UFC veteran delivers shady backhanded compliment about Ronda Rousey’s legacy

UFC veteran Kayla Harrison recently expressed a critical perspective on Ronda Rousey's legacy within the UFC. While acknowledging Rousey's role in opening doors for women in the sport, Harrison also pointed out a significant aspect of Rousey's career. She noted that Rousey's victories primarily came against opponents who were relatively inexperienced and unprepared for the challenge.

Harrison emphasized that these were women who had only recently started training in combat sports. Harrison highlighted that while she respects Rousey's contribution to women's MMA, she does not consider Rousey's achievements as equivalent to her own when it comes to defeating opponents who had more experience in the cage. Both women have a history tied to their past in judo, with Rousey having defeated Harrison in earlier competitions.

Despite this, Harrison persevered and went on to achieve two Olympic gold medals and became the current UFC Bantamweight Champion. Rousey, being three years older than Harrison, also had a strong start in her career, winning a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The two have continued to have successful careers in the UFC and beyond in combat sports.