Ronda Rousey at peace with Gina Carano mega-fight in MMA return being her last — with one caveat
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By Scott Fontana
Published on April 16, 2026.
Ronda Rousey, a UFC Hall of Famer and pioneer in women's combat sports, confirmed her return to the cage on May 16 against fellow pioneer Gina Carano is the end of her career. The announcement comes with the caveat that the fight against Carano, who was the first big women's star to emerge in the sport nearly 20 years ago, may not be a trilogy. Rousey's return to MMA competition is set to be her last, as she promised her husband that she is "completely done" and plans to have more children with her family. The headlining event for Most Valuable Promotions’ first foray into MMA will also be Rousey’s last. Her career spanned championship reigns in Strikeforce and the UFC from 2012-15, winning eight consecutive championship fights.
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