his game that have helped him become such a draw.
“I believe, in the male spectrum, that I’m dominating the game. 100 precent. However, in the female aspect, Ronda is a two-time ESPY winner now. She’s a dominant champion. It’s very hard for her because she is so dominant.
“There’s a lot of questions about me. I am thankful for all the questions being asked about me because that generates interest which in turn generates revenue. Ronda’s just so dominant. She’s slaughtering these women ruthlessly.”
