Source: BroBible
Summary
Quenton “Rampage” Jackson, a former UFC light heavyweight champion, has criticized Ronda Rousey for being “arrogant” and treating UFC staff poorly. Jackson made these comments during a livestream, stating that Rousey has never been nice to behind-the-scenes staff. This is not the first time Rousey has been accused of being difficult to work with, as former WWE broadcaster Jimmy Smith and former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate have also made similar claims.
Our Reading
The habit of being “arrogant” gets a new name.
Ronda Rousey’s behavior is reframed as a lifestyle trend.
Quenton Jackson’s comments are just another example of how Rousey’s confidence is perceived as arrogance.
The line between believing in oneself and being “overly cocky” is blurred.
Staff and production crew members have had negative experiences with Rousey.
Being mean to camera operators and other production crew members is a trend that follows Rousey.
Ronda Rousey’s behavior is just a symptom of a larger issue: the cult of personality in the sports world.
Author: Evan Null
