Apology won’t cut it: Ronda Rousey seething over UFC legend’s ‘nasty’ remarks as comeback looms

Ronda Rousey on Demetrious Johnson’s comments about her reaction to UFC losses

During the build-up to Netflix’s first MMA event, Ronda Rousey was called out for how she’s responded to setbacks throughout her career.

Speaking at the final press conference, she acknowledged the complicated relationship with fans and apologised if it ever seemed like she didn’t value their support.

Still, Rousey hasn’t been quick to let go of past remarks, something highlighted by her recent words directed at Demetrious Johnson.

Rousey said during an interview with All the Smoke when asked to choose between Johnson and Nate Diaz. “I was totally cool about you, and I put you over, and you said some nasty about me.”

This referred back to an interview Johnson gave after Rousey’s second straight loss in the Octagon. When asked by Sports Illustrated how he would handle not breaking Anderson Silva’s title defence record, Johnson pointed to how Rousey had managed her defeats.

“You look at Ronda Rousey. You got your beat, grow up,” he said. “It happens. It’s mixed martial arts… Grow up. Look, Ronda, you lost two fights in a row, and you made more money than the women’s roster. You’ll be fine. Don’t worry about it.”