The worst part, is Tate & McMann both claim Dana is lying and that they were never offered the fight. He says they both turned it down. So it's pretty obvious that they intentionally picked a weaker opponent to showcase the asset, and lied about it.
Also, is it five rounds? I doubt it, but it's not surprising to me that nobody at the presser felt the need to ask. UFC beat reporters are THE WORST. They are busy asking questions like "Dana, how does it feel to be back in Seattle blah blah". WHO GIVES A FUCK. Dana was standing there with what turned out to be Rousey's title belt, and nobody bothered to as him what the belt was for. An interim belt for a injured champ? Maybe Cruz's belt since he will be out for so long? A new weight class? For Rousey? NOBODY ASKED. They are busy tossing softballs and asking about shit nobody cares about. And they always do this. Jeremy Botter, Shillwani, all of them, they all fucking suck.