“Ronda Rousey Sparks Controversy with Scathing Remarks About Media and Joe Rogan”
The MMA world has been rocked by a series of dramatic events, from heart-wrenching tragedies to fiery exchanges between fighters. Today’s roundup delivers a rollercoaster of emotions, starting with the devastating loss suffered by Francis Ngannou and his family, followed by Ronda Rousey’s contentious comments, and concluding with Alexandre Pantoja’s scathing response to Sean Strickland’s disparaging remarks.
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The MMA community united in grief following the tragic passing of Francis Ngannou’s son, Kobe, at just 15 months old. Ngannou, known as ‘The Predator,’ initially hinted at his anguish with a cryptic tweet expressing frustration before revealing the heartbreaking news. In a touching display of solidarity, boxing and MMA luminaries such as Anthony Joshua, Manny Pacquiao, and Michael Bisping rallied around Ngannou, offering their condolences and support during this difficult time.
“That’s what Ronda Rousey wants. All the credit, none of the blame,” Jimmy Smith said on his podcast. “She never gives credit to the people who actually beat her.” He also ridiculed
Meanwhile, Ronda Rousey ignited a firestorm of controversy with her candid remarks about her treatment by the media and former colleagues, including renowned commentator Joe Rogan. Rousey’s comments drew sharp criticism from former MMA fighter Jimmy Smith, who lambasted her for deflecting blame and failing to acknowledge her losses graciously. Smith’s scathing rebuke highlighted Rousey’s perceived sense of entitlement and raised questions about her transition to professional wrestling amid allegations of concussion-related issues.
“The idea that I left MMA and went to the WWE cos I had concussion problems makes no sense… Ronda, if you are listening, the people behind the scenes, camera people, audio people, people you can push around, people you can bully, and people you can talk down to can’t stand you f***ing a**,” Smith added.
Adding fuel to the fire, Alexandre Pantoja unleashed a barrage of verbal shots at Sean Strickland for his disparaging comments about the UFC’s flyweight division. Pantoja, the reigning 125-pound kingpin, condemned Strickland’s dismissive attitude towards flyweight fighters, asserting that their contributions to the sport deserve respect. Pantoja’s impassioned defense of his division underscored the pride and dedication of flyweight athletes who tirelessly strive to excel in their craft.
“I’m very mad when Strickland said that for women and flyweight guys. Shut your mouth. Respect my job. I put food on my table with that. You’re crazy,” Alexandre Pantoja spoke out on ‘SHAK MMA‘.
