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Ex-UFC commentator blasts Ronda Rousey amid criticizm of media: ‘The people behind the scenes can’t stand you’

Former UFC commentator Jimmy Smith has taken a shot at Ronda Rousey. Rousey recently came out and said she…

Former UFC commentator Jimmy Smith has taken a shot at Ronda Rousey.

Rousey recently came out and said she lost to Holly Holm due to her having concussions in the lead-up to the fight. She also took shots at Joe Rogan and other media members calling them a “bunch of assholes” as they didn’t support her during her lowest moments.

Ronda Rousey not interested in fighting Miesha Tate at UFC 300 plans to have another child — Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

Now, speaking on Unlocking the Cage with Jimmy Smith, the former UFC commentator took aim at Rousey for those comments.

“I’ve never been a religious person,” Smith began (via MMAMania). “One thing that’s always said about God, he gets all the credit, none of the blame. That’s what Ronda Rousey wants: all the credit, none of the blame. I want credit for all my wins; my losses I had CTE and I had this and I had that. ‘I’m the greatest to ever do it,’ but when it didn’t work, it was so and so and never me. She never gives credit to the people who actually beat her. The idea that ‘I left MMA and went to the WWE cause I had concussion problems’ makes no sense!”

Ronda Rousey reveals concussion secret let to her exit from the UFC that's why I had to retire — Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

“The people behind the scenes: camera people, audio people, the people you can push around, and the people you can bully, and the people you can talk down to —Can’t stand your f—king ass. Everybody behind the scenes that had to put a mic on Ronda Rousey couldn’t stand her. I said why? They said ‘She was a b—ch to us from the moment she sat down, to the moment she got up,’” Smith continued.

“Like it’s our fault that she has to do this interview to hype her next fight and she’s just miserable, and she’s mean to us, and we can’t stand her. They were cheering when she got knocked out … Those are the people you can be mean to and rude to, and they can’t fight back. Those people couldn’t stand Ronda Rousey, so don’t sit here and tell me that you’re the victim. When the poor guy sitting behind the camera is doing his job, gets s—t on by you or you’re mean to the person asking you questions when we’re hyping your fight, don’t give me this victim s—t,” Smith concluded.

Ronda Rousey reveals jab strikes were leaving her concussed throughout UFC run I was seeing stars — Mandatory Credit: Brandon Magnus – Zuffa LLC

It was harsh words from Jimmy Smith to Ronda Rousey as the former UFC commentator was not happy with the former UFC champ’s past comments.

Currently, Ronda Rousey has not responded to Smith’s comments.

Ronda Rousey retired from UFC, WWE due to concussions

Ronda Rousey has since retired from WWE and UFC due to concussion issues.

After her UFC tenure ended, Rousey turned to professional wrestling. However, she has since retired from WWE due to lingering concussion issues.

Arman Tsarukyan’s fight purse withheld by NSAC after fan incident at UFC 300, faces disciplinary action

Arman Tsarukyan is facing disciplinary action following an altercation with a fan at UFC 300. As ‘Ahalkalakets’ made his…

Arman Tsarukyan is facing disciplinary action following an altercation with a fan at UFC 300.

As ‘Ahalkalakets’ made his way to the Octagon for his main card clash with former lightweight world champion Charles Oliveira at the landmark event in Las Vegas, Tsarukyan engaged in a brief scuffle with a fan in the crowd. Video of the incident quickly made its way online, showing the 155-pound contender throwing a punch at someone seated near the entryway.

“He showed me ‘F*ck you’ and he wanted to punch me and I wanted to punch him back,” Tsarukyan explained at the post-fight press conference. “That’s it. So guys, no one show me ‘F*ck you.’ It doesn’t matter who you are, I’m going to punch you in the face.”

Unfortunately, it looks like Tsarukyan’s physical retaliation is going to cost him.

Per a report from Damon Martin of MMA Fighting, Tsarukyan’s fight purse was $158,000, of which 20% — or $31,600 — is being withheld by the Nevada State Athletic Commission until a full disciplinary hearing can be held in May. In addition to a potential fine, ‘Ahalkalakets’ could also face suspension by the NSAC.

The commission did note that the fan involved in the incident opted not to press charges and has also made it clear that he has no intention of suing the UFC.

Arman Tsarukyan isn’t the only fighter facing disciplinary action following UFC 300

Before Arman Tsarukyan’s viral incident, Diego Lopes delivered a highlight-reel knockout on the night, dispatching Sodiq Yusuff in the opening round of their preliminary bout.

Lopes walked away with $100,000, but $5,000 of that is now being withheld by the NSAC after Lopes hopped over the Octagon wall to greet UFC CEO Dana White — something he was specifically advised not to do.

The NSAC commissioner claims that White permitted Lopes to exit the cage and that the UFC CEO allegedly said, “I will pay his fine.”

The commission will review video evidence of each incident, specifically the incident with Tsarukyan, before levying a decision on both matters.

UFC Roster Tracker: Who Came, Who Left In April

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But also added more than half-dozen new fighters. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) made some significant changes to its existing roster for the month of April, parting…

UFC Fight Night: Elder v Valdez — Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

But also added more than half-dozen new fighters.

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) made some significant changes to its existing roster for the month of April, parting ways with five underperforming athletes while adding seven new combatants for 2024 and beyond. Keep in mind that fighters no longer under contract may have set sail for a variety of reasons, including (but not limited to) being cut, finishing out an existing deal, opting for greener pastures, or retirement.

Here’s the April 2024 list reported by UFC Roster Watch on Twitter:

Removed:

Added:

Fighter | MMA Record | Last Fight
Dylan Budka | 7-3 | Technical knockout loss to Cesar Almeida
Jean Matsumoto | 15-0 | Submission win over Dan Argueta
Germaine de Randamie | 10-5 | Decision loss to Norma Dumont
Chris Padilla | 14-6 | Submission win over James Llontop
Puja Tomar | 8-4 | Technical knockout win over Anastasia Feofanova
Jhonata Diniz | 7-0 | Knockout win over Austen Lane
James Llontop | 14-3 | Submission loss to Chris Padilla

Several names (on both lists) have also competed on Dana White’s “Contender Series.”

Of the recently added fighters, the only combatant yet to compete inside the Octagon is Puja Tomar. The Indian “Cyclone” battles UFC sophomore Rayanne dos Santos as part of the upcoming UFC Louisville event on June 8 in Kentucky.

Expect more roster cuts (and additions) in the month of May.

UFC Roster Tracker: Who Came, Who Left In April

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

But also added more than half-dozen new fighters. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) made some significant changes to its existing roster for the month of April, parting…

But also added more than half-dozen new fighters.

Here’s the April 2024 list reported by UFC Roster Watch on Twitter:

Removed:

Added:

Several names (on both lists) have also competed on Dana White’s “Contender Series.”

Expect more roster cuts (and additions) in the month of May.

Pantoja, Erceg Face Off In Rio

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) makes its return to the pay-per-view (PPV) market with the upcoming UFC 301 mixed martial arts (MMA) event this weekend (Sat., May 4, 2024) inside Farma…

UFC 301 Pantoja v Erceg: Face Off — Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) makes its return to the pay-per-view (PPV) market with the upcoming UFC 301 mixed martial arts (MMA) event this weekend (Sat., May 4, 2024) inside Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, headlined by the flyweight title fight pitting reigning division champion Alexandre Pantoja against once-beaten 125-pound contender Steve Erceg.

Watch them come face-to-face in front of Sugarloaf Mountain earlier today in Rio.

Pantoja (27-5) is the winner of five straight and is fresh off his UFC 296 title defense against Brandon Royval. As for Erceg (12-1), six years younger than the champion at 28, he remains perfect inside the Octagon at 3-0. “Astro Boy” was last seen planishing Matt Schnell at UFC Vegas 87 back in early March.

MMAmania.com will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC 301 fight card RIGHT HERE, starting with the early ESPN+ “Prelims” matches at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the remaining undercard balance on ESPN2/ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET, before the PPV main card start time at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV.

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Photos – Alexandre Pantoja faces off with Steve Erceg in front of Sugarloaf Mountain ahead of UFC 301 title fight

Ahead of their undisputed flyweight championship fight this weekend in Brazil at UFC 301, championship stars, Alexandre Pantoja and…

Ahead of their undisputed flyweight championship fight this weekend in Brazil at UFC 301, championship stars, Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg squared off for a face-to-face meeting in front of the Sugarloaf mountain – taking in the Rio de Janeiro scenery.

Pantoja, the current undisputed flyweight champion – approaching two fights into his title reign, returns to his native Brazil for the first time since a 2014 victory outside the UFC – making his promotional debut on home soil, nine years deep into his tenure.

Pantoja UFC 301 Buda Mendes — Mandatory Credit: Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC

For Erceg, the relatively organizational newcomer features in a championship setting for the first time since his move from Eternal MMA back in the summer of last year. And turning in a trio of consecutive victories since his move from the Australian promotion, Erceg looks to upset the applecart in his clash with Pantoja.

Alexandre Pantoja faces off with Steve Erceg in Rio

Squaring off for the first time this week ahead of Saturday’s title fight showcase at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Pantoja and Erceg were backdropped by the region’s huge Sugarloaf mountain – which also hosts the massive Christ the Redeemer statue.

Winning spoils at 125lbs back in July of last year during International Fight Week at UFC 290, Alexandre Pantoja turned in another career win over rival, Brandon Moreno to mint himself as the undisputed flyweight champion.

Erceg UFC 302 Buda Mendes — Mandatory Credit: Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC

Returning in December at UFC 296, Pantoja landed his first successful defense of the championship with another decision win in a hard-fought rematch against Brandon Royval.

Earning his shot at Octagon just last month, Erceg turned in his first knockout win since landing in the promotion, finishing Matt Schnell with a blistering stoppage – landing himself Performance of the Night honors to boot.

UFC 301 will also host the return of Brazilian icon, Hall of Fame inductee, Jose Aldo – who competes in his final contracted bout against Jonathan Martinez, having remained sidelined for the past two years since his clash with Merab Dvalishvili.

Who wins at UFC 301 this weekend: Alexandre Pantoja or Steve Erceg?