Ronda Rousey Set for MMA Showdown with Shayna Baszler at WWE SummerSlam

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Ronda Rousey Set for MMA Showdown with Shayna Baszler at WWE SummerSlam

Ronda Rousey, the former UFC women’s bantamweight champion, is making her return to the MMA world in a unique “MMA Rules” contest. She will face her former training partner, Shayna Baszler, at the highly anticipated WWE “SummerSlam” event in Detroit on August 5, 2023.

Rousey’s MMA Comeback

Despite leaving the UFC after suffering consecutive knockout losses to Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes, Ronda Rousey’s passion for MMA remains undiminished. The upcoming bout against Shayna Baszler in the MMA Rules format promises to be an exciting spectacle for fight fans. In this special contest, the only way to claim victory is through a knockout or a submission. With both fighters renowned for their grappling and striking abilities, the stakes are high, and the anticipation is soaring.

Baszler’s Turn to Pro Wrestling

Shayna Baszler, once a UFC competitor, took a different path after facing a series of MMA losses. In late 2017, she signed a developmental deal with WWE and has since become a prominent figure in the promotion’s televised roster. Her transition from MMA to pro wrestling adds a unique dynamic to this matchup.
The tension between the former training partners is palpable, as Baszler is determined to prove herself as the better fighter. Turning on her former tag team partner, Baszler made it clear that she intends to shut Ronda Rousey up and show the world who the superior fighter is.

Rousey’s Response

In a fiery retort, Ronda Rousey made it clear that she took her opportunities and excelled in both MMA and WWE, outshining Baszler in the process. The two fighters’ contrasting journeys and their competitive spirits add an intense emotional layer to their impending clash. Despite the upcoming MMA Rules bout, Rousey is expected to take a leave of
absence when her WWE deal expires later in the year. Rumors about a potential UFC comeback have circulated, but Rousey has denied any such plans, keeping fans guessing about her future in the fighting world.