Ronda Rousey needed just 25 seconds to win MMA debut with submission that made her a UFC legend
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Ronda Rousey’s legendary MMA career began with an armbar submission in March 2011.
The former UFC bantamweight champion is widely regarded as one of the greatest fighters ever.
‘Rowdy’ was so good that Joe Rogan publicly backed her to beat 50 percent of men at 135lbs.
Ronda Rousey did it all during her iconic MMA run – but it was one technique that the American’s opponents couldn’t figure out how to stop that allowed her to amass a 12-0 record and break down barriers for women in combat sports.
Watch Ronda Rousey’s MMA debut
After picking up a bronze medal in judo at the 2008 Olympic Games, Rousey transitioned to MMA.
It quickly became apparent that she had a favorite submission as she racked up a 3-0 amateur record.
Three fighters were tapped inside one minute by the armbar Rousey was taught by her mother.
So, it wasn’t a massive shock when the 38-year-old used the lock during her professional MMA debut.
However, the rapid nature of her first pro win did cause a stir. Rousey’s opponent, Ediane Gomes, was expected to provide a tougher test due to her 6-1 record and the fact she pushed UFC legend Amanda Nunes into a second round during her lone loss.
When the fight started, Rousey closed the distance, initiated a clinch, and bundled Gomes to the floor.
Once there, Rousey locked up the armbar and forced the Brazilian to tap out after just 25 seconds.
Will Ronda Rousey ever fight again?
Rousey retired from MMA after Nunes knocked her out in 48 seconds at UFC 207 in December 2016.
That loss followed an equally devastating KO defeat against Holly Holm at UFC 195 in November 2015.
Last year, Rousey explained what prompted her to walk away from MMA at just 29 years old.
The WMMA pioneer had been dealing with serious concussion issues that make a comeback improbable.
Still, fans continue to get excited about a potential Rousey return every time she posts on social media.
Earlier this week, she reunited with an old UFC rival she tapped out in 14 seconds, Cat Zingano.
The unlikely duo trained together in viral footage that shows Rousey trying to get back into the swing of things after recently giving birth to her second child.
Fans will continue to clamour for a comeback, but it’s very unlikely we’ll ever see Rousey inside the Octagon again.
