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Ronda Rousey backed herself to do what Brock Lesnar couldn’t. The former UFC women’s bantamweight champion is not one to shy away from making controversial comments that raise plenty of eyebrows.

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UFC legend brutally shuts down Ronda Rousey’s opinion on MMA fans: ‘Nobody’s thinking about you’

Ronda Rousey’s latest comments have caused a stir. At UFC 157 in 2013, Rousey beat Liz Carmouche in what marked the promotion’s first-ever women’s fight.

Ronda Rousey News / MMA Weekly / November 1

Ronda Rousey compares UFC fans to WWE fans, and UFC fans aren't going to like it

Former UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has never been one to mince words. Known as a straight shooter, and possibly blunt at times, "Rowdy" didn't hold back in a recent interview when asked about the difference between UFC fans and WWE fans. Rousey gained prominence in Judo, winning international competitions at the age 14.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 1

Ronda Rousey Handed Harsh Reality Check After Speaking Against Joe Rogan

Nearly a decade removed from her UFC reign, Ronda Rousey still knows how to command headlines and spark controversy. During a recent fiery appearance with comedian Bert Kreischer on his podcast, the former UFC bantamweight queen didn’t just defend her legacy.

Ronda Rousey News / Bloody Elbow / October 31

Ronda Rousey was convinced to try MMA by male training partners who said she would ‘kill the girls’

Ronda Rousey once thought a career in the cage was “unrealistic.” The former bantamweight champion is a pioneer in mixed martial arts, having competed in the very first female fight in UFC history over 12 years ago.

Ronda Rousey News / Bloody Elbow / October 31

Ronda Rousey threatened to ‘choke or pound’ opponent to death before 54-second win

Long before her incredible UFC run began, Ronda Rousey was already hitting the headlines for some controversial in-cage moments. Drawing more links to a spectacular return to the cage for the first time since her 2016 retirement from combat sports, inaugural UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey has named her price for a comeback.

MMA News / HITC / October 31

Ronda Rousey explains why her relationship with Joe Rogan collapsed after UFC losses

Ronda Rousey’s latest comments about Joe Rogan have put their one-sided feud back in the spotlight. During an interview with one of Rogan’s comedian friends, Rousey referred to him as “a fan with an audience,” which didn’t go unnoticed.

MMA News / HITC / October 31

Ronda Rousey claims Khabib Nurmagomedov’s controversial move saved his UFC legacy

Ronda Rousey has shared her thoughts on why Khabib Nurmagomedov holds such a special place in the hearts of MMA fans. After suffering back-to-back knockout defeats to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes, ‘Rowdy’ stepped away from the sport in 2016.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 31

Ronda Rousey Slams Joe Rogan in Uncomfortable Interview

Ronda Rousey recently sat down with Joe Rogan’s good friend, Bert Kreischer and discussed a wide range of different topics from MMA’s lack of respect for legends to being the GOAT, from Dana White vs Vince McMahon to fighter pay, but one of the more interesting parts of the interview was when UFC commentator Joe Rogan was brought up.

MMA News / MyMMANews / October 30

Ronda Rousey lashes out at MMA fans and media

Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey was on comedian Bert Kreischer’s podcast when she The post Ronda Rousey lashes out at MMA fans and media first appeared on My MMA News.

MMA News / HITC / October 30

Ronda Rousey leaves Joe Rogan’s friend squirming after blunt comment about UFC icon

Ronda Rousey made things a bit awkward for one of Joe Rogan’s friends during a recent conversation, and it all started with a joke. Comedian Bert Kreischer had Rousey on his podcast, where she’s been promoting her new book, Our Fight.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 30

Ronda Rousey’s Recent Training Clip Reignites Call for White House Fight Despite UFC Star’s Refusal

For someone who insists she’s “not fighting at the White House”, Ronda Rousey sure has the MMA world buzzing again! The former UFC bantamweight champion, who hasn’t set foot inside the Octagon since 2016, recently shared a new training clip that has fans and fellow fighters doing double takes.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 27

Dana White extends open invitation to Ronda Rousey as he claims the UFC ‘will always be her house’

Dana White insists Ronda Rousey is welcome to attend any and all UFC events. The UFC Hall of Famer hasn’t attended an MMA event as a fan since retiring from fighting in 2016.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 25

Dana White Announces Ronda Rousey’s Official Status With the UFC

The MMA world was buzzing after Dana White‘s post-UFC 321 press conference when the spotlight turned to one of the sport’s biggest icons, Ronda Rousey.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24

Tom Aspinall warned that he could fall victim to the same thing that led to Ronda Rousey’s downfall

Has Tom Aspinall’s dominance put him in danger? Aspinall will walk to the Octagon as the undisputed UFC heavyweight king for the first time this Saturday in Abu Dhabi, where he will defend the title a few months after being elevated from his status as interim titleholder.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 23

Mackenzie Dern Admits Envy Toward Ronda Rousey Ahead of Clash With Virna Jandiroba at UFC 321

The storylines leading up to UFC 321 are stacked, but few are as emotionally charged as Mackenzie Dern‘s journey. As she prepares to face Virna Jandiroba for the vacant strawweight title in Abu Dhabi, the 32-year-old finds herself on the same stage where she first established her identity a decade ago.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 22

Mackenzie Dern joined Ronda Rousey on legend’s ‘top five submission artists in UFC history’ list

Mackenzie Dern was ranked high among some of the UFC’s greatest. Saturday marks an opportunity for another jiu-jitsu specialist to reach the top in MMA’s leading promotion, as Dern challenges for strawweight gold at UFC 321.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 17

Ronda Rousey Returns to Training But Says a Comeback Isn’t the Goal

Ronda Rousey is back on the mats but not necessarily back on the comeback trail. Speaking on The Breakfast Club, the former UFC bantamweight champion said training again has been about health, joy, and rediscovering her identity as a martial artist, not plotting a dramatic return.

MMA News / HITC / October 17

Ronda Rousey says she’s the ‘greatest ever’ after explaining MMA comeback

The former UFC and Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion played a huge part in raising the profile of women’s MMA. She broke new ground as the first woman to headline a UFC event, sharing that milestone with Liz Carmouche in 2013.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 17

Ronda Rousey Crowns Herself as ‘Greatest Ever’ Amid Demand for Comeback Fight

There are moments in sports when the past and present begin to blur. when the sight of a familiar name returning to training reignites questions that once seemed settled.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 17

Ronda Rousey Inspired By Mike Tyson’s Comeback

UFC analyst Din Thomas is against former UFC Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey making a return to the UFC based on her previous comments about her troubles with concussions.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 15

Beatriz Mesquita Calls Out Ronda Rousey – ‘I’m A Very Big Fan’

Following her win at UFC Rio, bantamweight Beatriz Mesquita is ready to face Ronda Rousey if the latter returns to the UFC. Mesquita secured a second-round submission victory over Irina Alekseeva at UFC Rio, taking her record to 6-0.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 13

Ronda Rousey Addresses Major Struggle in UFC Comeback While Working With MMA Coach

Ronda Rousey’s return to MMA training and the several videos coming out of her sessions at the gym have fans talking about a potential comeback. The UFC Hall of Famer last competed in a professional MMA fight almost a decade ago when she suffered her second professional defeat.

MMA News / Wrestling on SI / October 6

Ronda Rousey Reveals What She Learned From Her WWE Run

Ronda Rousey's time in WWE may have been a rollercoaster, but that doesn't mean she didn't come away with lessons learned. The 38-year-old former UFC and WWE star has transitioned into a different form of storytelling, as she'll be releasing a graphic novel called "Expecting The Unexpected" on Oct.