Ronda Rousey hasn't fought since sustaining a devastating first-round knockout loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 back in 2016. Now 39 years old, she trailblazed women's participation in the sport and became the UFC's inaugural female champion. Following the announcement of her fighting comeback, Ronda Rousey criticized the UFC for underpaying their athletes and also condemned the promotion for failing to deliver the best possible matchups.
UFC CBO Hunter Campbell's daily responsibilities include overseeing the majority of fight negotiations within the promotion, and appears to have been in discussions with Ronda Rousey regarding a comeback before she opted to sign a lucrative contract with MVP, though the exact nature of those discussions and the specific terms of her contract remain unclear. In preparation for the forthcoming Netflix MMA showcase, the promotion has also recruited the likes of Nate Diaz, Mike Perry and Francis Ngannou to the card. After the confirmation of Nate Diaz's first MMA contest in almost four years, Ronda Rousey took another swipe at the UFC, reports All Out Fighting.
Welcome to the revolution Nate Diaz, Mike Perry. It's the FIGHTERS vs the establishment - and we're gonna win! May 16 only on Netflix. PS Hunter Campbell pissed off the wrong bitch. I'm coming for your job motherfucker.
According to Daily Mirror - Main, Ronda Rousey described her motivation for the fight, saying she wants to rewrite her ending with Gina Carano, though the full context of her cut-off quote about Carano not doing well is not detailed. She also noted that this fight might be her last, as she wants to focus on family, but how much she is being paid for it is unknown. The full details of her criticisms about UFC underpaying athletes and failing to deliver the best matchups have not been fully disclosed.
Ronda Rousey's return marks a significant moment in MMA, as she faces Gina Carano in a highly anticipated bout that could redefine her legacy in the sport.
I guess it depends on how this one goes. I really want some more babies, and it's getting to the point in my life where I can't really be taking detours anymore.
I really want to be fully present for my husband and my kids. It gets to the point where it's like, when are you going to be impressed enough with yourself to spend some time with your family. I feel like this is me trying to rewrite my ending with Gina and maybe it's a Lord of the Rings ending that keeps going on and on and on. Or maybe it's a grand finale... But I promised my husband this was definitely the last one.
Once I found that love again, and I saw her [Carano] not doing well, I was li