Harrison Hits Back at Rousey: A Crisp Comeback to the Tirade
Kayla Harrison offers a concise comeback in response to Ronda Rousey’s tirade, framed within MMA Mania’s Midnight Mania roundup of the day’s UFC/MMA news and notes.
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Ronda Rousey stirs chatter with Paddy Pimblett jab during Kayla Harrison roast
Ronda Rousey used a New York press conference ahead of her May 16 comeback to roast Kayla Harrison, calling her “irrelevant” and questioning why Harrison’s co‑main event featured alongside a men’s interim title fight with Paddy Pimblett; she also praised Pimblett and appeared to backtrack on the jab afterward.
Rousey blasts Harrison, reveals MVP's $40K pay floor for every fighter
Ronda Rousey clashed with Kayla Harrison at a press event and disclosed Most Valuable Promotions' plan to raise fighter earnings on the Netflix card, including a guaranteed minimum purse of $40,000 for all competitors and a broader goal to push pay toward boxing-level scales.
Rousey fires back at Harrison as she gears up to face Carano on Netflix
Ronda Rousey publicly clashed with Kayla Harrison at a press conference, calling Harrison irrelevant and accusing her of lying, as she announced a May 16, 2026 showdown with Gina Carano at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, streamed on Netflix—marking the platform’s first MMA event. The exchange underscored ongoing feuds between two pioneering generations of women’s MMA.
Harrison calls Rousey judo tale a blatant lie as Netflix comeback looms
Olympic judo champion Kayla Harrison says Ronda Rousey’s story about enduring a long judo bout is a blatant lie as Rousey promotes a Netflix comeback against Gina Carano; Harrison questions the promotion and notes Carano hasn’t fought since 2009, with Amanda Nunes potentially in the mix for Harrison’s future.
Kayla Harrison blasts Ronda Rousey’s comeback as irrelevant
Kayla Harrison publicly dismisses Ronda Rousey’s comeback, calling her 'so irrelevant' and pushing back on the hype around the Rousey–Carano Netflix MVP MMA card, while also updating fans on her own neck-surgery recovery and plan to return to training.
Gable Steveson Was Discussed for UFC White House Debut but Not Included
UFC’s White House lineup was narrowed from 15–20 options to seven; Gable Steveson, touted as a top prospect, was reportedly discussed for a June 14 debut but wasn’t included, while Kayla Harrison’s absence is due to neck surgery. Dana White gave no specifics on the canceled fight, and Ariel Helwani noted Steveson’s debut was considered but ultimately not part of the lineup.
O'Malley vs Yadong Named UFC 324 Co-Main After Harrison-Nunes Injury
A neck-injury forcing Kayla Harrison to postpone her bantamweight title bout with Amanda Nunes at UFC 324 prompts the UFC to elevate an existing undercard matchup. The new co-main event will be Sean O'Malley vs Song Yadong, with Harrison-Nunes postponed to a later date.
Moicano says Pereira could salvage UFC 324 with a last‑minute heavyweight clash
Renato Moicano floated Alex Pereira as the event’s potential savior after Kayla Harrison withdrew, suggesting Pereira could accept a short‑notice heavyweight bout against Ciryl Gane to boost UFC 324’s appeal on Paramount+. He argues the card needs a big name to impress subscribers and deal executives, even as Dana White hinted at announcements and the lineup for UFC Seattle was rolled out.
Norma Dumont Stakes Next Title Bid After Harrison Injury
Norma Dumont expressed readiness to face Amanda Nunes for the bantamweight title after Kayla Harrison’s neck injury, as UFC 324’s title picture remains in flux with talk of an interim belt and other contenders being considered.
Neck surgery sidelines Kayla Harrison, delaying historic women's MMA showdown
The planned 'biggest women's MMA fight ever' between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes was postponed after Harrison underwent neck surgery to repair herniated discs, delaying the bout by at least six months.
Kayla Harrison's Triumph and the Risks of Weight Cutting in UFC
Kayla Harrison's intense weight cutting process for UFC fights has raised health concerns from a nutritionist, warning about the risks of repeated dehydration and extreme dieting, especially as she prepares for a potential fight against Amanda Nunes at 135lbs.
Kayla Harrison Celebrates UFC Victory and Future Title Fight
Kayla Harrison received a hero’s welcome at her gym after winning the UFC women’s bantamweight title, marking a significant milestone in her MMA career, with a future superfight against Amanda Nunes already scheduled.
Kayla Harrison's Journey from Olympic Gold to UFC Bantamweight Champion
Kayla Harrison underwent an intense 15-week training and diet regimen to make weight for UFC 316, where she won the bantamweight title after a tough weigh-in and a dominant fight, highlighting her resilience and marking a significant milestone in her MMA career.
Kayla Harrison Wins UFC Bantamweight Title and Eyes Future Challenges
Demetrious Johnson advised Kayla Harrison to retire after her UFC title win and avoid a potentially unfavorable fight against Amanda Nunes, citing the disparity in competition faced and Nunes' recent retirement. Nunes, who retired after her win in June 2023, plans to return but faces a drug testing delay that could postpone their super fight until 2026.