In a new SI interview with Jon Wertheim, UFC president Dana White discussed Ronda Rousey’s lasting influence on UFC and MMA.
Rousey, whom White and others have speculated is set to retire after her most recent loss in the cage, remains the sport’s biggest name most recognizable face, and formerly its most dominant fighter. White calls Rousey a great friend and was candid about her circumstances and the impact she had in building UFC into what it is.
From the interview:
JW: So how’s this been for you?
DW: Ronda came into this sport and the only reason women fight here is because of Ronda Rousey.