Ronda Rousey News
Brendan Schaub responds to Ronda Rousey's comments about their relationship: "Why bring it up 14 years later?"
Josh Evanoff - May 16, 2024
Brendan Schaub has responded to former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey. As some fans have likely seen, ‘Rowdy’ has been busy doing a press tour for her recently released memoir. Titled ‘Our Fight’, it serves as a sequel to Ronda Rousey’s first book released in 2015. This second memoir follows the second half of her MMA career, as well as her transition to the world of professional wrestling.
Daniel Cormier goes to bat for Ronda Rousey amidst criticism of her concussion revelation: “All she's doing is telling her truth”
Harry Kettle - May 15, 2024
UFC legend Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on some of the criticism aimed at Ronda Rousey recently. As we all know, Ronda Rousey accomplished some great things in mixed martial arts. From women’s MMA to her overall dominance and star power, she was a force of nature. Alas, fans of the sport have vilified her on more than one occasion for some of her past comments.
Ronda Rousey takes aim at former boyfriend Brendan Schaub: “My ex thrived on playing f**ked-up mind games”
Harry Kettle - May 15, 2024
UFC legend Ronda Rousey has taken a shot at former boyfriend Brendan Schaub in her new book. For so many years now, Ronda Rousey has been seen as a polarizing figure in mixed martial arts. While she did so much for the sport, she also hasn’t had the best relationship with fans.
Ronda Rousey to adapt memoirs into Netflix film, 'Rowdy' currently writing scripts for her biopic
Josh Evanoff - May 2, 2024
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will be taking her talents to the film world. Fans have likely seen a lot of interviews featuring ‘Rowdy’ in the last few months. Those have served to promote her new memoir ‘Our Fight’. The book serves as Ronda Rousey’s second autobiography, previously putting out ‘My Fight/Your Fight’ back in 2015. Reviews of the new release have been largely positive, but the former fighter did recently earn a lot of criticism from commentator Jimmy Smith.
Ronda Rousey details rift with Joe Rogan, MMA media towards the end of her UFC run: "I'll be waiting on that call forever!""
Curtis Calhoun - April 23, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey wishes UFC commentator Joe Rogan and other media personalities would apologize for their past criticism of how she handled losses. Rousey is arguably one of the greatest UFC fighters of all time after pioneering the promotion’s dip into women’s MMA. She headlined the UFC’s first all-female main event, defeating Liz Carmouche for the bantamweight championship at UFC 157.
Holly Holm responds after Ronda Rousey claims she was concussed before their title fight: "She wasn't better than me"
Cole Shelton - April 10, 2024
Holly Holm has responded to Ronda Rousey after ‘Rowdy’ claimed she was concussed going into their fight. Holm fought Rousey back at UFC 193 in 2015 and going into the fight, ‘Rowdy’ was a massive betting favorite. However, Holm pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history as she knocked Rousey out cold to become the new bantamweight champion.
Ronda Rousey names non-UFC legend as her MMA GOAT: "He had it all"
Josh Evanoff - April 9, 2024
Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey believes Fedor Emelianenko is the greatest fighter of all time. There are few things that MMA fans love more than debating greatness. Naturally, names such as Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Anderson Silva, Demetrious Johnson, and more are thrown into the ‘GOAT’ discussion. Even the likes of UFC CEO Dana White have chimed in, with the promoter labeling ‘Bones’ as the greatest fighter ever.
Chael Sonnen defends Ronda Rousey against critics of 'Greatest fighter' remarks: "It's a cautionary tale"
Curtis Calhoun - April 4, 2024
Chael Sonnen defended UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey against fan criticism over naming herself as the greatest MMA fighter of all time. Rousey retired from MMA after a loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207. After a 12-fight unbeaten streak during her professional career, she finished her UFC tenure with losses to Holly Holm and Nunes.
Ronda Rousey explains how hostile UFC fans turned her appreciation into resentment: “I’m the greatest fighter that has ever lived”
Harry Kettle - April 3, 2024
Former UFC star Ronda Rousey has spoken out against the criticism she’s received from mixed martial arts fans over the years. In recent times, Ronda Rousey has been best known for her work in professional wrestling. Alas, the majority of MMA fans remember her from her iconic stint with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Ronda Rousey reveals severe concussions forced retirement from the UFC: "I really couldn't talk about it"
Josh Evanoff - March 21, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey was forced to leave combat sports due to concussions. ‘Rowdy’ is still one of the biggest UFC stars of all time, and directly led to the company introducing women into the promotion. Due to Ronda Rousey’s success in Strikeforce, Dana White took notice. He signed her in late 2012 and thus began a dominant stranglehold on the 135-pound division.
Ronda Rousey slams 'slimeball' Vince McMahon in recent memoir: "Blurred line between character and reality"
Josh Evanoff - March 20, 2024
Ronda Rousey has nothing kind to say about her former boss, former WWE CEO Vince McMahon. ‘Rowdy’ was famously one of the biggest stars in UFC history, fighting for the company between 2013 and 2016. However, after a knockout loss to Amanda Nunes, Ronda Rousey opted to step away from MMA. While she never formally retired from fighting, she’s acknowledged a return to the cage is as likely as a return to Judo.
Chael Sonnen shuts down comparisons between Kayla Harrison and Ronda Rousey: “She has never made a dollar for the promoter”
Harry Kettle - February 1, 2024
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has questioned those who compare Kayla Harrison with Ronda Rousey. For the longest time now, Kayla Harrison has been seen by many as the second coming of Ronda Rousey. That isn’t universally true for every MMA fan out there, but it’s certainly been a popular thought.
Ronda Rousey reacts after Vince McMahon resigns from WWE: "If he’s still around Vince still has a hand in the business"
Chris Taylor - January 27, 2024
Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey has reacted after her former employer Vince McMahon announced his resignation from WWE. McMahon, the longtime face of the WWE, was appointed TKO Group Holding’s Executive Chairman and board member following the company’s merger with the UFC. However, Vince’s position within the company drew heavy scrutiny after the Wall Street Journal shared a story regarding a lawsuit filed by Janel Grant, that insinuates Vince McMahon was abusing her sexually for years and even pimping her to other men.
Dana White shoots down rumors of Brock Lesnar or Ronda Rousey fighting at UFC 300: “They’re not coming back”
Harry Kettle - November 9, 2023
UFC president Dana White has dismissed the idea of Brock Lesnar or Ronda Rousey returning in time for UFC 300. In April 2024, the Ultimate Fighting Championship is expected to host its landmark UFC 300 event. The show is set to be one of the biggest in the history of mixed martial arts, and as such, plenty of big stars are likely to appear on the card.
Ronda Rousey's UFC payouts revealed in UFC antitrust court documents
Cole Shelton - November 2, 2023
Ronda Rousey is one of the biggest stars in UFC history and all eight of her payouts were released. A judge denied the UFC to appeal class certification in its ongoing antitrust lawsuit. The lawsuit but several former fighters alleges that the promotion suppressed fighter pay through anti-competitive tactics such as shutting out competition and controlling the market from 2010 until 2017.
California signs Ronda Rousey-led bill to provide pension to retired MMA fighters
Josh Evanoff - October 12, 2023
A California MMA bill supported by Ronda Rousey and others has now been passed. Fighter pay and benefits for MMA athletes have been a discussion for the last few years now. The ongoing antitrust lawsuit threatens the UFC itself and is expected to potentially kick off next year. The suit was led by names such as Nate Quarry and Cung Lee and could get billions in damages from the company.
John McCarthy is not sold on Dana White’s comments regarding a UFC comeback for Ronda Rousey
Susan Cox - August 31, 2023
John McCarthy is not sold on Dana White’s comments regarding a UFC comeback for Ronda Rousey. Ronda Rousey (12-2 MMA) retired from the MMA world all the way back in 2016 after experiencing back to back losses to Holly Holm (15-7 MMA) and Amanda Nunes (23-5 MMA).
REPORT | Ronda Rousey committed to UFC 300 comeback after WWE exit
Josh Evanoff - August 29, 2023
Death, taxes, and rumors of former women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey returning to the UFC. ‘Rowdy’ is one of the company’s biggest-ever stars. Signed to the company as their first female athlete in late 2012, and it was off to the races from there. Ronda Rousey was named the first women’s bantamweight champion and quickly racked up wins over the likes of Meisha Tate and Liz Carmouche.