UFC CEO Dana White says it was impossible for Ronda Rousey to grow as a fighter while she was competing in the promotion.
Rousey was the first-ever woman the UFC signed and was the inaugural UFC bantamweight champion. She became a massive star in and outside of combat sports as she was finishing she fought quickly.
Dana White defends Ronda Rousey’s career downfall
However, White says that ended up hindering her, as he says Rousey couldn’t grow as a fighter which ultimately led to her downfall.
“What happened with Ronda was — Ronda was very unique in that she came in and put this thing on the world stage,” White explained on The Club Shay Shay podcast.