UFC Hall of Famer Ronda Rousey has been making headlines recently for her candid discussions about her fighting career and the challenges she faced in the sport. In a series of interviews promoting her autobiography, Rousey has opened up about the concussions that ultimately led to her retirement and the impact they had on her performance in the Octagon.
However, not everyone is sympathetic to Rousey’s plight. Recently retired UFC legend Matt Brown has criticized Rousey for what he perceives as a lack of humility and accountability in her reflections on her losses to fighters like Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes. Brown argues that Rousey’s tendency to blame external factors for her defeats instead of acknowledging her opponents’ skills is off-putting to fans.
Brown also points out that Rousey’s experiences, while unique in their magnitude due to her celebrity status, are not entirely uncommon among fighters. He believes that Rousey’s struggles with pressure and expectation are part and parcel of the fighter’s journey, regardless of their level of fame.
Despite the backlash from fans and fellow fighters, Brown believes that Rousey still has the potential to regain the adoration of UFC fans if she shows humility and takes responsibility for her losses. However, he doubts that Rousey will make the necessary changes to repair her image and reconnect with the MMA community.
In the end, Brown emphasizes that Rousey’s story is a cautionary tale about the importance of humility and self-reflection in the face of defeat, and he hopes that she will eventually learn from her experiences and earn back the love and respect of UFC fans.