Why Cris Cyborg vs. Ronda Rousey never happened in the UFC

In a new interview ahead of PFL Tampa, Cris Cyborg said Ronda Rousey declined a prime‑years superfight, renewing a high‑profile MMA rivalry. The current Professional Fighters League champion discussed Cris Cyborg vs Ronda Rousey and the long‑speculated Cyborg Rousey superfight while previewing her retirement bout against Ketlen Vieira. She told Sherdog's Marcelo Alonso that a fan poster was misread as official and said Rousey had opportunities during her peak. Cyborg added that fear, not animosity, defined the dynamic. She cited Dana White's past suggestion that a Holm victory would precede Cyborg, noting Rousey's subsequent losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes. Rousey previously opened 12‑0 with seven UFC title defenses and returned earlier this year versus Gina Carano under Most Valuable Promotions.