Written by Mike Bohn at MMAJunkie.com
Ronda Rousey will make her long-awaited return to the octagon at UFC 207, and although she no longer carries the UFC belt, her resume is still among the most impressive out there from a statistical perspective.
Rousey (12-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) will end a more-than-13-month hiatusfrom competition when she challenges Amanda Nunes (13-4 MMA, 6-1 UFC) for the UFC women’s bantamweight championship in the main event of UFC 207, which takes place Dec. 30 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
It’s been a long time since Rousey has stepped in the cage, but before she took a break “Rowdy” was one of the most decorated fighters on the roster. Still, her stat sheet holds up. Take a look below.
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General statistics
Her six victories in UFC women’s bantamweight competition are tied with Amanda Nunes for most in divisional history.Rousey will compete in her eighth UFC women’s bantamweight bout, tied with Miesha Tate for the most appearances in divisional history.
She is one of seven fighters in UFC history to start their career with six consecutive stoppage victories.
Her three submission victories in UFC women’s bantamweight competition are the most in divisional history.
Her seven armbar finishes in UFC/Strikeforce competition are the most in the combined history of the two organizations.
Her seven armbar wins are tied with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the most in UFC/Strikeforce/PRIDE/WEC combined history.
She has been awarded six fight-night bonuses during her UFC tenure, the most of any fighter in women’s bantamweight history.Her seven first-round finishes in UFC/Strikeforce women’s bantamweight competition are the most in history. The only fighter to come close to Rousey in the category is Nunes, who has four.
She is one of 18 fighters in UFC history with Olympic credentials.
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