Ronda Rousey says the UFC ‘used to be anti-establishment, and now it’s become the establishment’
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Key Points:
- Ronda Rousey is set to return to MMA after nearly a decade, headlining MVP MMA 1 against Gina Carano on May 16 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
- In recent statements and behind-the-scenes footage, Rousey criticized the UFC for stagnation, accusing the promotion of becoming complacent and exploiting fighters with limited contract options.
- She highlighted that the UFC, once the premier platform for fighters to earn money, has become one of the worst places financially due to its dominant but uncompetitive position in the industry.
- Rousey expressed disappointment with the UFC's leadership changes and their perceived disregard for fans and fighters, warning that the organization is at a precarious point and needs to value its athletes more.
- She positions her return and comments as a call to action, aiming to challenge the UFC's current status and revive competition within the sport.
