In a recent interview with Valeria Lipovetsky, former UFC and Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey opened up about her final days in the UFC, reflecting on her losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes.
Following her devastating knockout defeat to Holm at UFC 193, Rousey felt compelled to return for another fight. Citing a sense of obligation to her fans and a desire to showcase resilience in the face of adversity. However, her subsequent loss to Nunes at UFC 207 marked the end of her UFC career. With Rousey admitting that she was “so done fighting” after the Holm defeat due to accumulating concussions and physical tolls.
During the interview, Rousey boldly claimed, “I know that I’m the greatest fighter that has ever lived.” Drawing attention from former multiple-title holder Cris Cyborg. Cyborg responded to Rousey’s assertion on social media, suggesting that Rousey may still be suffering from CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) and humorously mentioning the importance of a good mouthguard.
Cyborg, who holds titles across various MMA organizations, including UFC, Bellator MMA, Strikeforce, And Invicta FC. Is set to return to boxing to face Widnelly Figueroa in the main event of Green Bay Fight Night on April 27.
The debate over the greatest female fighter of all time remains contentious, with contenders like Holly Holm. Amanda Nunes, Cris Cyborg, and Valentina Shevchenko each boasting impressive achievements in their respective careers.
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