Rampage Jackson Slams Ronda Rousey With 3 Live-Stream Remarks

rampage jackson took direct aim at Ronda Rousey earlier in the week, saying on a live stream that he had never been a fan of her and calling her "Too arrogant." He also said she had never been nice to staff behind the scenes, adding a pointed charge as Rousey prepared to return to mixed martial arts.

Jackson’s remarks landed before Rousey’s scheduled fight against Gina Carano on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. The bout was set to stream live on Netflix, and it would have been Rousey’s first fight in nearly 10 years.

Jackson's Live-Stream Remarks

The former UFC star did not soften his language. "I’ve never been a fan of Ronda Rousey," he said during the stream, then followed with, "Too arrogant."

He went further with the backstage accusation: "I hate to say this live, but she’s never been nice to staff and stuff like that, you know, behind the scenes people."

Rousey Returns Against Gina Carano

The timing made the comments more pointed. Rousey was set for her first MMA appearance in nearly 10 years, with Gina Carano standing across from her on a card at the Intuit Dome.

Jackson tried to draw the line between self-belief and excess. "It’s a fine line in believing yourself and being like overly cocky," he said. "In fighting, you have to be confident and believe in yourself."

May 16, 2026, in Los Angeles

For Rousey, the return brought a fresh spotlight before she even stepped into the cage. For Jackson, the live stream turned into a public critique of how one of MMA’s biggest names carried herself around UFC staff, and those remarks now trail her into a return scheduled for May 16, 2026 in Los Angeles.