A decade later, Ronda Rousey finally opens up about the messy end to her UFC career: 'Now I get it'
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Key Points:
- Ronda Rousey returns to MMA after nearly a decade, facing Gina Carano in a fight promoted by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions on Netflix, marking her first fight since 2015.
- Rousey revealed she struggled with undiagnosed neurological issues, including migraine aura and vision problems, which contributed to her loss to Holly Holm and eventual retirement from MMA.
- Despite her challenges, Rousey credits UFC CEO Dana White for sending her to the Cleveland Clinic, where she received a diagnosis and treatment that enabled her comeback.
- Rousey plans Saturday’s fight to be her last, focusing on family goals, but she envisions a future role in MMA leadership, potentially as a transformative figure like Dana White.
- She believes her career setbacks and timing of her return have positioned her to help disrupt the MMA landscape, empowering fighters and fostering competition with the UFC through new promotions like MVP MMA.