Matt Brown: ‘Narcissist’ Ronda Rousey didn’t redeem herself by beating Gina Carano: ‘Just cringe from top to bottom’
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Key Points:
- Ronda Rousey returned to fighting after 10 years, defeating Gina Carano via a 17-second armbar submission, then retired again with a win instead of ending on consecutive knockout losses.
- UFC veteran Matt Brown criticized Rousey's comeback, calling her narcissistic and saying the fight lacked redeeming qualities since Carano had not fought in 17 years and appeared overmatched.
- Brown also condemned Rousey's promotional approach, accusing her of focusing on negativity toward the UFC and other fighters instead of showing humility or addressing past losses.
- Despite the quick victory, Brown felt Rousey missed a chance to redeem herself with fans and the MMA community by not taking a more gracious or authentic stance in her return.
- Rousey plans to retire from fighting to focus on family and possibly work in an executive role with Jake Paul’s promotion, but Brown doubts her public relations strategy and overall approach to the sport.