Gina Carano might have Rampage Jackson in her corner for her fight this Saturday.
The former Disney star is stepping back into the cage after 17 years away, taking on Ronda Rousey in a Netflix main event.
The card also marks Jake Paul's move into MMA, with Nate Diaz and Francis Ngannou both making their returns as well.
She's openly criticised the UFC and fighters like Kayla Harrison, which has put her at odds with some fans – and it doesn't look like Rampage Jackson will be backing her either.
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Jackson, who once held the UFC light heavyweight title, has never shared much time with Rousey under the same promotional banner. But even from a distance, he didn't like what he saw.
Speaking on a recent livestream from the MVP MMA press conference in Los Angeles, Jackson didn't hold back when asked about his thoughts on her.
"I've never been a fan of Ronda Rousey," Jackson said. "She's too arrogant.
"There's nothing wrong in believing in yourself, but there's a fine line.
He continued: "I hate to say this on live. But she's never been nice to staff and stuff like that, people behind the scenes.
"There's a fine line between believing in yourself and being overly cocky."
The split opinion around Rousey isn't new. Her support base began to dwindle after her 2016 loss to Amanda Nunes ended her run in the UFC. Since then, she's become more divisive than ever.
This weekend is set for change regardless of how things go for Carano or Ronda Rousey as one looks for closure while the other pushes forward into an entirely new role within MMA.
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