Ronda Rousey Says She’ll Die on the Hill That She’s the Greatest Ever

Ronda Rousey isn’t backing down from critics who constantly tear her apart for calling herself the greatest.

During a conversation on Bertcast #700 with comedian Bert Kreischer, the UFC Hall of Famer and former WWE Champion broke down exactly why she still claims the title—haters be damned.

When Bert brought up the online backlash she receives for calling herself “the greatest ever,” Rousey didn’t flinch. Instead, she gave a blunt and unapologetic explanation for why she stands by it, saying it’s not about ego—it’s about facts and legacy.

“I define the greatest ever as the most dominant and farthest ahead of their time. No one can say I wasn’t either. I’ll die on that hill.”

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Rousey explained that her definition of greatness isn’t about popularity contests. It’s about dominance and innovation. She believes her impact on women’s MMA and sports culture can’t be erased by social media critics or armchair analysts. She then addressed the uncomfortable truth that many people simply don’t like when a woman unapologetically praises herself—especially in a male-dominated arena.

“People don’t like when you say you’re the best. Especially if you’re a woman. It’s like, ‘How dare you think that highly of yourself.’ But if I don’t, who will? I was out there getting booed out of arenas and changing the entire sport at the same time.”

And for anyone who still questions her influence, Rousey laid it out plainly—every woman in the UFC today owes something to the foundation she built.

“Every girl fighting in the UFC today is standing in a spot that didn’t exist before me. That’s not ego. That’s fact.”

Love her or hate her, Ronda Rousey isn’t asking for your approval. She’s reminding you of her place in history—and she’s not letting anyone rewrite it.

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