TLDR
- Ronda Rousey called herself ‘the best to have ever done it’ in her first social media post after her final fight
- Rousey confirmed she is permanently retired from fighting and will not return to competition
- The former UFC champion stated she wants to focus on having more children
- Her last fight ended in a 17-second victory over Gina Carano
- A Netflix documentary featured Rousey’s honest message to Carano following the quick finish
Sources: Bloody Elbow | MSN | Yahoo Sports
Ronda Rousey has declared herself “the best to have ever done it” in her first social media statement since her final fight ended in just 17 seconds. The former UFC champion also confirmed she has permanently retired from combat sports.
Rousey posted the message following her victory over Gina Carano, which lasted only 17 seconds. The statement marks her first public comments about her fighting career since that match.
Retirement Plans and Family Focus
The 37-year-old fighter made clear that she will not return to competition. “I want to have some more babies,” Rousey said when discussing her retirement plans.
Rousey shut the door on any possibility of future fights. She confirmed that expanding her family is now her priority.
The former champion already has children and has been open about wanting to grow her family. Her retirement statement leaves no room for a potential comeback.
JUST LIKE THAT.
RONDA ROUSEY DEFEATS GINA CARANO VIA ARMBAR IN LESS THAN 20 SECONDS. #RouseyCarano pic.twitter.com/XFZQQlz3NF
— Netflix Sports (@netflixsports) May 17, 2026
Netflix Documentary Reveals Post-Fight Message
A Netflix documentary recently dropped footage showing Rousey’s message to Carano immediately after their brief bout. The streaming platform captured what Rousey described as a “brutally honest” conversation between the two fighters.
The 17-second finish represented one of the quickest victories in professional fighting history. Rousey’s dominant performance demonstrated the skills that made her a champion.
Rousey first gained fame as a UFC fighter, becoming one of the first women to headline major mixed martial arts events. She later transitioned to professional wrestling with WWE before stepping away from combat sports entirely.
Her career in the UFC included multiple championship defenses and helped popularize women’s mixed martial arts. Rousey was known for her judo background and her signature armbar submission technique.
The fighter’s self-proclaimed title as “the best to have ever done it” reflects her impact on women’s combat sports. Her statement has generated discussion among fans and fellow fighters.
Rousey’s wrestling career with WWE also included championship reigns and high-profile matches. She appeared at WrestleMania and other major events before leaving that organization as well.
The documentary footage shows Rousey speaking with Carano after their match ended. Carano, a former MMA fighter herself, had stepped away from competition years earlier.
Rousey has not specified how many more children she hopes to have. She has been married since 2017 and has spoken publicly about motherhood in previous interviews.
The retirement announcement ends speculation about potential return matches or special appearances. Rousey made clear that her fighting days are completely behind her.
Her final 17-second victory adds another quick finish to her record of dominant performances. The win over Carano provided a decisive ending to her competitive fighting career.
