Ronda Rousey confirms retirement plans after win over Gina Carano

Ronda Rousey has confirmed her retirement from mixed martial arts following a dominant victory over fellow veteran Gina Carano at MVP's inaugural MMA card on Saturday night at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. In a fitting finale, Rousey dispatched Carano in just 17 seconds with her signature armbar submission, the same technique that defined much of her legendary career.

During her post-fight interview, Rousey expressed contentment with ending her career on a high note. "There's no way I could have ended it better than this," she said, adding that she intends to focus on personal priorities including family and life outside the sport. The retirement announcement comes after Rousey compiled a 12–2 professional record punctuated by an exceptional run of submission victories, particularly nine armbar finishes that became her calling card across Strikeforce and the UFC.

Rousey's dominance in the UFC bantamweight division came to an end in 2015 when Holly Holm delivered a shocking knockout loss. After that defeat, Rousey departed the promotion, with her final UFC appearance marking another setback. Her return to action through MVP allowed her to close the chapter on her career with a statement victory, ending on a narrative of triumph rather than decline. For MMA fans, Rousey's retirement concludes one of the sport's most influential careers, particularly in elevating the profile of women's mixed martial arts during her prime years.