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

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.

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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