Ronda Rousey has announced her retirement from mixed martial arts following a 17-second submission victory over Gina Carano. The fight, which took place on August 15, 2015, at UFC 190 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ended with Rousey applying an armbar to Carano, forcing a tap-out. This was Rousey's first fight since her loss to Holly Holm in November 2015.
Rousey, a former UFC women's bantamweight champion, had not competed since that defeat. Her victory over Carano was a dominant performance, showcasing her signature judo and ground game. Carano, a former Strikeforce champion, had not fought since 2009 and was making her UFC debut.
In a statement, Rousey said, 'I'm done. I've accomplished everything I set out to do.' She cited a desire to focus on her family and other ventures, including acting and writing. Rousey leaves the sport with a 12-2 record, including 9 submission wins.
