Overview
- At Thursday’s pre-fight press conference in Inglewood, Ronda Rousey said she owes Dana White and the Fertitta brothers but does not owe TKO’s UFC anything.
- Rousey fired back at Khamzat Chimaev’s recent criticism, using mocking nicknames and pointing to her 12–2 record with all 12 wins by finish.
- She dismissed Kayla Harrison’s jab about “chasing money” and said her bout with Gina Carano will set a new pay record for women in combat sports.
- MVP MMA 1 streams on Netflix on Saturday, May 16 from the Intuit Dome, with Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry and Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins featured on a star-heavy card.
- Rousey thanked long-time fans, said she would snap an armbar if needed then help reset it, and kept a respectful tone with Carano during stoic faceoffs.