Rousey calls UFC's McGregor announcement 'catty'
Ronda Rousey criticized the UFC for announcing Conor McGregor's return during Francis Ngannou's walkout, calling the move 'tactical' and 'kind of catty.' She expressed her opinion during an appearance on the MVP MMA show. Rousey's comments highlight ongoing tensions within the UFC's promotional strategies.
- ▪Ronda Rousey commented on the UFC's announcement of Conor McGregor's return.
- ▪She described the timing of the announcement, which occurred during Francis Ngannou's walkout, as 'tactical' and 'kind of catty'.
- ▪The remarks were made on the MVP MMA show.
- ▪Rousey recently discussed her own comeback, stating, 'People should have never doubted me'.
- ▪The UFC's promotional decisions continue to draw scrutiny from high-profile fighters.
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