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Ronda Rousey Wins Return, Submits Carano, Retires Again

5/28/2026

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Rousey Wins, Retires

Ronda Rousey returned on May 16 and defeated Gina Carano by first-round submission.
After the bout, Rousey announced she would retire again.
Holly Holm said she would consider a rematch with Rousey but doubted it would happen.
Holm added she holds no hard feelings toward Rousey and remains open to fighting her again.

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Holm Signs

Holly Holm signed a multi-fight deal with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions for its new women’s division.
The division operates under a multi-year ESPN partnership, giving Holm a national broadcast platform.
She debuted on the Paul-Chavez Jr. undercard, defeating Yolanda Vega.
Holm, 44 and an International Boxing Hall of Famer, will rematch Stephanie Han for the MVPW lightweight title in El Paso after a technical-decision loss.

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Rousey Wins, Retires

Ronda Rousey returned on May 16 and defeated Gina Carano by first-round submission.
After the bout, Rousey announced she would retire again.
Holly Holm said she would consider a rematch with Rousey but doubted it would happen.
Holm added she holds no hard feelings toward Rousey and remains open to fighting her again.

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