Ronda Rousey exits the Octagon after her loss to Amanda Nunes of Brazil in their UFC women's bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 207 event on December 30, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo : Getty Images/Christian Petersen)
In just a span of one year, Ronda Rousey, who was the biggest star of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, suffered two consecutive lopsided loses, sparking speculations that it might be the end of her decorated mixed martial arts career. UFC president Dana White believes so.
After a one-year hiatus from the MMA promotion, Rousey came back in hopes of rejuvenating her career. But after losing to Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 in just 48 seconds for the UFC women's bantamweight title on Dec. 30, 2016, Rousey might plan to stay out of the Octagon for good as White hinted that 'Rowdy' is "probably done," Fox Sports reported.
White, who shed tears following Rousey's loss to Nunes, said that he and the former UFC women's bantamweight champ shared a conversation and he believes that she will probably not fight again, noting that Rousey is "going to ride off into the sunset and start living her life outside of fighting."
Rousey, like what she did after losing for the first time against Holly Holm following a brutal kick to the head in the second round of their UFC 193 bout on Nov. 15, 2015, has stayed away from the spotlight, saying she still has to assess and reflect if she will ever put her gloves again.
According to experts, Rousey has to evolve if she wants to stay in the UFC for a long time, Yahoo Sports reported. It can be noted that in her last two fights, Rousey lost due to a significant disadvantage in striking, as 'Rowdy' is commonly known as a ground fighter and a submission artist.
Rousey has won nine of her 12 fights via submission and only has three knockout/technical knockout wins under her belt. If she ever fights again, reportedly against Cris 'Cyborg' Justino for a superfight, Rousey needs to develop every aspect of her game to prevent a third consecutive loss.
