Ronda Rousey believes MVP MMA could overtake UFC in the future: ‘I would love to be their Dana White’
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Ronda Rousey is making a one-fight comeback against Gina Carano on May 16 but indicates she may remain involved in MMA beyond that bout, partnering with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) instead of the UFC.
- Rousey criticizes the UFC's current management under TKO Group Holdings, arguing that the promotion has lost focus on building marquee events and prioritizes profits over fighter recognition and character-driven storytelling.
- She praises MVP and its co-founders, Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul, for their commitment to fair fighter compensation and sees their Netflix-aired event as a potential game-changer for MMA’s market share.
- Rousey believes the future of MMA lies in "showcase fights" featuring well-known personalities rather than traditional title bouts and uniform branding, emphasizing the importance of fighters as stars with distinct characters.
- Drawing on her experience with Dana White, Rousey expresses interest in becoming a top promoter herself and guiding MVP’s growth in the sport if the upcoming event succeeds.
