Ronda Rousey, who has been critical of the UFC for nearly a decade, has stated that the promotion has stagnated and is resting on its laurels. She also revealed new footage from the pre-fight press conference for the MVP MMA 1 press conference where she criticised the UFC, stating that it is too comfortable with being the dominant force in the industry and making fighters offers where they choose. Rousey argued that the UFC is now the only place to make money in combat sports, with its focus on streaming and its streaming capabilities. She urged the organization to appreciate the fighters' value.