Before retiring from mixed martial arts in 2016, Ronda Rousey was among the most dominant fighters in UFC history, ultimately going 6-2 in the promotion. In February 2026, it was announced that Rousey will return to face Gina Carano on May 16, marking her first fight in almost a decade.
During Rousey’s run, she amassed a number of records and accomplishments across MMA, judo and WWE. Check out her key stats and accolades below:
Background
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MMA record: 12-2 (9 Sub, 3 KO/TKO)
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Height: 5′ 7″
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Reach: 68″
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Stance: Orthodox
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Date of birth: Feb. 1, 1987
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Nickname: Rowdy
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Hometown: Riverside, California
MMA
Championships
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UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion, 2012-15
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Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Championship, 2012
Judo
Medals
Gold
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US National Championships Myrtle Beach, 2010
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World Cup Budapest, 2008
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US National Championships Virginia Beach, 2008
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World Cup Vienna, 2007
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USJA Winter Championships Ontario, 2007
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Finnish Open Vantaa, 2007
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US National Championships Miami, 2007
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British Open London, 2007
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Rendez-Vous Canada Montreal, 2007
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US Open Duluth, 2007
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Pan American Games Rio de Janeiro, 2007
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US National Championships Houston, 2006
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World Cup Birmingham, 2006
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Belgian Ladies Open Arlon, 2006
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USA Fall Classic Harlingen, 2006
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Rendez-Vous Canada Montreal, 2006
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Swedish Open Borås, 2006
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US Open Miami, 2006
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US National Championships Virginia Beach, 2005
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Rendez-Vous Canada Montreal, 2005
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US Open Fort Lauderdale, 2005
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Ontario Open Toronto, 2005
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Pan American Championships Caguas (PUR), 2005
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US National Championships San Diego, 2004
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Pan American Championships Isla Margarita, 2004
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Ontario Open Toronto, 2004
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World Championships Juniors Budapest, 2004
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USA Fall Classic Indianapolis, 2003
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Rendez-Vous Canada Montreal, 2003
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USJA Juvenile C Championships Sacramento, 2002
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Coupe Canada Cup, 2001
Silver
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World Championships Rio de Janeiro, 2007
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Jigoro Kano Cup Tokyo, 2007
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Pan American Championships Buenos Aires, 2006
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US Open Las Vegas, 2003
Bronze
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Olympic Games Beijing
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Belgian Ladies Open Arlon, 2008
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Pan American Championships Montreal, 2007
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German Open Braunschweig, 2007
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World Championships Juniors Santo Domingo, 2006
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Finnish Open Vantaa, 2006
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Rendez-Vous Canada Montreal, 2004
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US Open Las Vegas, 2004
WWE
Championships
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WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion, 2023
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Two-time SmackDown Women’s Champion, 2022
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Raw Women’s Champion, 2018
Other accomplishments
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UFC Hall of Fame
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11 of 12 MMA wins came in first round; eight wins in less than a minute
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First ever UFC women’s bantamweight champion
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Final Strikeforce women’s bantamweight champion
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Has 2 of the 5 fastest finishes in UFC title fights (vs. Cat Zingano, vs. Alexis Davis)
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Qualified for 2004 Athens Olympics
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Won ESPY awards for Best Female Athlete and Best Fighter
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WWE Slammy Award winner
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