Rousey's One Night Stand: The Calculated Move Behind Her MMA Return Ronda Rousey's decision to retire from MMA after a single fight is met with skepticism by some, but those familiar with her story understand it was always about more than just fighting.
For Rousey, the MVP MMA 1 event on Saturday night in Los Angeles offers an opportunity to cap her legacy and control her narrative – something she has sought for years.
The UFC had hoped for a rematch with Holly Holm or Kayla Harrison, but Rousey has made it clear that this fight against Gina Carano is her last.