Ronda Rousey will have one less fan when she makes her MMA return against Gina Carano.
Undefeated PFL contender Dakota Ditcheva has stated she is no longer a fan of Rousey, who she previously praised as an inspiration. Ditcheva believes Rousey was insensitive with her comments about Khamzat Chimaev at Thursday’s pre-fight press conference for her bout with Gina Carano.
Rousey’s ‘Disgraceful’ Comment
Chimaev said Rousey was ungrateful for what UFC did for her, following a verbal assault on the company leading into the bout with Carano. Rousey responded with a tirade, calling the former UFC middleweight champ a “cleft-lip Lincoln.”
Ditcheva responded with a social media message to Rousey on Friday. Ditcheva said the comment did not sit well with her.
Ditcheva’s Reaction
Ditcheva posted on X, “@RondaRousey’s comment towards Chimaev regarding his cleft palate was absolutely disgraceful. I am no longer a fan. As a mother, you should know better. The amount of young children navigating difficulties like that while you sit on a worldwide stage mocking it. Do better.”
- Ditcheva had previously praised Rousey as an inspiration.
- Ditcheva criticised Rousey’s comment about Khamzat Chimaev’s cleft palate.
- Ditcheva stated she is no longer a fan of Rousey.
Rousey has been a polarizing figure since announcing her return to MMA competition for her first fight since December 2017. She will step back into the cage Saturday against Carano, who hasn’t fought since 2007, at Rousey vs. Carano.
Ditcheva has no fight scheduled at this time after being forced to withdraw from a February PFL fight due to injury.