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Ronda Rousey Reflects on MMA Struggles and Hope

6/19/2025

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Ronda Rousey, 38, opens up about her MMA journey, grappling with health challenges from concussions and a family history of epilepsy. Following her final UFC bout in 2016, she turned to specialists for insight into her neurological struggles. Despite the odds against future fights, Rousey holds onto hope for a better quality of life.

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Story summary

Ronda Rousey, 38, opens up about her MMA journey, grappling with health challenges from concussions and a family history of epilepsy. Following her final UFC bout in 2016, she turned to specialists for insight into her neurological struggles. Despite the odds against future fights, Rousey holds onto hope for a better quality of life.