Explore the legacy of Ronda Rousey and the future of the UFC Women’s Bantamweight division. Find out how the upcoming title fight between Raquel Pennington and Mayra Bueno Silva could shape the division’s history. Will you be watching?
| The Legacy of Ronda Rousey and the Future of the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Division |
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| Ronda Rousey’s impact on the UFC Women’s Bantamweight division is still felt today. As the upcoming title fight approaches, UFC CEO Dana White acknowledges Rousey’s role in building the division. He urges the fighters to step up and make a name for themselves. Since Rousey’s departure, the division has seen several changes in champions. Amanda Nunes, who knocked out Rousey, dominated the division before retiring. Pennington and Bueno Silva have the opportunity to become the sixth champion in the division’s history. The fight is a chance for both fighters to make a statement and shape the division’s future. Will you be watching? |
Ronda Rousey, the former UFC women’s Bantamweight champion, may have left the promotion more than seven years ago, but her impact on the division is still felt today. As the upcoming women’s 135-pound title fight between Raquel Pennington and Mayra Bueno Silva approaches, UFC CEO Dana White took a moment to acknowledge Rousey’s role in building the division.
White emphasized that Rousey was the one who paved the way for women’s MMA in the UFC, bringing it into the spotlight a decade ago. He urged Pennington and Bueno Silva to step up and deliver in their co-main event matchup, reminding them that they have the opportunity to make a name for themselves and capture the attention of the world.
Since Rousey’s departure, the Bantamweight division has seen several changes in champions. Amanda Nunes, who had just as many title defenses as Rousey, knocked her out at UFC 207. Nunes went on to dominate the division before relinquishing her belt to Julianna Pena, who then lost it to Nunes in a rematch. After a dominant title defense over Irene Aldana, Nunes announced her retirement, leaving the door open for either Pennington or Bueno Silva to become the sixth champion in the division’s history.
The fight between Pennington and Bueno Silva is an opportunity for both fighters to make a statement and solidify their place in the division. As the division moves forward, it is clear that Rousey’s legacy still looms large, and the future of the UFC Women’s Bantamweight division will be shaped by the fighters who step into the Octagon.
Will you be watching?
