Rousey reflects on her lasting influence, crediting her UFC run for paving the way for women in combat sports For years, women struggled to find a spotlight in combat sports, often pushed to the margins or treated as an afterthought in promotions.

UFC star Valentina Shevchenko was quick to respond to Ronda Rousey after she was targeted in the UFC Hall of Famer's recent fighter pay rant.

Ronda Rousey made it clear that she felt UFC had gone downhill during the press conference for her upcoming fight.

Longtime UFC analyst Joe Rogan believes Ronda Rousey's critical remarks about the promotion's pay structure could lead to major reform.

"Ronda Rousey is a 1-of-1 athlete," Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions told ESPN. "What other female has sold 50,000-plus tickets to an event and generated millions of pay-per-views. She transcends combat sports and represents the greatness that every young athlete hopes to achieve.

On March 10, Ronda Rousey accused the UFC of chronically underpaying fighters, citing risks to the sport’s long‑term health. She said the organization has shifted from the best‑paying in combat