Get ready for a weekend of fireworks as Gina Carano returns to the cage after 17 years away, facing Ronda Rousey in a Netflix main event this Saturday. But the buzz isn't just about the fight itself—it's about the drama behind the scenes, especially after former UFC light heavyweight champion Rampage Jackson dropped some bombshell comments about Rousey's treatment of staff.
Carano, the former Disney star, is stepping back into the spotlight with a lot on the line. She's been openly critical of the UFC and fighters like Kayla Harrison, which has already put her at odds with some fans. Now, she might have Rampage Jackson in her corner, but don't expect him to be cheering for Rousey. Jackson, who once held the UFC light heavyweight title, never shared much time with Rousey under the same promotional banner, but even from a distance, he didn't like what he saw.
Speaking on a recent livestream from the MVP MMA press conference in Los Angeles, Jackson didn't hold back when asked about his thoughts on her. "I've never been a fan of Ronda Rousey," Jackson said. "She's too arrogant. There's nothing wrong in believing in yourself, but there's a fine line." He continued, "I hate to say this on live, but she's never been nice to staff and stuff like that, people behind the scenes. There's a fine line between believing in yourself and being overly cocky."
The split opinion around Rousey isn't new. Her support base began to dwindle after her 2016 loss to Amanda Nunes ended her run in the UFC. Since then, she's become more divisive than ever, with this weekend set for change regardless of how things go for Carano or Rousey. One looks for closure while the other pushes forward into an entirely new role within MMA.
This card also marks Jake Paul's move into MMA, with Nate Diaz and Francis Ngannou both making their returns as well. Whether you're rooting for Carano, Rousey, or just here for the spectacle, it's shaping up to be a night that rewrites the MMA history books. Gear up for the action—this is one fight you won't want to miss.