Ronda Rousey Doubles Down on Comments Regarding UFC Executive with Major Accusation

Ronda Rousey continues targeting UFC executives and top brass ahead of return against Gina Carano under the MVP MMA banner.

Ronda Rousey Doubles Down on Comments Regarding UFC Executive with Major Accusation

Ronda Rousey goes off at a UFC executive (via Bloody Elbow)

In Short
  • Ronda Rousey criticized UFC CBO Hunter Campbell for being dismissive during negotiations for her return to MMA.
  • She is set to fight Gina Carano at the inaugural MVP MMA event, marking her first bout since 2016.
  • Rousey has expressed concerns about Campbell's influence on UFC operations and its impact on fighter relations.

Ronda Rousey was once one of the UFC’s biggest stars and remains a pioneer for women’s MMA. She became the first woman signed by the UFC and won the inaugural women’s bantamweight championship. However, her relationship with the promotion has deteriorated heavily in recent years. Rousey recently took shots at UFC CBO Hunter Campbell while preparing for her return under the MVP MMA banner.

Campbell currently serves as the UFC’s Chief Business Officer and is one of the company’s most influential executives. The longtime attorney handles fighter negotiations, legal matters, and major business operations. Campbell rapidly rose through the UFC’s executive structure after joining the promotion in 2017. Many within MMA now view him as a potential successor to UFC CEO Dana White.

Rousey is set to return under the MVP banner against fellow veteran Gina Carano at the promotion’s inaugural MMA event. The fight marks her first MMA appearance since her 2016 UFC loss to Amanda Nunes. Rousey previously revealed she was willing to return under the UFC before negotiations stalled over restrictions and pay. That frustration recently led to an expletive-filled rant aimed at Campbell.

He was being so dismissive and just trying to get me and Gina to value ourselves less from the get-go. He was like, ‘Oh, I know, you guys are just so much older and I just don’t know how it’s gonna do’. It just really rubbed me the wrong way that like this guy is the person that’s going to be shepherding the company that I helped build. This guy does not have a job because he’s good at it, he has a job because he is Dana and Lorenzo’s lawyer’s son. I’m coming for your job.

Ronda Rousey via The Ariel Helwani Show

Rousey has repeatedly hinted at wanting Campbell’s role within the UFC’s executive structure. She has also suggested White has lost control over key decisions in the promotion. Rousey claims that several issues and disappointments within the UFC stem from Campbell and other behind-the-scenes figures influencing operations. She believes this internal power shift has negatively impacted fighter relations.

The judoka is not the only UFC fighter to have raised concerns about Campbell’s role in the promotion. Colby Covington has also criticized UFC management, accusing the UFC CBO of sidelining fighters over minor issues and disputes. ‘Chaos’ argued that internal decisions can strongly impact careers.

While Ronda Rousey has been vocal about her disappointment with UFC executives, she has avoided speaking negatively about Dana White. She recently said the UFC boss still holds her in high regard despite past tensions. ‘Rowdy’ also noted he congratulated her ahead of her MVP MMA return against Gina Carano. Overall, the WMMA legend’s comments show conflict with parts of UFC leadership.

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Ronda Rousey is widely regarded as one of the biggest pioneers of women’s MMA. She helped boost UFC marketability and played a major role in globalizing interest in the sport. Her rise brought mainstream attention to women’s divisions and significantly elevated their profile. Rousey is also considered one of the greatest fighters to enter the octagon, thanks to her dominant early career and impressive resume.

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Rousey’s return under MVP MMA is part of a triple headliner being promoted as a major combat sports event. The card also features Francis Ngannou vs Philippe Lins and a matchup between UFC veterans Nate Diaz and Mike Perry. This stacked lineup has helped position the event as a landmark moment for the promotion. Rousey recently noted that the scale of the card will undoubtedly draw strong fan interest.

The inaugural MVP MMA card is already being positioned to break records despite being the promotion’s first-ever event. The stacked lineup and high-profile matchups have generated significant attention and commercial expectations. Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano also revealed that the event will feature a hexagon instead of the traditional octagon, giving MVP MMA its own identity and brand direction.

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