Ronda Rousey goes scorched Earth on ‘chauvinist prick’ Hunter Campbell: ‘I’m f*cking coming for your job’
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Ronda Rousey is making her MMA return after a 10-year retirement, headlining the first MVP MMA event against Gina Carano in Inglewood, California, with the fight potentially becoming the most-viewed MMA event ever.
- Rousey initially sought UFC promotion for the fight but distanced herself due to conflicts with UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell, whom she criticized harshly for being dismissive and chauvinistic.
- She accused Campbell of undervaluing female fighters above 135 pounds and expressed frustration over his attitude toward the women's 145-pound division, which he reportedly wanted to eliminate.
- Rousey also cited personal history involving Campbell's derogatory remarks about fighters during the UFC's push to legalize Power Slap in California, further fueling her disdain.
- She declared her intent to surpass Campbell professionally, openly challenging his role in the UFC and asserting her determination to outshine him in the industry.