Ronda Rousey says the fight with Gina Carano on Netflix next month will likely be her last. She told radio show The Breakfast Club she plans to retire after this match unless it clearly needs a trilogy.
Rousey says this will be her final fight
Rousey, 39, made her feelings clear about returning to the ring just one more time. “I’m done fighting after this,” she said. She added that she promised her husband and her sister this would be her last fight. Rousey also said she wants to have more children and spend more time with family.
She rejected the idea that more money would change her mind. “We make money so we can spend our time how we want, with who we want, where we want. I already have that,” Rousey said. She warned against chasing more pay at the cost of time with family, calling it “dragon sickness.”
About the matchup with Gina Carano
The fight pairs Rousey with Gina Carano. Carano is 44 and has not fought in 17 years. She is known for her striking, especially Muay Thai, and has a strong name in the history of women’s MMA. That history makes her an attractive opponent for a comeback fight.
For Rousey, the matchup appears carefully chosen. Her grappling and signature armbar submission are a major threat to a striker who has been out of competition for many years. The matchup gives Rousey a good chance to win while giving fans a high-profile fight that has broad appeal.
Why this feels like a one-off return
Rousey has had a long, successful career, but the end of her UFC run included two losses that some say clouded her legacy. This comeback feels like a chance to create a happier ending for that story.
Rousey also noted that staying in the fight game longer could push her toward fighting top UFC names in the future. The article mentions an upcoming UFC title fight between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes; had Rousey stayed, she might have faced the winner and been a clear underdog. That prospect may be part of why she prefers to stop after this single return.
Notes and recent context
Rousey made it clear she will only continue if this match truly deserves a trilogy. Otherwise, she plans to return to family life and to have more children. The fight will be shown on Netflix next month.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Ronda Rousey | Set to fight Gina Carano on Netflix next month; says she will retire after this fight unless a trilogy is needed. |
| Gina Carano | Return to fighting after 17 years; set to face Rousey in a high-profile comeback bout. |
Reporting and quotes in this story are presented by UFCcoverage from Rousey’s interview on The Breakfast Club.
