Ronda Rousey explains why Gina Carano fight isn’t happening in UFC: ‘They didn’t want to pay us the money we deserve’
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Ronda Rousey initially planned a UFC comeback fight against Gina Carano, with UFC President Dana White enthusiastic and offering a record pay-per-view-based deal.
- The UFC's transition from ESPN to Paramount+ eliminated pay-per-view revenue, significantly reducing Rousey's potential earnings and complicating her return negotiations.
- Rousey claims the UFC, now a publicly traded company, prioritized cost-cutting over fighter pay, leading to stalled negotiations and her decision to leave the promotion.
- Instead, Rousey signed with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions, with her fight against Carano now scheduled to air on Netflix on May 16, where she reportedly secured a more lucrative deal.
- This shift highlights tensions between UFC's new
