Ronda Rousey news
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The gist
Ronda Rousey beat Gina Carano via first-round submission in May, then retired again. Cyborg accuses Rousey of using her for promotion and vows domination.
Background
Ronda Rousey, a former UFC champion, returned from a near-decade-long retirement in May 2026 to defeat Gina Carano via first-round submission at MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano. After the fight, she announced her second retirement, citing a desire to focus on family. Cris Cyborg, a veteran MMA fighter, has reignited a feud with Rousey, accusing her of using her for promotion and expressing confidence in beating her if they ever fight.
How it unfolded
- May 2026Ronda Rousey defeats Gina Carano via first-round submission at MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano, then announces her second retirement.
- Mar 2026Rousey accuses Cyborg of being a 'cheating, roided-up' fighter.
- Aug 22, 2026Cris Cyborg calls out Rousey for 'using her' and vows total domination in a potential fight, while also expressing sadness for Rousey.
Who’s saying what
- Cyborg
- Cyborg claims Rousey 'used me for promotion' and promises to defeat her if they fight.
- Rousey
- Rousey has retired again, expressing happiness with ending her career on her own terms.
Still unverified
Allegations of rigging in the Rousey vs. Carano fight are being investigated, but details are unconfirmed.