Published 18:16 IST, October 11th 2019

Ronda Rousey: What led to the fighter's UFC downfall, WWE and more

Ronda Rousey has had an incredible UFC and WWE career where she was regarded as the 'Baddest Woman on the Planet' for her performances. Know where she is now.

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Ronda Rousey, who me her pro-MMA debut on March 27, 2011, dominated Women’s MMA scene, earning fame as UFC Bantamweight Champion. Most of her wins came from submissions via her patented armbar. She is most recognised for her time in Ultimate Fighting Championship where she last competed against current UFC Women's Bantamweight and Fearweight Champion, Amanda Nunes.

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UFC news: What led to Ronda Rousey's UFC downfall?

One of things that experts associate her last two losses to is b coaching, with her team trying to build grappling specialist as a kckout artist. Her 12-0 undefeated UFC streak came to a halt when she defended her UFC Women’s Bantamweight title against Holly Holm, where both engd in a stand-up brawl for most part of fight. Holm, being a rewned striker dominated through rounds eventually securing a TKO win.  

After a short hiatus from sport, she returned to Octagon to face off against Amanda Nunes in an effort to redeem her mixed martial arts career. Amanda Nunes, reigning Women's Bantamweight and Fearweight Champion, as of this writing, shut down Ronda with a brutal Round 1 TKO in record 48 seconds. This marked end of her MMA career and was last seen in Octagon.

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Ronda Rousey makes her WWE debut

After her UFC career, Ronda Rousey was rumoured to be in talks with WWE for a potential contract as she claimed to be a lifelong WWE fan and h expressed her desire to compete in squared circle. Ronda Rousey me an official WWE debut at Wrestlemania 34 and h an impactful career from reon. Her last match in WWE saw her main-eventing Wrestlemania 35 where she competed against Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair in a winner-takes-all Women’s Unification Championship which was won by Becky Lynch.

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Ronda Rousey to make a WWE comeback

Ronda Rousey's last appearance at Wrestlemania was t her last on WWE programming. Although it is still t clear when Ronda Rousey will return to WWE, it is reported that WWE has big plans for former main-eventer whenever she returns to ring. re are also reports suggesting that company is expected to hold off on Ronda's return until she is rey for a full-fledged match.

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Ronda Rousey is on an indefinite leave from WWE as she prepares to start a family with husband Travis Browne. Fans can expect her to make a return sometime down line. Until that happens, be sure to stay updated with us for more WWE and UFC news.

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