Arguably one of the celebrated MMA fighters of all-time, Ronda Rousey departed UFC in 2016 and pursued a profession in WWE. Nevertheless, after a temporary run in WWE, Rousey departed the wrestling promotion in 2023.
Staying away from combat sports for just a few years after small stint in ROH, Rousey announced her comeback earlier this 12 months in an MMA fight against Gina Carano. On the recently conducted press conference, Rousey heaped praise on Carano, although she dropped just a few controversial statements on Carano’s 2009 opponent, Cris Cyborg.
Rousey and Cyborg were at all times heavily purported to fight one another, nevertheless. Nevertheless, the fight never took place after Rousey departed UFC following her two losses against Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes.
“Obviously, that was a cheating, roided-up b***h that absolutely cheated you out of your title that was deservingly yours. You’re too nice to say it, so I’m going to say it: F**k her, and also you’re the very best,” Rousey said on the press conference.
The comments weren’t taken flippantly by Cyborg, who decided to reply sternly. “How crazy? That is already past 10 years [ago],” Cyborg told MMA Fighting. “She’s already a mother, she’s retired for 10 years, and I’m in a distinct time in my life, too. So the past 10 years, I didn’t take into consideration her. That is annoying her. But I’m just living my life and having fun with, I do numerous things for the game, and I’m going to proceed doing.”
While Cyborg did acknowledge a failed drug test in 2011, she has not tested positive for any substance since, a period that features her seven-fight tenure within the UFC, where she adhered to the equivalent anti-doping protocols as Rousey.
“She likes to call out things from 15 years ago. I already proved that I’m a clean athlete. For 15 years, I’ve done Olympic testing, I’ve already proved this; people see this. I don’t have to say anything. People see this. It’s crazy that I’m still on her mind. It’s like that music ‘you’re [always] on my mind.’ It’s crazy.” While Rousey’s last fight was 10 years ago, Carano’s got here 17 years ago. Meanwhile, Cyborg currently competes in PFL.
Arguably one of the celebrated MMA fighters of all-time, Ronda Rousey departed UFC in 2016 and pursued a profession in WWE. Nevertheless, after a temporary run in WWE, Rousey departed the wrestling promotion in 2023. Staying away from combat sports for just a few years after small stint in ROH, Rousey announced her comeback earlier this 12 months in an MMA fight against Gina Carano.