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MMA star Ronda Rousey set to return: When was her last UFC fight?

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May 8, 2026

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Ronda Rousey returns to the MMA to take on Gina Carano in a featherweight fight May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

It will be the first time Rousey has competed in an official MMA capacity since Dec. 30 2016.

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Rousey won 12 consecutive fights (including eight title wins) before losing her last two title fights. Rousey lost a women’s bantamweight title bout to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207.

Nunes made quick work of Rousey, with a series of successful punches to the face in the first round. The fight was stopped by referee Herb Dean after Rousey was stunned and left wobbling.

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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight

Ronda Rousey spoke candidly at a pre‑fight press conference, blasting the UFC while showing admiration and rivalry for her competitor, Gina Carano, ahead of their May showdown that will be livestreamed on Netflix.

Keep scrolling to see Rousey and Carano face off during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.

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Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano kick off buildup to historic fight

Ronda Rousey spoke candidly at a pre‑fight press conference, blasting the UFC while showing admiration and rivalry for her competitor, Gina Carano, ahead of their May showdown that will be livestreamed on Netflix.

Keep scrolling to see Rousey and Carano face off during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.

Ronda Rousey (L) and Gina Carano (R) face off in front of Jake Paul (C) during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano face off during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Ronda Rousey speaks during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on March 10, 2026. Rhonda Rousey will face off against Gina Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.

Gina Carano waves during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, on March 10, 2026. Rhonda Rousey will face off against Gina Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.

(L-R) Nakisa Bidarian, Francis Ngannou, Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano, Philipe Lins, and Jake Paul pose onstage during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Ronda Rousey greets Francis Ngannou during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rhonda Rousey will face off against Gina Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.

Ronda Rousey (L) and Gina Carano (R) pose in front of Jake Paul (C) during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face off against Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.

Francis Ngannou, Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano, and Philipe Lin speak onstage during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Ronda Rousey (L) and Gina Carano (R) face off in front of Jake Paul (C) during the Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix 5X5 Professional MMA bound pre-fight press conference outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on March 10, 2026. Rousey will face Carano on May 16, 2026. Both fighters will be returning after lengthy retirements.

Gina Carano attends Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Ronda Rousey attends Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Francis Ngannou, Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano, and Philipe Lin speak onstage during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Ronda Rousey attends Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Gina Carano speaks onstage during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Ronda Rousey, Ariel Helwani, and Gina Carano speak onstage during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Ronda Rousey speaks onstage during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

(L-R) Ronda Rousey, Jake Paul, and Gina Carano pose onstage during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Gina Carano speaks onstage during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano face off during Netflix’s Ronda Rousey x Gina Carano Los Angeles MMA Press Conference at Intuit Dome on March 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Rousey compiled a 12-2 MMA record during her career. She made her UFC debut at UFC 157 and earned a victory over Liz Carmouche by submission.

Ronda Rousey’s fight history

March 27, 2011: Win vs. Ediane Gomes by submission (Armbar)

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June 17, 2011: Win vs. Charmaine Tweet by submission (Armbar)

Aug. 12, 2011: Win vs. Sarah D’Alelio by submission

Nov. 18, 2011: Win vs. Julia Budd by submission (Armbar)

March 3, 2012: Win vs. Miesha Tate by submission

Aug. 17, 2012: Win vs. Sarah Kaufman by submission

Feb. 23, 2013: Win vs. Liz Carmouche by submission

Dec. 28, 2013: Win vs. Miesha Tate by submission

Feb. 22, 2014: Win vs. Sara McMann by KO/TKO

July 5, 2014: Win vs. Alexis Davis by KO/TKO

Feb. 28, 2015: Win vs. Cat Zingano by submission

Aug. 1, 2015: Win vs. Bethe Correia by KO/TKO

Nov. 14, 2015: Loss to Holly Holm by KO/TKO

Dec. 30, 2016: Loss to Amanda Nunes by KO/TKO

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ronda Rousey returns: When was MMA star’s last UFC fight?

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