MMA fans are gearing up for an exciting event this April with the announcement of Ronda Rousey's return to the fighting ring. Rousey, a celebrated figure in the mixed martial arts world, made the announcement via a captivating Instagram post. Her return is being hosted by Most Valuable Promotions, a company co-founded by American boxer, actor, and content creator Jake Paul, indicating a high-profile resurgence into the sport.

During her return match, 39-year-old Rousey is set to face another legend of the wrestling world, Gina Carano, who concluded her fighting career in 2009. Rousey claims that this upcoming fight will be the biggest event in the history of women’s combat sports. Rousey made history herself by becoming the first woman to sign a contract with the UFC in 2012, showcasing her competitive spirit through an impressive record of 12 wins and just 2 losses, while Carano has lost only once in her career of eight fights.

Beyond her MMA accomplishments, Rousey has diversified her career by transitioning to professional wrestling with WWE, where she has found significant success in 2018-2019 and again in 2022. Rousey’s return has ignited enthusiasm not only among her fans but also within the broader martial arts community, which is eager to witness a monumental showdown between two of its most iconic figures in the arena.