Ronda Rousey has voiced her disapproval of the way the UFC and Dana White handled the announcement of Conor McGregor’s return. Rousey found the timing of the revelation to be “catty” and a deliberate attempt to overshadow other significant events.
The former UFC champion expressed her views on a recent podcast, highlighting that McGregor’s comeback was announced during a period that should have been focused on Francis Ngannou. Rousey felt this was a petty move by the UFC and its president, suggesting it detracted from Ngannou’s moment and was an example of attention-seeking behavior.
In her own words, Rousey described the decision as “catty,” implying a childish or spiteful intent behind the timing of the announcement. She believes that the UFC could have handled the promotion of McGregor’s return in a more professional and less disruptive manner, especially when other fighters deserved their own spotlight.
