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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Alex Pattle

UFC legend Ronda Rousey says Dana White ‘knows the White House card sucks’

  • UFC legend Ronda Rousey, returning to MMA after a decade, will face Gina Carano in a Netflix event organised by Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions on 16 May.
  • Rousey criticised the UFC's recently announced White House fight card on 14 June at a press conference for her fight with Carano, stating that UFC president Dana White “knows the White House card sucks”.
  • She revealed that the UFC had the opportunity to stage her fight with Carano but declined, leading to the Netflix deal.
  • Rousey accused the UFC of “short-term greed”, claiming it is no longer the best place for athletes to earn a living due to low pay despite a significant broadcast deal.
  • She argued that the UFC is “bleeding talent” because it prioritises shareholder value over fighter welfare and the future of the sport.

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Ronda Rousey claims Dana White ‘not happy’ with UFC White House card

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