The UFC announced tonight that WWE star Ronda Rousey will be inducted into the modern wing of the UFC Hall of Fame in July during International Fight Week. The ceremony will take place at the UFC Fan Expo in Las Vegas on July 5th.
Rousey came into the UFC undefeated and made
her debut as the first-ever UFC women's bantamweight champion against
Liz Carmouche at UFC 158 in February of 2013. She defeated Carmouche in
the first round and successfully defended her title five more times,
finishing all of her opponents. She finally lost the belt to Holly Holm
at UFC 193 in November of 2015. She lost her next fight to Amanda Nunes
at UFC 206 in December of 2016, which was her last UFC fight before she
signed with WWE earlier this year.
Rousey is scheduled to face RAW Women's Champion Nia Jax at the Money In The Bank pay-per-view next Sunday.
"This is an immense honor, to not only take part in bringing women to
the forefront of this sport, but now the UFC Hall of Fame," Rousey
said. "May I be the first of many."
You can check out the promo that aired for the announcement during UFC 225 tonight in the video below:
Several WWE Superstars congratulated Rousey on the honor, as seen below:
Congratulations @RondaRousey for your #UFCHallOfFame induction! Beyond happy for you and so proud of all you’ve accomplished for women in sports. You 👏 Deserve👏 It 👏 !!!!!— Nattie (@NatbyNature) June 10, 2018
Congratulations Woman! @RondaRousey #UFCHallOfFame You are a real inspiration and trailblazer 🙏🏻♥️— Charlotte Flair (@MsCharlotteWWE) June 10, 2018
Congrats @RondaRousey for heading into the @ufc Hall of Fame!! 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼— Renee Young (@ReneeYoungWWE) June 10, 2018
Congratulations @RondaRousey on your #UFCHallOfFame induction— Dustin Rhodes (@Goldust) June 10, 2018
Congrats to @RondaRousey on her #UFC Hall Of Fame induction— Drake Maverick (@WWEMaverick) June 10, 2018
Photo: WWE
