Ronda Rousey spearheaded UFC events when women fighting was a small niche in the MMA community. The former UFC bantamweight queen recently made a stunning admission. Despite being one of the biggest stars the promotion has ever had, Rousey says she avoids UFC events nowadays. As such, she blames it on one particular polarizing aspect of the sport of MMA.
Ronda Rousey recently revealed her relationship with MMA media. She got candid about her frosty relationship with MMA media and fans following her dramatic fall from the top. Rousey revealed that she doesn’t attend UFC events because she is vilified.
Everything that could be said that was negative was said, and I feel really vilified by MMA media at this point and I’m not really welcome back, which is why I haven’t gone to a UFC fight since because I’m pretty sure if I walked into the arena, I’d be booed. Yeah, that’s how it feels.
Ronda Rousey via High Performance YouTube Channel
Many fight fans and UFC staff have come forward to address their interactions with Rousey in the UFC. Many of these experiences were not on the good side. Her reluctance to give opponents credit and declaring herself the “greatest of all time” rubbed many the wrong way.
Love her or hate her, Rousey’s impact on MMA is undeniable. Her bizarre behavior after her knockout losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes, including going into hiding and making questionable excuses, further alienated supporters. As such, the former champion will likely not attend any UFC events for the foreseeable future.
Ronda Rousey explains why she was so crushed following loss to Holly Holm
Being the UFC women’s bantamweight champion meant everything for Ronda Rousey. It was more than just a title for her. It represented years of sacrifice and an unwavering pursuit of greatness. So, it was devastating for her when she lost the title at UFC 193.
Ronda Rousey details being crushed after losing to Holly Holm (via MMA Fighting)Rousey opened up about why that loss affected her so profoundly in a recent Q&A during her book tour. ‘Rowdy’ revealed that her intense passion for the sport drove her to be the best. However, it also amplified the devastation when she finally tasted defeat.
I cared about that title more than anybody ever has. It hurt me more than anybody that’s ever been hurt by losing it. That’s why I was able to defend so much for so long.
Ronda Rousey via Q&A of her recent book tour
Ronda Rousey explains why she was so crushed after Holly Holm loss: ‘I cared about that title more than anybody ever has’ https://t.co/kGfRrUr0Dd
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While outsiders struggled to comprehend her anguish, Rousey made it clear that this wasn’t just a fight; it was her life’s work. Rousey’s mentality was set on an all-or-nothing mentality. This outlook served her well until that fateful night against ‘The Preacher’s Daughter.’
