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Ronda Rousey reveals heartbreaking reason we don't see her anymore
Ronda Rousey has explained why she isn't in the spotlight as much these days, after previously being one of the most famous fighters in the world.
Rousey, once a dominant force in women's combat sports, made history as the first female fighter in the UFC and became its inaugural bantamweight champion.
However, her meteoric rise came to an abrupt halt in 2016 after suffering two consecutive losses. Following her exit from the UFC, Rousey transitioned into professional wrestling, joining WWE.
She remained in the sport until 2023 before seemingly leaving combat sports altogether.
In a 2024 interview with PEOPLE, the 38-year-old revealed that ongoing health concerns ultimately forced her retirement.
She disclosed that she had concealed multiple "concussions and neurological injuries" throughout her career.
"I just couldn't fight at that top level anymore, and I couldn't take those impacts," Rousey said. She added that her decision came at a time when she was physically at her peak, stating she had "never been stronger or faster, or had a better grasp of the game."
"It's just been a really positive force in my life."