Ronda Rousey Blasts Kayla Harrison In Viral Rant Ahead Of Gina Carano Fight
One of the most anticipated fights next month is between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, two pioneers of women’s MMA history. Both veterans of combat sports will clash on May 16th inside the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, marking a historic comeback showdown.
The event is promoted by Most Valuable Promotions, founded by Jake Paul, and streams live globally on Netflix. Ahead of the bout, both fighters attended a heated press conference that quickly went viral across social media platforms worldwide.
During the exchange, Rousey aimed at current UFC champion Kayla Harrison, criticizing her achievements and overall legacy compared to her own career. The comments sparked debate among fans, adding extra intensity and narrative to an already massive fight between two legendary figures.
“The only reason she has a job is because of me. She has the charisma of a wet towel. The b***h isn’t even bigger than Paddy the Baddy. Why is she getting paid less now than I was 10 years ago? Riddle me this b***h,” said Ronda Rousey via press conference.
Kayla Harrison became the UFC women’s bantamweight champion last year after beating Julianna Pena via submission. She is the pound-for-pound number two fighter in the female roster and recently called Ronda Rousey irrelevant.
Harrison rejected the idea of Rousey being her role model and mentioned that she has nothing nice to say about the former champion. According to Ronda, she paved the way Harrison is walking on, and isn’t at her level when it comes to popularity.
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Gina Carano talks about her relationship with Ronda Rousey ahead of the clash
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano are widely recognized as trailblazers who helped elevate women’s combat sports into mainstream global recognition. After their respective MMA careers, both transitioned successfully into professional wrestling with WWE and built strong careers in the acting industry.
During the press conference, both fighters remained respectful and friendly, showing mutual admiration despite the high stakes surrounding their fight. In a recent interview, Carano explained that despite their friendship, both competitors remain highly competitive when it comes to stepping inside the cage.
“When you’re cutting weight, you get very emotional. Some days you break down. I was looking out the window and tears were coming down my face. I was like, ‘I don’t want to hurt her,’ which I never even thought about in my twenties. And it’s actually very respectful, right? Ronda’s been waiting to fight me for a very long time. I don’t want to disappoint. I want her to feel everything I have. I want her to feel what she’s been chasing,” said Gina Carano via The Ariel Helwani Show.
The proposed fight between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano was long discussed by UFC, but ultimately never materialized. Throughout the press conference, Rousey repeatedly threw shade at UFC management, criticizing past decisions while building intrigue around this long-awaited matchup.
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